Behavioral Health Therapist V

Monarch - Company; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plans

Professional development support

Job summary

Monarch Healthcare in North Carolina is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist V to deliver outpatient behavioral health services across ages, helping individuals build healthier relationships and coping skills. The role emphasizes evidence-based, person-centered therapy and collaboration with psychiatrists.

The position requires a Master's in Human Services and licensure options including LCSW, LMFT, LCMHC, or LPA, with a Monday–Friday schedule and full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Masters: Human Services (Required)

Responsibilities

• Perform interviews with individuals and/or families to aid in identifying presenting problems, assessing mental status and dangerousness, gathering relevant facts of psychosocial history, and assigning accurate diagnoses (using all five Axes of the current DSM manual) that will help determine the best intervention to help the individual and his or her family achieve stated goals.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to individuals of all ages using person-centered philosophies and best practices in all service delivery.
• Provide expertise in assessing psychiatric crises and crisis intervention while working closely with psychiatrists.
• Maintain necessary medical records in compliance with state, federal, and agency guidelines.
• Assist individuals and families in meeting other psychosocial needs by referring them to appropriate outside agencies (such as doctors, social services, and Christian Ministries) and providing information needed within the guidelines of confidentiality standards.
• Provide crisis assessments, stabilization, and service coordination in order to de-escalate crisis and potential crisis situations in an effort to maintain lowest level of care that promotes safety.
• Provide coverage or back-up for Emergency Services during clinical hours and on-call coverage after hours and on weekends as needed.
• Maintain licensure as required by licensing board and attend educational trainings/seminars to remain up-to-date on current best practices.
• Maintain positive working relationships within the communities served, including with individuals, families, staff, monitoring and licensing agencies, organizations, funding resources, and other human service agencies.
• Be an active participant in the ongoing continuous quality improvement activities of the agency.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures.
• Provide clinical consultation as required or requested by other professionals within Monarch to provide ongoing professional development and to process difficult client situations that may arise.
• Drive and travel to community locations, various agencies, and other outreach destinations as assigned.

Skills

LCSW

LMFT

LCMHC

LPA

Education

Masters: Human Services (Required)

Job description

Compensation Information:

$3,000 Sign On Bonus ($750 at 3 months of continuous employment, $750 at 6 months of continuous employment, $1,500 at 12 months of continuous employment)

A Behavioral Health Therapist V must have one of the below qualifications:

• LCSW
• LMFT
• LCMHC
• LPA

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Schedule :

Monday-Friday (8:00am to 5:00pm)

Education We're Looking for:

Masters: Human Services (Required)

Certifications We're Looking For:

• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) - State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - State Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - State Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board
• Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) - State Psychology Board

Experience We're Looking For:

Counseling/Therapy Experience | Not Required

Job Description Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Behavioral Health Therapist is to provide outpatient behavioral health services to persons of all ages experiencing psychological difficulties in order to help them interact appropriately and develop meaningful relationships within community.

What You'll Do:

• Perform interviews with individuals and/or families to aid in identifying presenting problems, assessing mental status and dangerousness, gathering relevant facts of psychosocial history, and assigning accurate diagnoses (using all five Axes of the current DSM manual) that will help determine the best intervention to help the individual and his or her family achieve stated goals.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to individuals of all ages using person-centered philosophies and best practices in all service delivery.
• Provide expertise in assessing psychiatric crises and crisis intervention while working closely with psychiatrists.
• Maintain necessary medical records in compliance with state, federal, and agency guidelines.
• Assist individuals and families in meeting other psychosocial needs by referring them to appropriate outside agencies (such as doctors, social services, and Christian Ministries) and providing information needed within the guidelines of confidentiality standards.
• Provide crisis assessments, stabilization, and service coordination in order to de-escalate crisis and potential crisis situations in an effort to maintain lowest level of care that promotes safety.
• Provide coverage or back-up for Emergency Services during clinical hours and on-call coverage after hours and on weekends as needed.
• Maintain licensure as required by licensing board and attend educational trainings/seminars to remain up-to-date on current best practices.
• Maintain positive working relationships within the communities served, including with individuals, families, staff, monitoring and licensing agencies, organizations, funding resources, and other human service agencies.
• Be an active participant in the ongoing continuous quality improvement activities of the agency.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures.
• Provide clinical consultation as required or requested by other professionals within Monarch to provide ongoing professional development and to process difficult client situations that may arise.
• Drive and travel to community locations, various agencies, and other outreach destinations as assigned.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive and flexible total rewards package designed to support the diverse needs of our team members. In addition to base compensation, eligible employees have access to a range of customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and more. Specific offerings are tailored to the role, employment type, and location. We look forward to discussing the details of your personalized compensation and benefits package-and what matters most to you-during the interview process.

Make a Difference in Someone's Life!

At Monarch Healthcare, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.

You Belong at Monarch Healthcare

You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you'll find at Monarch Healthcare. Here, we care for people, including our team members. We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch Healthcare will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders.

Monarch Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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