Behavioral Health Therapist V

Monarch • Albemarle, NC

15h

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Therapist provides outpatient behavioral health services to people of all ages experiencing psychological difficulties, helping them interact appropriately and develop meaningful relationships in the community. The role includes conducting assessments, assigning diagnoses, providing individual, group, and family therapy, and supporting crisis stabilization and coordination of services. The therapist maintains medical records, coordinates referrals, collaborates with psychiatrists and other professionals, and contributes to the agency’s quality improvement activities. The position also involves community travel and may require Emergency Services coverage during clinical hours and on-call coverage after hours and on weekends as needed.

Requirements

• One of the following qualifications: LCSW, LMFT, LCMHC, or LPA.
• Master’s degree in Human Services.
• Current applicable licensure: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA).
• Counseling or therapy experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Interview individuals and/or families to identify presenting problems, assess mental status and dangerousness, gather psychosocial history, and assign diagnoses using the current DSM manual to guide interventions and goals.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to people of all ages using person-centered philosophies and best practices.
• Assess psychiatric crises and provide crisis intervention in collaboration with psychiatrists.
• Maintain medical records in compliance with state, federal, and agency guidelines.
• Refer individuals and families to appropriate outside agencies and provide relevant information consistent with confidentiality standards.
• Provide crisis assessments, stabilization, and service coordination to de-escalate crisis situations and promote the safest appropriate level of care.
• Provide Emergency Services coverage or backup during clinical hours and on-call coverage after hours and on weekends as needed.
• Maintain required licensure and attend educational trainings or seminars to stay current on best practices.
• Maintain positive working relationships with individuals, families, staff, monitoring and licensing agencies, organizations, funding resources, and other human service agencies.
• Participate in the agency’s continuous quality improvement activities.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures.
• Provide clinical consultation to other Monarch professionals as required or requested.
• Drive and travel to community locations, agencies, and other outreach destinations as assigned.
• Perform other duties as requested by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package.
• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and other customizable benefits and perks.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.
• $3,000 sign-on bonus, paid as $750 after 3 months of continuous employment, $750 after 6 months, and $1,500 after 12 months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior