Behavioral Health Therapist V

Monarch; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Professional development support

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Monarch Healthcare seeks a Behavioral Health Therapist to provide outpatient services in a hybrid role across North Carolina. LCSW/LMFT/LCMHC/LPA licensure is required or pursued, with a Masters in Human Services.

The role emphasizes person-centered therapy and crisis intervention within a collaborative team. The position offers a sign-on bonus and a 40-hour work week, Monday–Friday, with occasional travel to community locations.

Qualifications

• Masters in Human Services is required.
• LCSW, LMFT, LCMHC, or LPA licensure required or eligible.
• Certified/licensed professionals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform interviews with individuals and/or families to identify presenting problems and gather psychosocial history.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to clients of all ages.
• Assess psychiatric crises and provide crisis intervention with psychiatrists as needed.
• Maintain medical records per state and agency guidelines.
• Refer clients to appropriate external resources while maintaining confidentiality.

Education

Masters: Human Services (Required)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Licensed Clinical Counselor (LCMHC)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)

Job description

Compensation Information

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

• LCSW
• LMFT
• LCMHC
• LPA

Sign On Bonus: $3,000 ($750 at 3 months; $750 at 6 months; $1,500 at 12 months)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm - Hybrid position

Education

Masters: Human Services (Required)

Certifications

• 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Monarch Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Monarch Healthcare offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve.

Monarch Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity.

Monarch Healthcare does not accept paper applications.

Disability Accommodation

Any person with a disability who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to apply for a position or otherwise to participate in Monarch Healthcare job search or selection process, should contact [e-mail] or call (704) 986‑1550.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. You will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of Monarch Healthcare.

Department

BH - Licensed Professional Since 1958, Monarch Healthcare has focused on helping others and improving lives. Our caring, supportive team of professionals provides services that help people thrive. If you’re looking for a career with purpose, we have a place for you at Monarch Healthcare. We see the possibilities that exist for people living with mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries and we help others see them as well. At Monarch Healthcare, you’ll see the impact of your work every day when a man with a disability achieves his dream of finding a job, when a woman struggling with addiction walks into treatment for the first time or when a child facing a mental health crisis finds comfort and support. You can make a difference. Join us today!

Monarch Healthcare is nationally accredited by The Joint Commission and committed to providing the highest quality care. To learn more about our services and the many ways we provide support, please call [phone] or visit www.MonarchNC.org.