Behavioral Health Professional, Clinic Based-Health Center at Newbridge

Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC

1 day ago

Asheville, North CarolinaFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC as a Behavioral Health Therapist – Outpatient Psychiatry in United States.

Key Responsibilities

informed, and aligned with evidence

based models. Participate in regular case consultations and interdisciplinary collaboration, including direct consultation with resident and faculty physicians. Serve in a rotating on

case basis. Participate in departmental meetings, supervision, and quality improvement initiatives. Support the mission and values of integrated, team

based care. Maintain licensure, training

Requirements

-, and adherence to ethical standards as set forth by relevant professional boards.

This role description is a general description of the essential job functions.

It is not intended to describe all the duties the Behavioral Health Therapist may perform.

Benefits & Compensation

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC in United States.

Key Skills

PsychotherapyCrisis interventionPsychodiagnostic evaluationsTreatment planningTrauma-informed careInterdisciplinary collaborationCase managementClinical documentationCommunication skillsDecision makingConflict resolutionCritical thinkingMicrosoft OfficeSpanish language

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Professional, Clinic Based-Health Center at Newbridge at Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Psychiatry psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Psychiatry — Psychologist Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Asheville, North Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychotherapy, Crisis intervention, Psychodiagnostic evaluations, Treatment planning, Trauma-informed care, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Case management, Clinical documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Therapist provides evidence-based psychotherapy and crisis intervention to patients across the lifespan in an outpatient setting. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and coordinate care across various systems.

Benefits package: PSLF Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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