Behavioral Health Therapist

Avance Care; Lincolnton (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Avance Care in Lincolnton, NC is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist for a full-time hybrid role. You will provide outpatient psychotherapy, assess mental health needs, and support integrated primary care with an on-site team including physicians and nutritionists.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in a mental health field and NC licensure, with 1+ year post-licensure experience and a commitment to diversity and preventive care in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a mental health field with active NC state licensure.
• 1+ year post-licensure clinical counseling experience.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and preventive care.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinical assessments, psychotherapy, and group therapy to a diverse patient population.
• Conduct routine mental health screenings and brief behavioral assessments.
• Deliver crisis intervention and stabilization for emotional distress or crises.
• Coordinate with onsite medical team to deliver holistic, whole-person care.
• Manage care coordination and warm handoffs with psychiatry and primary care teams.

Skills

Counseling skills

Team collaboration

Telehealth experience

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in mental health

North Carolina licensure

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Behavioral Health TherapistLocation: Lincolnton Internal MedicineJob Type: Full-Time; Hybrid Schedule

About Avance Care:

As one of North Carolina's largest independent primary care networks with over 35 clinics spanning the Raleigh/Durham, Charlotte, and Wilmington regions, Avance Care is on a mission to revolutionize healthcare by delivering exceptional, inclusive, and whole-person care.

We believe this transformation starts with clinicians who feel valued, rewarded, and supported, which is why we actively eliminate burnout through premium benefits, a collaborative teamwork culture, and flexible scheduling that protects your work-life balance. By integrating traditional medicine with on-site behavioral health and nutrition services, we create an affirming, non-judgmental environment where you can move away from treating patients like numbers and focus on building deep, meaningful relationships.

Why Work for Avance Care?

We know that outstanding patient care starts with happy, supported clinicians! We offer premium compensation and structure your day to guarantee a healthy professional and personal balance through:

• True Work-Life Balance: Maximum of 40 hours per week; which includes 36 hrs/wk patient facing and built in 4 hrs/wk for admin time.
• Onsite Collaborative Care: Work alongside an integrated team of onsite labs, primary care providers, and nutritionists.
• Innovative Technology: Work with a robust EMR system and integrated telehealth tools designed to make delivering care seamless.
• Robust Administrative Support: Centralized care coordination, care management, and population health management handle the heavy lifting, so you can focus on patients.
• Premium Benefits: We offer a top-tier compensation package featuring high earning potential through competitive salaries with productivity bonuses, plus comprehensive medical and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, and robust paid time off and holiday benefits.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Clinical Therapy & Assessment:

• Comprehensive Mental Health Services: Provide outpatient clinical assessments, psychotherapy, and evidence-based individual, or group therapy to a highly diverse patient population.
• Targeted Care & Screenings: Conduct routine mental health screenings and perform brief behavioral assessments. Along with referring out for advanced diagnostic testing when clinically warranted.
• Crisis Intervention: Deliver acute, short-term counseling, or behavioral interventions to help stabilize patients experiencing emotional distress, or mental health crises.

Integrated Primary Care Collaboration:

• Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Partner directly with an onsite medical team consisting of primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and registered dietitians to deliver holistic, whole-person care.
• Internal Coordination: Manage care coordination and warm handoffs directly with the psychiatry department and primary care teams to close treatment loops seamlessly.

Modern Workflow & Technology Execution:

• Hybrid Service Delivery: Seamlessly split clinical schedules between in-office face-to-face appointments and advanced telehealth modalities to increase patient access and flexibility.
• Administrative Stewardship: Utilize robust Electronic Health Record (EHR) software to complete clinical charting, manage appointments, and track patient follow-ups efficiently.

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for forward-thinking clinicians who are ready to elevate patient care alongside us. Our ideal candidate brings:

• Education & License: Master’s degree in a mental health field with active North Carolina state licensure under LCSW/LCSW-A, LCMHC/LCMHC-A, or LMFT/LMFT-A, or LPA required.
• Experience: 1 or more years of post-licensure clinical counseling experience, with a strong preference for integrated primary care, family practice, or collaborative healthcare settings.
• Values: A strong alignment with our dedication to diversity, inclusion, and preventive care.

Avance Care provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to religion, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, alienage or citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.