American Addiction Centers·Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Provides outpatient psychotherapy services including psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and crisis management for OBGYN patients. Collaborates with the healthcare team and community agencies to ensure effective service delivery and accurate clinical documentation.
Kings Rutherford - Obstetrics/Gynecology
Status: Part time
Benefits: Eligible:
Hours Per Week: 24
Provides behavioral health services to patients. Completes psychosocial assessment and directs treatment by individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy.
This position will serve as an outpatient psychotherapist for Atrium Health’s Women’s Care division, working M-F within normal business hours, typically 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Option for hybrid/remote work, up to 1.5 days working virtually, dependent on caseload demands and candidate mastery of essential functions
This is a salaried position eligible for benefits, including educational opportunities through InStride and a competitive production incentive for fully licensed psychotherapists.
$28.55 - $46.05
Essential Functions
Provides outpatient psychotherapy services to patients of Shelby Women's OBGYN clinics.
Completes psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, and supports patient access to referrals and community resources when needed.
Manages clients in crisis utilizing Shelby Women's Care OBGYN practice policies appropriate therapeutic skills and assessment techniques.
Writes appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis, age and clinical presentation. Writes appropriate discharge plans based on individual needs of client and follows through with termination process.
Collaborates with appropriate guardians and community agencies to insure effective service delivery.
Provides accurate and consistent documentation of patient care/response in the medical record. Completes accurate and timely billing information.
Designs, plans, implements effective patient education.
Maintains open lines of communication, collaborates with healthcare team for patient outcome.
Physical Requirements Works in patient care areas including hospital units, emergency room, individual offices and conference areas with exposure to potentially combative and hostile patients. Work requires frequent moving from one area to another, answering pages, and coordinating and communicating with other staff persons in various disciplines and agencies.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Master's degree in a relevant human services field such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited school of graduate education required. Full licensure in applicable state required. 2 years clinical experience required.
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Requires a Master's degree in a relevant human services field such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy. Candidates must hold full state licensure and possess at least 2 years of clinical experience.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in North Carolina often look for licensed or credentialed clinicians, and this role requires registration with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification board. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer a bachelor’s degree and want candidates who can work within treatment, documentation, and care coordination expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your credential status before applying.