LICENSED THERAPIST
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Job Description
Are you a caring and compassionate professional that loves to help others? Join our team of highly qualified therapists to help treat depression, anxiety, grief, substance abuse, marital issues, problem behaviors, and other mental health issues.
Stillwaters, a HeartWorks program, is seeking a Fully Licensed or Provisionally Licensed Therapist (LCSW(A), LCAS(A), LCMHC(A) or LMFT(A), to provide outpatient therapy services in an office and/or school setting. As a member of the StillWaters team, you will work with children, families, school staff, parents, couples, program staff, and other service providers to help us address the mental and physical health needs of the youth and families in Pamlico county and surrounding areas.
Since 2002, StillWaters has provided Pamlico County and surrounding area residents with quality psychotherapy services. We have a professional, relaxed atmosphere built on solid teamwork.
As a recipient of a grant from Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, we have the ability to provide psychotherapy services to children from ages 6-17 at low or no cost. Stillwaters is a division of HeartWorks a 501©(3) nonprofit service agency located in Bayboro, NC.
Our mission is to address the underserved mental and physical health needs of youth and their families. Education and positive mental health are the cornerstones of our efforts. Nurturing is our method.
Apply today and help us to help others.
Responsibilities and Duties
Provide evidence-based psychotherapy services to clients in office-based and/or school-based settings.
Develop, implement, and maintain effective treatment plans that include accurate diagnoses, measurable goals, and appropriate clinical interventions.
Complete timely and comprehensive clinical documentation, including SOAP notes, within 24 hours of service delivery.
Conduct written intakes, assessments, and ongoing clinical evaluations.
Identify necessary referrals and appropriate community resources to support clients’ clinical, educational, and psychosocial needs.
Complete required clinical staffing forms and participate in monthly staffing meetings with the Program Director.
Document all therapy sessions, referral activities, and client encounters in the electronic health record (EHR) within required timeframes.
Manage an assigned caseload effectively and schedule appointments as needed.
Maintain monthly contact with parents or guardians to provide updates on client progress and address ongoing needs.
Be willing to provide therapeutic services to school-based clients between the ages of 6 and 17. Our office provides administrative support, generous office space, and therapeutic materials.
Therapist Requirements
NC Licensure or Associate Licensure - LCSW(A), LCMHC(A), LMFT(A)
Hold current malpractice policy of at least $1million per claim and $3 million per aggregate
Ability to be credentialed with CAQH, Medicaid, Trillium, BC/BS, and other insurances
Pass Criminal/Background Check
Pay: Negotiable based on clinical experience.
Job Types: Full-time/Part-time/Contract/1099 employee
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
- Professional development assistance
Shift Availability
Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute
- Bayboro, NC 28515 (Required)
- Work Location: In person
Key Responsibilities
Provide evidence-based psychotherapy services to children and families in office and school settings. Develop treatment plans, maintain clinical documentation, and manage an assigned caseload effectively.
Requirements
Must hold NC licensure or associate licensure (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT) and maintain a current malpractice policy. A criminal background check and ability to be credentialed with major insurance providers are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LICENSED THERAPIST at HEARTWORKS CHILDRENS MEDICAL HOME M a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,026 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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