Behavioral Health Therapist, School-Based
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 – School-Based committed to clinical excellence and supporting the wellness of patients of all ages. This role provides comprehensive behavioral health services on-site at Asheville City Schools. Our therapists provide treatment planning, crisis intervention, and solution-focused, evidence-based therapeutic interventions. The therapist collaborates closely with school-based team (teachers, counselor, principal), family members, and the broader interdisciplinary team. Behavioral Health Therapists are full-time employees and work year-round. BH Therapists may provide clinic-based services during high demand periods or when school is out of session.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work or clinical mental health counseling.
- Fully licensed with LCSW or dually licensed with LCMHC and LCAS.
- Experience working with children and families.
- Experience completing clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary and integrated care teams.
- 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
- Provide comprehensive behavioral health services on-site at Asheville City Schools.
- Provide treatment planning.
- Provide crisis intervention.
- Provide solution-focused, evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Collaborate closely with school-based team (teachers, counselor, principal), family members, and the broader interdisciplinary team.
- May provide clinic-based services during high demand periods or when school is out of session.
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)
- EPIC EHR platform
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
