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Position Title: IBHS Lead Psychotherapist
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Employment Status: Full-Time
Benefits:
- Paid Holidays and PTO
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and 401(k)
General Summary
The Integrated Behavioral Health System (IBHS) Lead Psychotherapist is responsible for overseeing the clinical quality, supervision, and delivery of behavioral health services to members of the North Carolina National Guard (NCNG), Reserve Components, and their families. This leadership role includes direct clinical care, supervision of behavioral health staff, and collaboration with military and community agencies to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
- Master’s degree in a behavioral health or social science field
- Minimum of 3 years post-licensure clinical experience, including:
- Individual, couples, and family counseling
- Mental health and behavioral disorders
- Domestic and workplace violence interventions
- Psychopathology and psychosocial assessment
Licensure/Certification
- Current and valid North Carolina independent provider license (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT)
Core Competencies And Requirements
- Strict adherence to HIPAA and Privacy Act regulations; ensure clients understand their rights and the limits of confidentiality
- Maintain professional ethical standards in all clinical and administrative activities
- Ensure clients do not disclose classified information
- Proficient use of the secured IBHS Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system within Microsoft Teams
- Stay current with relevant state and federal regulations and NCNG IBHS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Attend NCNG IBHS continuing education and training programs, including clinical research participation and system updates
- Participate in the 24/7 IBHS Help Line rotation per assigned schedule
- Provide behavioral health consultations and referrals to Military Treatment Facilities (MTF), VA, TRICARE, and civilian providers
Position Responsibilities
Daily Duties
- Manage a clinical caseload of approximately 15–20 clients
- Provide clinical and non-clinical supervision of staff, ensuring best practices in assessment, crisis intervention, and treatment planning
- Oversee and ensure compliance with all documentation requirements in alignment with federal and state law, NCNG SOPs, and governing regulations (e.g., APA, AR 40-66, AFI 41-210, DoDI 6490.08)
- Review treatment plans and referrals to ensure clients are receiving appropriate services
- Conduct regular audits of case files to verify adherence to evidence-based treatment modalities
Bi-Monthly
- Facilitate Psychotherapist Team meetings focused on peer review, clinical discussion, and program updates
Monthly
- Lead Health & Wellness Team meetings
- Perform and submit written chart reviews for each team member
As Needed
- Deliver Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) briefings on behalf of IBHS
- Report program metrics and trends to the G1, COR, and IBHS Director, especially those requiring command visibility or addressing unmet needs
- Develop and maintain a referral network of local, state, and federal agencies and organizations serving Service Members, Veterans, and their families, including those ineligible for military health benefits
- Collaborate with internal and external support systems, including:
- Behavioral Health Officers
- VA systems and community partners
- G1 Staff Sections and J9 programs (SAP, SHARP, R3SP, Yellow Ribbon, Casualty Operations, Survivor Outreach Services)
- National Guard Bureau and Air National Guard Psychological Health programs
Additional Information
- Psychotherapists may be expected to travel up to 25% of the time
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ADC Management Services Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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