Integrated Behavioral Health Therapist- Part-Time

CounselorNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$39K - $42K

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Job Description

INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST- Part-Time

Are you passionate about serving individuals across the lifespan?

Western NC Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered, integrated care with purpose and integrity. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Integrated Behavioral Health Therapist committed to clinical excellence and supporting the wellness of patients of all ages. We are seeking an IBHT that is available to work three (3) full days for 24 to 28 hours weekly.

This role provides comprehensive behavioral health services within an integrated primary care environment, including assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and solution-focused, evidence‑based therapeutic interventions. The therapist collaborates closely with primary care providers (PCPs), behavioral health staff, and the broader interdisciplinary team.

Location: WNCCHS Minnie Jones Health Center

257 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801

  • Key Responsibilities- Includes, but is not limited to the following:
  • 1. Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
  • 2. Therapeutic Interventions
  • 3. Crisis Intervention & Safety Support
  • 4. Care Coordination & Integrated Support
  • 5. Patient & Caregiver Education
  • 6. Documentation & Professional Standards

Qualifications & Preferred Experience

  • Master’s degree in social work or clinical mental health counseling.
  • Fully licensed with LCSW or dually licensed with LCMHC and LCAS.
  • Experience providing behavioral health services in primary care, integrated care, and/or community health settings.
  • Experience functioning as a Behavioral Health Care Manager within the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (CoCM).
  • Experience completing clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering evidence‑based therapeutic interventions.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary and integrated care teams.

Skills

  • Skilled at working in fast‑paced environments and maintaining professionalism under pressure
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and compassionately with patients, families, and a diverse healthcare team.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities with high attention to detail.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Collaborative, team‑focused communication style with the ability to work effectively across clinical and community settings.
  • Working knowledge of medical office operations and familiarity with the role of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) within the community.

Work/Life/Financial Benefits

  • Free telehealth service for you and your household
  • 403b Retirement Savings
  • Up to Two (2) Floating Holidays
  • Up to Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
  • Biweekly accrued PTO based on 24 hrs/wk (total of 93.5hours in 1st year)
  • No weekends, or holiday work required
  • Eligibility for Federal and State programs offering bonus incentives or loan repayment for working at WNCCHS a High Needs Service Area.
  • Federal Loan Forgiveness through HRSA National Health Service Corps
  • Eligibility for NC Loan Repayment Program + the NC High Needs Service Bonus not contingent on loan repayment
  • Continued Medical Education (CME) time and financial support

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, services, programs or activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary range for 24 hours: $39,000 to $42,000

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides comprehensive behavioral health services including assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment planning within an integrated primary care setting. They collaborate closely with primary care providers and interdisciplinary teams to support patient wellness and crisis intervention.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work or clinical mental health counseling and possess a full LCSW or dual LCMHC/LCAS license. Experience in primary care, integrated care, or community health settings is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavioral health assessmentPatient educationClinical documentationMultidisciplinary collaborationTime management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Integrated Behavioral Health Therapist- Part-Time at Western North Carolina Community Health Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,978 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 32% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$41k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $43k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
15%
Loan repayment
15% this job
PSLF eligible
4% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,978 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Asheville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k≈ 11.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,704/mo≈ 52% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.5
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Asheville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Western North Carolina Community Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Asheville, North Carolina
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free telehealth service for you and your household
403b Retirement Savings
Up to Two (2) Floating Holidays
Up to Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
Biweekly accrued PTO based on 24 hrs/wk (total of 93.5 hours in 1st year)
No weekends, or holiday work required
Eligibility for Federal and State programs offering bonus incentives or loan repayment
Continued Medical Education (CME) time and financial support