Behavioral Health Therapist

Ocracoke Health Center, Inc; Engelhard (NC); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time schedule

Hybrid work arrangement

Serve rural coastal communities

Job summary

Ocracoke Health Center, Inc. seeks a Behavioral Health Therapist / Integrated Care Program Lead to provide behavioral health services within a Patient Centered Health Team. The role blends remote work with scheduled onsite days at Engelhard Medical Center and Manteo Community Health Center.

The position is part-time (2–3 days per week) with a hybrid schedule, offering flexibility to align with patient needs and availability in rural coastal communities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited program in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling, behavioral health, or related field.
• Current North Carolina licensure: LCSW, LMFT, or LCMHC.
• Experience in integrated care, primary care, community health, or rural behavioral health is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based behavioral health interventions within a primary care setting.
• Assess patients referred by primary care providers and develop patient-centered care plans.
• Use behavioral health screening tools to identify concerns, support triage, and measure outcomes.
• Collaborate with medical providers and care team to support patients with emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.
• Refer patients to specialty behavioral health, case management, or community resources when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (Athena).
• Participate in chart reviews, quality improvement initiatives, and Patient-Centered Medical Home collaboration.
• Provide guidance and supervision to the Behavioral Health Case Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Education

Master’s degree in social work/psychology/therapy

Job description

Description

Part-Time: 2-3 days per week

Hybrid: scheduled onsite days each month in Engelhard and Manteo

Pay: $32–$36 per hour

Are you a licensed behavioral health professional looking for a flexible opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact in rural communities?

Ocracoke Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist / Integrated Care Program Lead to provide behavioral health services as part of our Patient Centered Health Team. This position offers a combination of remote work and scheduled onsite days at our Engelhard Medical Center and Manteo Community Health Center locations.

The position is hybrid and part-time, approximately two to three days per week. We are flexible in establishing the onsite schedule and will work with the selected candidate based on their availability and patient needs.

What You’ll Do

• Provide evidence-based behavioral health interventions within a primary care setting.
• Assess patients referred by primary care providers and develop patient-centered care plans.
• Use behavioral health screening and assessment tools to identify concerns, support triage, and measure outcomes.
• Collaborate with medical providers and other members of the care team to support patients with emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.
• Refer patients to specialty behavioral health, case management, or community resources when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record - we use Athena
• Participate in chart reviews, quality improvement initiatives, clinical guideline development, staff education, and Patient-Centered Medical Home collaboration.
• Provide guidance and supervision to the Behavioral Health Case Manager.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited program in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling, behavioral health, or a closely related field.
• Current North Carolina licensure as one of the following:
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
• Strong communication, clinical assessment, documentation, crisis intervention, and care coordination skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with patients, providers, team members, and community partners.
• Experience in integrated care, primary care, community health, or rural behavioral health is a plus.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is preferred, but not required.
• Spanish-speaking ability is a plus.

Why Join Our Team?

• Flexible part-time schedule
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Opportunity to serve patients in rural coastal communities
• Collaborative, team-based care environment
• Opportunity to help shape and lead an expanding integrated behavioral health program

Ocracoke Health Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing high-quality, patient-centered care to the communities we serve.