Behavioral Health Therapist

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS); Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Floating holidays

Paid holidays

PTO

Free parking

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) in Asheville, NC is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist to deliver integrated behavioral health services within a primary care setting for patients across the lifespan.

The role involves assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and evidence-based interventions, with collaboration with PCPs and the broader care team. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or clinical mental health counseling.
• Fully licensed with LCSW or licensed with LCMHC and LCAS.
• Experience in primary care/integrated care/community health settings.
• Experience as Behavioral Health Care Manager within CoCM.
• Spanish-English bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive behavioral health services in an integrated primary care setting.
• Perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and crisis interventions.
• Collaborate with PCPs, BH staff, and the interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's degree in social work or clinical mental health counseling

Tools

EPIC EHR platform

Job description

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Are you passionate about serving individuals across the lifespan?

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.

Location

WNCCHS Minnie Jones Health Center

257 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801

Qualifications & Preferred Experience

• Master's degree in social work or clinical mental health counseling.
• Fully licensed with LCSW or dully 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 integral care teams.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred

Skills

• 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.

Work/Life 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

Financial Well-Being Benefits

• 403b Retirement Savings with Match
• Paid Licensure renewals
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• HRSA and Public Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness

Career Growth Benefits

• Monthly Staff Meetings and Training
• Relias Learning Management System
• Continuing Education (CEU)
• EPIC EHR platform

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, services, programs or activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary range: $65,000 to $70,000 based on experience, licensure, and education.