Behavioral Health Therapist

Western North Carolina Community Health Services • Asheville, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Western NC Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered, integrated care with purpose and integrity. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Behavioral Health Therapist committed to clinical excellence and supporting the wellness of patients of all ages. This role provides comprehensive behavioral health services within an integrated primary care environment, including assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and solution-focused, evidence-based therapeutic interventions. The therapist collaborates closely with primary care providers (PCPs), behavioral health staff, and the broader interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work or clinical mental health counseling.
• Fully licensed with LCSW or dually licensed with LCMHC and LCAS.
• Experience providing behavioral health services in primary care, integrated care, and/or community health settings.
• Experience functioning as a Behavioral Health Care Manager within the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (CoCM).
• Experience completing clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary and integrated care teams.
• Skilled at working in fast-paced environments and maintaining professionalism under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and compassionately with patients, families, and a diverse healthcare team.
• Collaborative, team-focused communication style with the ability to work effectively across clinical and community settings.
• Working knowledge of medical office operations and familiarity with the role of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) within the community.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive behavioral health services within an integrated primary care environment.
• Conducts assessments.
• Develops treatment plans.
• Performs crisis intervention.
• Delivers solution-focused, evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborates closely with primary care providers (PCPs), behavioral health staff, and the broader interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Competitive health plans for employees and dependents including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Telehealth
• Up to Two (2) Floating Holidays
• Up to Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Accrued PTO (total of 156 hours 1st year based on 40 hour week)
• No weekends, or holiday work required
• Free parking
• 403b Retirement Savings with Match
• Paid Licensure renewals
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• HRSA and Public Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness
• Monthly Staff Meetings and Training
• Relias Learning Management System
• Continuing Education (CEU)

What This Job Offers

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