Clinical Therapist - First Episode Psychosis Program (FEP) - Asheville

MAHEC's First Episode Psychosis (FEP) Clinic provides comprehensive, recovery-oriented care for adolescents and young adults experiencing early signs or a first episode of psychosis. Using the evidence-based Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) model, our multidisciplinary team partners with individuals and families to promote recovery, resilience, and long-term success. This position is an integral member of our multidisciplinary FEP team, collaborating with psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, peer support specialists, and family support providers to deliver coordinated, person-centered care.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Behavioral Health Therapist serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team within our outpatient psychiatry clinic. This clinician provides high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services to individuals across the lifespan, addressing a range of mental health and substance use concerns. Services are delivered both in-person and via telehealth. The therapist is responsible for completing comprehensive assessments, delivering psychotherapeutic interventions, collaborating with medical providers, and coordinating care across systems to ensure patient-centered, trauma-informed care.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver individual, family, and group psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults, including crisis intervention as needed.

• Complete psychodiagnostic evaluations and develop person-centered treatment plans aligned with best practices.

• Monitor and evaluate patient progress and outcomes, updating treatment plans in collaboration with the care team.

• Provide care that is safe, ethical, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and aligned with evidence-based models.

• Participate in regular case consultations and interdisciplinary collaboration, including direct consultation with resident and faculty physicians.

• Serve in a rotating on-call schedule as assigned.

• Coordinate care with internal providers and external agencies including schools, primary care, hospitals, court systems, and community partners.

• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

• Facilitate appropriate referrals to internal and external services, supporting continuity of care.

• May be asked to engage in teaching or mentoring activities with medical residents on a case-by-case basis.

• Participate in departmental meetings, supervision, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Support the mission and values of integrated, team-based care.

• Maintain licensure, training requirements, and adherence to ethical standards as set forth by relevant professional boards.