Mental Health Therapist
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Job Description
Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Mental Health Therapist to be part of our Behavioral Health Team in Asheville, NC.
A newly hired Therapist/Behavioral Health Service Provider can receive a sign on bonus of up to $5,000.00, depending on the service agreement chosen. Service contracts are for 1, 2, or 3 years.
What We Offer You
- A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
- Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
- 403(b) retirement account with company matching
- Supplemental accident insurance available
- 9 paid holidays per year
- PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)
- Clinical supervision provided for associate level clinicians (as applicable for LCSWA, LCMHCA, LCASA)
- Continuing education reimbursement ($500 per year)
- In-house trainings provided, CE hours towards licensure requirements
- Eligibility for student loan repayment for federal and/or state programs
- Flexible Work Schedules Considered
- Needs Accommodations Programs
- Mental Health Resources
- Telework Opportunities Considered
What You'll Do
The Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing outpatient mental health treatment/service to patients in the clinic setting. The position requires interaction with provider agencies and referral sources, participating in team meetings when appropriate and as requested, and offering education and support to the community.
Disclaimer
This role requires flexibility to transport clients/patients to organization-sponsored services or resources that address their basic and clinical needs. Drivers transporting clients/patients or driving company vehicles are to be age 21 or greater. For those using their personal vehicles to transport clients/patients, a certificate of insurance is required demonstrating at least the minimum required NC auto liability insurance.
What We're Looking For
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Required (fully or provisionally licensed or license eligible)
- 2 years clinical work experience preferred
- LCAS or LCAS-A licensure a plus
- Ability to perform comprehensive clinical assessments and develop and implement viable treatment plans
- Experience with Electronic Health Records preferred
- Experience in individual and group therapy including recovery work
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Bilingual a plus
About Blue Ridge Health
At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Key Responsibilities
The Mental Health Therapist provides outpatient mental health treatment and services to patients within a clinic setting. They are also responsible for collaborating with referral agencies and providing education and support to the community.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a license as a Clinical Social Worker or Clinical Mental Health Counselor, or be eligible for licensure. Two years of clinical work experience and proficiency with electronic health records are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist at Blue Ridge Community Health Services a 7.9 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 8,058 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 26% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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