Mental Health Therapist
Job Description
*Summary*
Foundation is a small counseling agency in south Asheville, NC specializing in court ordered treatment. We have been providing high quality long-term individual and group therapy in the same location for over 25 years. We have a good reputation and stable referral sources. We provide structured treatment for offenders. We have a contract with United States Probation for the Western District and strong relationships with several county probation offices. Foundation is a cash-based practice that does not participate in insurance billing. This means we are not burdened by the documentation requirements of Medicaid and other payers.
The Foundation staff is made up of 4 part-time therapists, 1 office manager and 1 owner/clinical director. Our therapy space has been newly updated. One of our therapists is relocating out of state this summer and we are ready to add a part-time therapist to our clinical team.
*Responsibilities*
* Provide mental health counseling to clients in group and individual modalities, utilizing techniques such as CBT, DBT and MI.
* Opportunity to conduct initial comprehensive assessments.
* Conduct standard risk assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
* Maintain basic hand-written therapy notes in paper charts and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
* Collaborate with treatment team and community supervisors to ensure high quality care.
* Engage in continuous professional development and stay updated on best practices in mental health therapy.
*Qualifications*
Candidates must be fully licensed to practice mental healthcare in the state of North Carolina (PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT). Previous experience with non-voluntary clientele is helpful but not required. We offer day time and evening services and can be flexible with work hours. The position would begin with about one day a week consisting of a two-hour group therapy session and several individual counseling sessions. The hours could increase over time if desired. The starting pay is $50/hr for individual therapy, $75/hr for group therapy and $25/hr for admin work and team meetings . If interested in conducting comprehensive assessment the pay will be discussed. We pay for membership in a specific professional organization and we pay for some continuing education.
If you are interested, we would love to talk with you about the opportunity.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $50.00 – $75.00 per hour
Expected hours: 6 – 10 per week
Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
* Professional development assistance
License/Certification:
* North Carolina LCSW, LCMHC or LMFT (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Arden, NC 28704 (Required)
Work Location: In person