Mental Health Therapist

Blue Ridge Health; Bryson City, Logan (NC, UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Therapist to join their Behavioral Health Team. This role involves providing essential outpatient mental health services, engaging with community resources, and participating in a collaborative team environment. The organization is committed to improving health and inspiring hope in the community, offering a supportive workplace with flexible schedules and numerous benefits. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health care, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values compassion, diversity, and professional growth!

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

403(b) retirement account with matching

Paid holidays

PTO and Personal Day accrual

Continuing education reimbursement

Flexible Work Schedules

Telework Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• 2 years of clinical work experience preferred.
• Ability to develop and implement treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient mental health treatment to patients.
• Participate in team meetings and offer community support.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Excellent communication skills

Bilingual communication

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Overview

Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Mental Health Therapist to be part of our Behavioral Health Team in Swain County.

Service Provider can receive a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.00, depending on the service agreement chosen. Service contracts are for 1, 2, or 3 years.

What We Offer You:

• A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage.
• 403(b) retirement account with company matching.
• Supplemental accident insurance available.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)
• Clinical supervision provided for associate level clinicians (as applicable for LCSWA, LCMHCA, LCASA).
• Continuing education reimbursement ($500 per year).
• In-house trainings provided, CE hours towards licensure requirements.
• Eligibility for student loan repayment for federal and/or state programs.
• Flexible Work Schedules Considered.
• Needs Accommodations Programs.
• Mental Health Resources.
• Telework Opportunities Considered.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

What You'll Do:

The Behavioral Health Therapist is responsible for providing outpatient mental health treatment/service to patients in the clinic setting. The position requires interaction with provider agencies and referral sources, participating in team meetings when appropriate and as requested, and offering education and support to the community.

What We're Looking For:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Required (fully or provisionally licensed or license eligible).
• 2 years clinical work experience preferred.
• LCAS or LCAS-A licensure a plus.
• Ability to perform comprehensive clinical assessments and develop and implement viable treatment plans.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records preferred.
• Experience in individual and group therapy including recovery work.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Bilingual a plus.

About Blue Ridge Health:

At Blue Ridge Health, our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

Blue Ridge Health Services promotes a supportive and inclusive culture, sensitive to the diversity of the individuals we serve and our workforce. Challenging unconscious bias, inviting a culture of individual expression, and ongoing sensitivity to organizational practices are fundamental of staff expectations. This focus contributes to the importance of Blue Ridge Health’s investment to advance as a culturally competent organization.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.