Clinical Therapist - First Episode Psychosis Program (FEP) - Asheville

Mahec • Asheville, NC

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

MAHEC's First Episode Psychosis (FEP) Clinic provides comprehensive, recovery-oriented care for adolescents and young adults experiencing early signs or a first episode of psychosis. Using the evidence-based Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) model, our multidisciplinary team partners with individuals and families to promote recovery, resilience, and long-term success. This position is an integral member of our multidisciplinary FEP team, collaborating with psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, peer support specialists, and family support providers to deliver coordinated, person-centered care. The Behavioral Health Therapist serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team within our outpatient psychiatry clinic. This clinician provides high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services to individuals across the lifespan, addressing a range of mental health and substance use concerns. Services are delivered both in-person and via telehealth. The therapist is responsible for completing comprehensive assessments, delivering psychotherapeutic interventions, collaborating with medical providers, and coordinating care across systems to ensure patient-centered, trauma-informed care.

Requirements

• Master's in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
• Two (2) years relevant experience or comparable combined experience and/or education preferred.
• Current North Carolina License to practice independently including Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Doctoral level Psychologist (PhD or PsyD)
• Current BLS certification required.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speaking skills preferred.
• Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist preferred.
• Full licensure to practice independently preferred and will be prioritized during candidate assessment and selection.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual, family, and group psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults, including crisis intervention as needed.
• Complete psychodiagnostic evaluations and develop person-centered treatment plans aligned with best practices.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress and outcomes, updating treatment plans in collaboration with the care team.
• Provide care that is safe, ethical, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and aligned with evidence-based models.
• Participate in regular case consultations and interdisciplinary collaboration, including direct consultation with resident and faculty physicians.
• Serve in a rotating on-call schedule as assigned.
• Coordinate care with internal providers and external agencies including schools, primary care, hospitals, court systems, and community partners.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Facilitate appropriate referrals to internal and external services, supporting continuity of care.
• May be asked to engage in teaching or mentoring activities with medical residents on a case-by-case basis.
• Participate in departmental meetings, supervision, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the mission and values of integrated, team-based care.
• Maintain licensure, training requirements, and adherence to ethical standards as set forth by relevant professional boards.

Benefits

• Total Rewards (pay + benefits) to honor their service, support their health, manage their financial security, build their career, and thrive.
• MAHEC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Employees who meet federal requirements may be eligible to have remaining student loan balances forgiven after 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time at MAHEC.

What This Job Offers

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