Integrated Behavioral Health Therapist- Part-Time

Western North Carolina Community Health Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free telehealth service

403b Retirement Savings

Floating Holidays

Paid Holidays

PTO accrual

Federal loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is hiring an Integrated Behavioral Health Therapist for a part-time role, three full days per week totaling 24–28 hours. The position provides behavioral health services in an integrated primary care environment, collaborating with PCPs, behavioral health staff, and the broader team.

Qualifications include a Master’s in social work or clinical mental health counseling, full licensure (LCSW or dual LCMHC and LCAS), and experience in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or clinical mental health counseling.
• Fully licensed with LCSW or dual LCMHC and LCAS.
• Experience in primary care/integrated care/community health settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate care within integrated primary care teams.
• Educate patients and caregivers.
• Document clinical activities and maintain standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Multitasking

MS Office proficient

Education

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

Licensed LCSW or dual LCMHC and LCAS

Tools

Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST- Part-Time

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 Integrated Behavioral Health Therapist committed to clinical excellence and supporting the wellness of patients of all ages. We are seeking an IBHT that is available to work three (3) full days for 24 to 28 hours weekly.
This role provides comprehensive behavioral health services within an integrated primary care environment, including assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and solution‑focused, evidence‑based therapeutic interventions. The therapist collaborates closely with primary care providers (PCPs), behavioral health staff, and the broader interdisciplinary team.

Location

WNCCHS Minnie Jones Health Center
257 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801

Key Responsibilities-

1. Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
2. Therapeutic Interventions
3. Crisis Intervention & Safety Support
4. Care Coordination & Integrated Support
5. Patient & Caregiver Education
6. Documentation & Professional Standards

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 providing behavioral health services in primary care, integrated care, and/or community health settings.
• Experience functioning as a Behavioral Health Care Manager within the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (CoCM).
• Experience completing clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering evidence‑based therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary and integrated care teams.

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.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities with high attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook).
• 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.

WORK/LIFE/FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Free telehealth service for you and your household

• 403b Retirement Savings

• Up to Two (2) Floating Holidays

• Up to Eleven (11) Paid Holidays

• Biweekly accrued PTO based on 24 hrs/wk (total of 93.5hours in 1st year)

• No weekends, or holiday work required

• Eligibility for Federal and State programs offering bonus incentives or loan repayment for working at WNCCHS a High Needs Service Area.

• Federal Loan Forgiveness through HRSA ++National Health Service Corps++

• Eligibility for ++NC Loan Repayment Program++ the ++NC High Needs Service Bonus++ not contingent on loan repayment

• Continued Medical Education (CME) time and financial support

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 for 24 hours: $39,000 to $42,000