Hybrid Behavioral Health Counselor & Integrated Care Lead

Ocracoke Health Center, Inc; Engelhard (NC); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time schedule

Hybrid work arrangement

Rural coastal communities service

Team-based care environment

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

Ocracoke Health Center, Inc. seeks a Behavioral Health Counselor / Integrated Care Program Lead to deliver behavioral health services within a rural, patient-centered health team. This hybrid, part-time role combines remote work with scheduled onsite days at Engelhard and Manteo locations.

The position requires a Master’s degree and North Carolina licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LCMHC). Flexible two to three days per week with a focus on leadership of an expanding integrated behavioral health program.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling, behavioral health, or closely related field.
• Current North Carolina licensure as LCSW, LMFT, or LCMHC.
• Strong communication, clinical assessment, documentation, crisis intervention, and care coordination skills.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is preferred, but not required.
• Spanish-speaking ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based behavioral health interventions in primary care.
• Assess patients referred by primary care providers and develop patient-centered care plans.
• Use screening tools to identify concerns, triage, and measure outcomes.
• Collaborate with providers to support emotional and mental health needs.
• Refer patients to specialty behavioral health, case management, or community resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (Athena).
• Participate in chart reviews, quality improvement initiatives, clinical guideline development, staff education, and Patient-Centered Medical Home collaboration.
• Provide guidance and supervision to the Behavioral Health Case Manager.

Skills

Communication

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Education

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Athena EHR

Job description

Ocracoke Health Center, Inc. seeks a Behavioral Health Counselor / Integrated Care Program Lead to deliver behavioral health services within a rural, patient-centered health team. This hybrid, part-time role combines remote work with scheduled onsite days at Engelhard and Manteo locations.

The position requires a Master’s degree and North Carolina licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LCMHC). Flexible two to three days per week with a focus on leadership of an expanding integrated behavioral health program.