Job detail
School Based Therapist - McDowell County Schools
Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/16/2026
Location
Asheville, North Carolina
Salary
$63,800 - $84,500 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The school based behavioral health therapist provides outpatient mental health treatment, including individual, family, and group therapy, within assigned school settings. They are responsible for conducting clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and participating in crisis support and clinical service teams.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a master’s degree in mental health, counseling, or social work and possess a qualifying licensure such as lcsw, lmhc, or a doctoral level psychology degree. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required, along with proficiency in microsoft office applications.
postgraduate degreeDocumentationMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTreatment planningCritical thinkingConflict resolutionClinical assessmentDecision makingFamily therapyIndividual therapyGroup therapyBehavioral strategiesTrauma screeningThreat assessmentCrisis planning
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Continuing education allowance
- Healthcare coverage
- Pet insurance
- Professional development reimbursement
- Retirement savings match
- Supervision services