Mental Health Therapist (REC)

Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits plan including Medical, Dental and Vision

403(b) retirement account with company matching

Continuing education reimbursement ($500 per year)

Paid holidays and PTO accrual

Job summary

Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to deliver outpatient mental health treatment and support services. The role involves assessment, crisis intervention, and individual/group therapy for a diverse patient population.

The ideal candidate will be either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Strong communication skills and experience with Electronic Health Records are preferred. This full-time position is based in Sylva, NC and offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor required.
• 2 years clinical work experience preferred.
• Ability to develop and implement viable treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient mental health treatment/service to patients.
• Conduct assessments and crisis interventions.
• Develop and implement group treatment and rehabilitation services.

Skills

Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

2 years clinical work experience

Ability to perform comprehensive clinical assessments

Experience with Electronic Health Records

Experience in individual and group therapy

Excellent listening and communication skills

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker or equivalent

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Mental Health Therapist (REC)

Full Time Professional Sylva, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1705

Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Mental Health Therapist to be part of our Recovery Education Center (REC) 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:

• 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
• 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

• Needs Accommodations Programs
• Mental Health Resources

What You'll Do:

The Mental Health clinician is responsible for providing outpatient mental health treatment/service to patients in the Recovery Education center settings. This position provides assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to individuals with a broad range of mental health and substance abuse issues and assists in coordinating care for individuals across programs. 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.

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 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

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.

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.