Mental Health Therapist

Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.; Bryson City (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive benefits plan

403(b) retirement account with matching

Paid holidays

PTO and Personal Day accrual

Education reimbursement

Mental Health Resources

Job summary

Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Therapist in Bryson City, NC. The role offers the opportunity to provide outpatient mental health services in a supportive clinic environment, working with patients and collaborating with community resources.

The ideal candidate will be a licensed clinical social worker or licensed clinical mental health counselor with 2 years of clinical experience. Benefits include a sign-on bonus, competitive benefits, and opportunities for continuing education.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed clinical social worker or mental health counselor.
• 2 years of clinical work experience preferred.
• Experience in recovery work and therapy groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient mental-health treatment/service.
• Interact with provider agencies and participate in team meetings.
• Offer education and community support.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Individual and group therapy

Electronic Health Records

Excellent communication skills

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Job description

Mental Health Therapist

Full Time Professional Bryson City, NC, US.

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

A newly hired Therapist/Behavioral Health 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:

• 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
• 9 paid holidays per year
• PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 (We value a work‑life balance!)
• Continuing education reimbursement of $500 per year
• In‑house trainings provided, CE hours toward licensure requirements
• Eligibility for student loan repayment for federal and/or state programs
• Needs Accommodations Programs
• Mental Health Resources

Clinical supervision provided for associate‑level clinicians (as applicable for LCSWA, LCMHCA, LCASA).

Disclaimer: This role requires flexibility to transport clients/patients to organization‑sponsored services or resources that address their basic and clinical needs. Drivers transporting clients/patients or driving company vehicles are to be age 21 or greater. For those using their personal vehicles to transport clients/patients, a certificate of insurance is required demonstrating a minimum coverage of $100,000 bodily injury, $300,000 property damage, and $100,000 uninsured motorist protection.

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 (fully or provisionally licensed or license eligible)
• 2 years of 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

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.