Child Mental Health Therapist, CCS

Job overview

The Child Mental Health Therapist, CCS role is onsite in Cherokee, NC, with services delivered at the hospital, outpatient office, county offices, and other community locations; compensation is not specified. The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority’s Analenisgi program serves eligible children and families with behavioral health needs. The therapist provides assessment, treatment planning, therapy, crisis support, and care coordination for children and families. The role contributes to access to behavioral health services through evidence-based care, collaboration with treatment teams and community partners, and accurate clinical documentation.

What you'll do

• Provide comprehensive clinical assessments and person-centered treatment planning
• deliver individual, family, and group therapy as appropriate
• share responsibility for staffing the crisis warm line
• coordinate referrals and supportive services
• document care in the electronic health record
• collaborate with treatment teams, families, schools, and community agencies
• provide crisis response as needed
• participate in clinical quality and program improvement activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

child mental health therapist

ccs

child services

behavioral health

individual therapy

family therapy

crisis intervention

cherokee nc

cherokee indian hospital authority

master’s degree

nc clinical license

community-based services

on-call warm line

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Continuing education through in-service training and approved seminars and workshops
• tuition payment for approved training.

Why this role

The role requires a master’s degree in a behavioral health field and an eligible North Carolina clinical license; provisional or associate licensure may be accepted. The therapist shares responsibility for staffing the crisis warm line.

About the employer

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.