Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP) Therapist to be part of our Behavioral Health Team in Waynesville, NC. 

A newly hired Therapist/Behavioral Health Service Provider can receive a sign on bonus of up to $5,000.00, depending on the service agreement chosen. Service contracts are for 1, 2, or 3 years.

• A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement account with company matching
• Supplemental accident insurance available
• PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)

• Clinical supervision provided for associate level clinicians (as applicable for LCSWA, LCMHCA, LCASA)

• Continuing education reimbursement ($500 per year)

• In-house trainings provided, CE hours towards licensure requirements

• Eligibility for student loan repayment for federal and/or state programs

• Additional compensation available for holiday working hours
• Flexible Work Schedules Considered
• Needs Accommodations Programs
• Mental Health Resources
• Telework Opportunities Considered
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

The SAIOP Therapist is part of a treatment team providing group and individual therapy. They provide comprehensive clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Responsibilities include:

• Facilitate morning and evening groups including groups that occur on holidays
• Provide gender specific information and offerings under the supervision of the SAIOP team leader
• Support the intake process requirements such orientations to SAIOP, person centered planning, and crisis/enhanced planning
• Provide skill building during individual sessions around relapse prevention, recovery planning, managing triggers and cravings, harm reduction, self care, and parenting skills.
• Help to plan and organize group curriculum.
• Support in drug screenings and coordination with other stakeholders in client care

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Required (fully or provisionally licensed or license eligible)
• Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Required (fully or provisionally licensed or license eligible)
• 2 years clinical work experience preferred
• Availability to work extended hours on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with Tuesday and Thursday off
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Bilingual a plus

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

Blue Ridge Health Services promotes a supportive and inclusive culture, sensitive to the diversity of the individuals we serve and our workforce. Challenging unconscious bias, inviting a culture of individual expression, and ongoing sensitivity to organizational practices are fundamental of staff expectations. This focus contributes to the importance of Blue Ridge Health’s investment to advance as a culturally competent organization.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.