Behavioral Health Professional, Clinic Based - Health Center at Enka

Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC

1 day ago

Asheville, North Carolina — HybridFull 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.

Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

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 interventionPsychodiagnostics evaluationsTreatment planningTrauma-informed careInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationCase managementCommunication skillsDecision makingConflict resolutionCritical thinkingMicrosoft OfficeSpanish speakingBLS certification

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Professional, Clinic Based - Health Center at Enka 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. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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.

Remote psychologist positions in Psychiatry have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

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 is a fully remote psychologist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

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

Core responsibilities: The therapist provides evidence-based behavioral health services, including psychotherapy and crisis intervention, to individuals across the lifespan. They also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

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

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