Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinician (Licensed)

About Carolina Outreach

Carolina Outreach, an ncgCARE partner, is one of the largest and most respected providers of community-based behavioral health services in North Carolina. We are committed to delivering exceptional care to children and adults through evidence-based practices, school-based and outpatient therapy, psychiatric evaluations, community support, and substance abuse services. 

Join us and become part of a team dedicated to transforming lives and empowering communities. 

Position Overview 

We are seeking a full-time Licensed Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinician to provide brief, focused crisis counseling to clients aged four and older. This role is essential in meeting the immediate needs of clients and families by delivering targeted interventions that address acute mental health challenges. 

You will assess strengths and immediate needs, determine appropriate brief intervention treatment modalities, and provide services directly to clients and their natural supports. 

Location: Durham, NC

Compensation: starting at $56,445

Key Responsibilities

Crisis Counseling and Interventions

• Deliver individual and family crisis counseling sessions tailored to the needs and diagnoses of each client.
• Implement brief therapeutic interventions, behavioral interventions, psycho-education, and evidence-based practices.
• Provide immediate support to assist clients in stabilizing and managing crises effectively.

Collaboration and Training 

• Work closely with clients, families, natural supports, and collateral agencies to identify and meet immediate needs.
• Offer brief training to parents, guardians, or caregivers to support the development of effective behavior management strategies.
• Actively participate in clinical team planning and service delivery.

Documentation and Compliance 

• Complete all required documentation, including treatment notes, goals, plans, service consent forms, and discharge summaries, in a timely and accurate manner.

Qualifications 

• Education: Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Licensure: Full or provisional mental health license in North Carolina (e.g., LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT).
• Strong commitment to providing evidence-based practices and crisis intervention.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Why Join Us?

Health and Wellness:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.

Financial Security:

• Company-paid basic life insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness, and Short-Term Disability coverage.
• Optional 401(k) retirement plan.

Professional Growth: 

• Free supervision for licensure.
• Continuing Education (CE) opportunities.
• Career advancement within a supportive clinical team.

Work-Life Balance:

• Vacation, holiday, and sick time accrual.

Apply Today

Become part of a team that provides crucial, life-changing care to individuals and families in need. Your work will have a profound and lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Legal Information:

ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. ncgCARE will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at hrteam@ncgcare.com. 

ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of your authorization to work in the United States. 

ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future. 

ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace.

Salary : $56,445