Behavioral Health Therapist IV
Listed compensation
$55,000
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Pay Range Minimum
$55,000.00
Education We're Looking For
Masters: Human Services (Required)
Certifications We're Looking For
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Associate (LCMHC-A) - State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Associate (LCSW-A) - State Social Work Certification and Licensure Board, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Associate (LMFT-A) - State Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board, Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) - State Psychology Board
Experience We're Looking For
Counseling/Therapy Experience | Not Required
Additional Details
- A Behavioral Health Therapist IV must have one of the below qualifications:
- LCSW-A
- LMFT-A
- LCMHC-A
- LPA
Job Description Summary
The primary responsibility of the Behavioral Health Therapist is to provide outpatient behavioral health services to persons of all ages experiencing psychological difficulties in order to help them interact appropriately and develop meaningful relationships within community.
What You'll Do
- Perform interviews with individuals and/or families to aid in identifying presenting problems, assessing mental status and dangerousness, gathering relevant facts of psychosocial history, and assigning accurate diagnoses (using all five Axes of the current DSM manual) that will help determine the best intervention to help the individual and their family achieve their stated goals.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy to individuals of all ages using person-centered philosophies and best practices in all service delivery.
- Provide expertise in assessing psychiatric crises and crisis intervention while working closely with psychiatrists.
- Maintain necessary medical records in compliance with state, federal, and agency guidelines.
- Assist individuals and families in meeting other psychosocial needs by referring them to appropriate outside agencies (such as doctors, social services, and Christian Ministries) and providing information needed within the guidelines of confidentiality standards.
- Provide crisis assessments, stabilization, and service coordination in order to de-escalate crisis and potential crisis situations in an effort to maintain lowest level of care that promotes safety.
- Provide coverage or back-up for Emergency Services during clinical hours and on-call coverage after hours and on weekends as needed.
- Maintain licensure as required by licensing board and attend educational trainings/seminars to remain up-to-date on current best practices.
- Maintain positive working relationships within the communities served, including with individuals, families, staff, monitoring and licensing agencies, organizations, funding resources, and other human service agencies.
- Be an active participant in the ongoing continuous quality improvement activities of the agency.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures.
- Provide clinical consultation as required or requested by other professionals within Monarch to provide ongoing professional development and to process difficult client situations that may arise.
- Drive and travel to community locations, various agencies, and other outreach destinations as assigned.
Benefits
We offer a competitive and flexible total rewards package designed to support the diverse needs of our team members.
In addition to base compensation, eligible employees have access to a range of customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and more. Specific offerings are tailored to the role, employment type, and location.
We look forward to discussing the details of your personalized compensation and benefits package—and what matters most to you—during the interview process.
Make a Difference in Someone’s Life!
At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.
You Belong at Monarch Healthcare
You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you’ll find at Monarch Healthcare. Here, we care for people, including our team members.
We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch Healthcare will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders.
Monarch Healthcare Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Monarch Healthcare offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve. Monarch Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity.
Monarch Healthcare does not accept paper applications. Any person with a disability who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to apply for a position or otherwise to participate in Monarch Healthcare job search or selection process, should contact HR@MonarchNC.org or call (704) 986-1550.
This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. You will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of Monarch Healthcare.
Department: BH - Licensed-Associate Professional
Key Responsibilities
The therapist provides outpatient behavioral health services to individuals of all ages, including conducting assessments, developing diagnoses, and facilitating individual, group, and family therapy. They also manage psychiatric crises, maintain clinical records, and coordinate care with community agencies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Human Services and possess a valid associate-level license such as LCMHC-A, LCSW-A, LMFT-A, or LPA. The role requires the ability to travel to various community locations and provide on-call coverage as needed.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Therapist IV at MONARCH a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,026 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Counselor Career Context
Monarch ranks #9 of 13 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 38% have no call, 74% 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 ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k 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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