Associate Behavioral Health Therapist – Urgent Care

Make a meaningful impact—when it matters most.

Are you passionate about supporting individuals and families during moments of crisis? Do you want to grow your clinical skills while working alongside a collaborative, mission‑driven team? If so, Monarch NC invites you to consider joining our Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) team as an Associate Therapist.

Work Schedule:

• Saturday & Sunday: 8am-4pm

**Anticipated Start Date: 6/29/2026**

Our Purpose

At Monarch, our work is grounded in providing hope, promoting wellness, and empowering people to move forward—especially during life’s most challenging moments. We are proud to deliver high‑quality, trauma‑informed services to individuals of all ages who are navigating mental health and substance use concerns.

About the Role

As an Associate Therapist with our BHUC team, you will play a vital role in assessing and supporting individuals who present with urgent behavioral health and substance use needs. This position offers meaningful hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, supportive environment with opportunities for growth toward full licensure.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to determine appropriate levels of care
• Complete interviews with individuals and families to identify presenting concerns, assess mental status, evaluate safety and risk, and gather relevant psychosocial history
• Develop accurate diagnoses that inform effective, person‑centered interventions
• Support individuals and families in identifying next steps and goals
• Provide referrals and care coordination upon discharge, connecting individuals to community resources such as specialty providers, medical services, and social supports
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with confidentiality and compliance standards

Candidates may reside in either Concord or Charlotte and will support BHUC services in both locations.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a Human Services–related field
• Active North Carolina associate‑level license: LCSWA, LCMHCA, or LMFTA
• At least one year of experience providing crisis response or crisis management services

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of counseling or therapy experience

Why Monarch?

We believe taking great care of our employees allows them to do their best work. Monarch offers a comprehensive and supportive benefits package designed with your professional and personal well‑being in mind.

Our Benefits Include:

• Employee Care Fund to support staff during unexpected hardships
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (full‑time employees)
• Generous Paid Time Off, including 10 paid company holidays
• Eligibility for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Development Program with training and growth opportunities
• Retirement Plan options (full‑time employees)
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• …and more!

Join Our Team

If you’re looking for a role where your clinical skills, compassion, and commitment can truly make a difference—while you continue developing as a licensed professional—we would love to meet you.

Come be part of Monarch’s mission to support individuals with disabilities and behavioral health needs as they pursue their goals, build meaningful lives, and make informed choices about where and how they live, learn, work, and engage in their communities.

We look forward to working with you.