Therapists

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Across the Life Span, PLLC (ATLS) is a multi-location integrated behavioral health, primary care, and opioid addiction treatment organization serving individuals and families across the lifespan. The Licensed Therapist provides outpatient therapy (OPT), completes Comprehensive Clinical Assessments (CCA), and delivers Community Support Team (CST) services to ATLS clients. This is a hybrid role: services are delivered from the office, by telehealth where appropriate, and in the community, including travel to assisted living facilities, group homes, and other client settings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Outpatient Therapy (OPT)

• Provide individual psychotherapy to clients across the lifespan using evidence-based practices.

• Develop and maintain person-centered treatment plans with measurable goals, and review them at required intervals.

• Monitor client progress, safety, and risk; provide crisis intervention and coordinate higher levels of care when needed.

Comprehensive Clinical Assessment (CCA)

• Conduct and complete CCAs and updates within NC Medicaid and Alliance Health timelines, including diagnosis, medical necessity, and service recommendations.

• Gather and integrate collateral information from clients, families, providers, and facility staff.

Community Support Team (CST)

• Deliver CST services in the community, including skill-building, symptom management support, crisis planning, and linkage to community resources.

• Collaborate with assisted living facility and group home staff, guardians, and other treatment providers to support client stability and goals.

• Participate in weekly Monday team meetings and the monthly meeting

• Documentation, Compliance, and Team Responsibilities

• Complete accurate, timely service notes that support the services billed, in accordance with NC Medicaid rules, Alliance Health requirements, and ATLS policy.

• Maintain valid service authorizations, PCP orders, and required signatures; promptly address documentation deficiencies identified in QA/QI review.

• Maintain client confidentiality under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and follow all ATLS policies and procedures.

• Coordinate care with ATLS primary care, psychiatric, and opioid treatment staff as clinically appropriate.

• Complete required training and maintain current licensure, certifications, and credentialing.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree (or higher) in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or a related behavioral health field.

• Active, unrestricted North Carolina license (e.g., LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LCAS) or equivalent status that meets NC Medicaid requirements for the services above. [Confirm licensure/associate status]

• Ability to meet Qualified Professional (QP) requirements and be credentialed with NC Medicaid and Alliance Health.

• Experience delivering outpatient therapy, clinical assessments, and community-based services; experience with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders preferred.

• Strong clinical documentation, time management, and communication skills.

• Valid NC driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.

• Satisfactory criminal background check, healthcare registry checks, and reference verification.

WORK SCHEDULE AND ENVIRONMENT

• Full-time (approximately 40 hours per week); regular business hours with some flexibility for client needs. 

• Hybrid: a combination of in-office days, telehealth/remote work, and in-person community visits. In Office 2-3 days per week.

• Travel is required to assisted living facilities, group homes, client residences, and other community settings.

• Work includes sitting, driving, walking, and navigating a variety of community environments. Reasonable accommodations are available as required by law.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work and is not an exhaustive list of duties. ATLS may adjust duties as business and client needs change. Employment with ATLS is at-will.