BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST- School-Based

North Carolina Community Health Center Association; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) seeks a compassionate Behavioral Health Therapist for school-based work in Asheville. The role involves delivering comprehensive behavioral health services on-site, including treatment planning, crisis intervention, and evidence-based interventions, in collaboration with teachers, counselors, and families.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in social work or clinical mental health counseling and be Fully licensed (LCSW or dual

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health services on-site at Asheville City Schools.
• Develop treatment plans, crisis intervention, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate closely with school-based team (teachers, counselor, principal), family members, and broader interdisciplinary team.
• May provide clinic-based services during high demand periods or when school is out of session.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Clinical assessments & treatment plans

Collaboration within multidisciplinary

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

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

Job description

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST- School-Based

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS)

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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.

Qualifications & Preferred Experience

• 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.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred

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