Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician (Trauma-Informed)

UNC Health Careers; Brevard (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Pardee is seeking an Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician to provide evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals and families across the lifespan. You will join a supportive team dedicated to trauma-informed, patient-centered care and clinical excellence in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention when needed, and coordination with community partners.

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.
• 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 (if applicable), case consultation, and departmental meetings.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, maintaining licensure and required continuing education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Evidence-based therapies

BLS certification

Education

Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, MFT or related field

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

UNC Health Pardee is seeking an Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician to provide evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals and families across the lifespan. You will join a supportive team dedicated to trauma-informed, patient-centered care and clinical excellence in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention when needed, and coordination with community partners.