Support When It Matters Most Behavioral Health Therapist. Up to $3K Sign-on Bonus
Company: Monarch
Location: Lumberton
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
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 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. 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
will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe
in promoting from within and developing future leaders. Job
Highlights: Starting Pay: Associate from $55,000/yr Fully Licesned
from $65,000/yr SIGN ON BONUS: Associate: $1,500 ($375 at 3 months
of employment; $375 at 6 months of employment; and $750 at 12
months of employment) Fully Licensed: $3,000 ($750 at 3 months of
employment; $750 at 6 months of employment; and $1,500 at 12 months
of employment) A Behavioral Health Therapist must have one of the
below qualifications: LCSW/ LCSWA LMFT/ LMFTA LCMHC/ LCMHCA LPA/ LP
This Opportunity: 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 his or her family achieve 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. M0NC
Education We're Looking For: Masters: Human Services (Required)
Certifications We're Looking For: Licensed Clinical Mental Health
Counselor (LCMHC) - State Board of Licensed Professional
Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - State Social
Work Certification and Licensure Board, Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist (LMFT) - State Marriage and Family Therapy
Licensure Board, Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) - State
Psychology Board Experience We're Looking For: Counseling/Therapy
Experience | Not Required Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:00am-5:00pm)
Target Weekly Hours: 40 Monarch is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Monarch offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support
and the communities we serve. Monarch is an equal opportunity
employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating
all forms of diversity. Monarch 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 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.
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