Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician

UNC Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Pardee is dedicated to building healthier communities by delivering compassionate behavioral health care. The Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician role involves evidence-based therapy for individuals and families across the lifespan within a supportive team focused on collaboration, trauma-informed care, and clinical excellence.

The position emphasizes delivering integrated care, conducting assessments, and maintaining compliant documentation while pursuing ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field.
• Active North Carolina license as LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT, LCAS, or LP.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Demonstrated training and experience in evidence-based psychotherapies.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to ethical practice, cultural humility, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and/or adults, including crisis intervention as needed.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop person-centered treatment plans aligned with best practices.
• Monitor patient progress and update treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Deliver care that is safe, ethical, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and aligned with evidence-based models.
• Coordinate care and referrals with community agencies, schools, and other behavioral health providers to support continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with organizational, regulatory, and payer standards.
• Participate in supervision, case consultation, and departmental meetings.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, maintaining licensure and required continuing education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ethical practice

Cultural humility

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related behavioral health field

North Carolina clinical license (LCMHC/LCSW/LMFT/LCAS/LP)

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

At UNC Health Pardee, we are committed to building healthier communities by providing compassionate, patient-centered behavioral health care. The Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician plays a vital role in this mission, offering evidence-based therapy and support to individuals and families across the lifespan. Clinicians in this role have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping patients navigate challenges, build resilience, and achieve lasting change. You will join a supportive team of behavioral health professionals who value collaboration, clinical excellence, and trauma-informed care. This position offers the chance to do more than therapy - it’s an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization where your skills, compassion, and commitment to quality care are truly valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and/or adults, including crisis intervention as needed.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop person-centered treatment plans aligned with best practices.
• Monitor patient progress and update treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Deliver care that is safe, ethical, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and aligned with evidence-based models.
• Coordinate care and referrals with community agencies, schools, and other behavioral health providers to support continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with organizational, regulatory, and payer standards.
• Participate in supervision (if applicable), case consultation, and departmental meetings.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, maintaining licensure and required continuing education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Information

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
• Active North Carolina license as LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT, LCAS, and/or LP (full license required; provisionally licensed applicants may be considered based on program needs).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Demonstrated training and experience in evidence-based psychotherapies.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to ethical practice, cultural humility, and patient-centered care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of outpatient behavioral health experience.
• Experience providing therapy to diverse populations.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and documentation standards.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
• Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
• Organization Unit: PBMD Behavioral Health
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Day Job
• Location of Job: DR PARK
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
• Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.