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.   KEY COMPETENCIES:  Communication Skills  Effectively and respectably communicate with other individuals, whether it be a colleague, patient, or patient’s family member and appropri...