Behavioral Health Therapist, School-Based

Western North Carolina Community Health Services; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Free parking

403b with match

Life insurance

Student loan forgiveness

CEU opportunities

EPIC EHR

PTO 156 hours

Paid holidays 11

Floating holidays 2

Job summary

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is hiring a Behavioral Health Therapist – School-Based to deliver on-site behavioral health services at Asheville City Schools. The role includes treatment planning, crisis intervention, and evidence-based interventions within a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in social work or clinical mental health counseling, is fully licensed (LCSW or LCMS/LCAS), and has experience with children and families, including

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment planning, crisis intervention, and solution-focused, evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate closely with school-based team (teachers, counselor, principal), family members, and the broader interdisciplinary team.
• Deliver comprehensive behavioral health services on-site at Asheville City Schools.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Clinical assessment

Education

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

Job description

Position:Behavioral Health Therapist, School-Based

Location: School Based Location

Asheville City Schools

Job Id:879

# of Openings:1

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST- School-Based

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 – 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

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.
• 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)
• Free parking
• 403b Retirement Savings with Match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• HRSA and Public Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness
• Monthly Staff Meetings and Training
• 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.

Western North Carolina Community Health Services