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Job Summary

Are you a seasoned mental health professional with a passion for crisis intervention and compassionate care? Novant Health is seeking a dedicated and experienced Therapist III to join our Behavioral Health team, supporting patients in their most vulnerable moments.

At our outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic, you will work with individuals in need of general on going couseling and mental health crises, providing immediate clinical assessments, therapeutic interventions, and stabilization planning. This role is essential to helping patients regain safety, hope, and direction—when they need it most.

+ Schedule: Full Time, Days 8:00am - 5:00pm

+ Department: Novant Health Central Traid Medical Park

+ Location: Kernersville, NC

Key Responsibilities:

+ Provide immediate counseling to individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, depression or pyschotic episodes

+ Conduct crisis assessments and develop intervention plans

+ Provide individual, family, and group therapy as appropriate

+ Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and care coordinators

+ Ensure safety planning, appropriate referrals, and follow-up care

+ Maintain thorough documentation and contribute to clinical quality initiatives

Why Join Novant Health Behavioral Health?

+ Be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on healing and resilience

+ Work in a clinic that values trauma-informed care and patient dignity

+ Enjoy professional development, strong leadership, and growth opportunities

+ Prioritize wellness—for patients and providers

+ Competitive compensation and full benefits

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

+ Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.

+ The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.

+ All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

Qualifications

+ Education: Graduate Degree, required. Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field; required.

+ Experience: Minimum of three years experience, required.

+ Licensure/Certification:

+ Licensed Clinical Mental Health Clinician, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor or Clinic Phd/PsyD level Psychologist; required.

+ For the Substance Use Therapist role, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist or Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate with above required license, preferred.

+ NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions within 3 months of hire. Team members in strictly remote positions are exempt. Team members working strictly in behavioral health outpatient clinics are exempt from state approved curricula but are required to take NEC0170 De-escalation Techniques and Effective Communication Strategies within 3 months of hire. Required.

+ Additional Skills Required: Good working knowledge of computers. Ability to care for Behavioral Health Age Specific populations.

Job Opening ID

96076