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Youth Haven Services - Therapist, Licensed - Day Treatment

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: YOUTH HAVEN - STOKES COUNTY DAY TX (MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL) - KING, NC 27021Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DaysFull-Time Day Treatment Therapist Youth Haven Services – Lawsonville, NC (Day Treatment Program) At Youth Haven Services, our mission is to support the healing and growth of children, adolescents, and families through empowerment and hope.

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and licensed therapist to join our Day Treatment Program in Lawsonville, NC.

This full-time position offers the opportunity to provide clinical services to children and adolescents in a school-based Day Treatment setting while also supporting School-Based Therapy services for Stokes County clients as needed.

Position Summary The Day Treatment Therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy services for students enrolled in the Day Treatment program at our Lawsonville, NC site.

This role works collaboratively with school personnel, treatment team members, families, and community partners to promote positive behavioral health outcomes. In addition, the therapist will provide School-Based Therapy services for Stokes County clients as needed.

Key

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family therapy (when appropriate and approved) for Day Treatment clients. Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and reassessments. Provide School-Based Therapy services for Stokes County clients as assigned.

Collaborate with Day Treatment staff, school personnel, families, DSS, MCOs, and community providers to coordinate care. Attend Child and Family Team meetings and other treatment planning meetings as needed. Assist with treatment planning, placement coordination, and outside referrals.

Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, including therapy notes, assessments, treatment plans, and clinical supervision documentation within the electronic health record (EHR). Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support when necessary.

Maintain compliance with agency, state, and Medicaid documentation requirements. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required Master's degree in a Human Services or related field. Mental health licensure (full or provisional: LCSW, LCSWA, LPC, or LCMHC). Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Proficiency with electronic health records and standard computer applications. Preferred Two or more years of clinical experience working with children and adolescents experiencing mental or behavioral health challenges. Experience providing school-based or Day Treatment services. Knowledge of community resources and service systems.

Why Join Youth Haven Services? Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. Serve youth in both a Day Treatment and School-Based Therapy setting. Join a supportive, mission-driven clinical team. Full-time position with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.

Meaningful work that positively impacts children, families, and schools throughout Stokes County. If you are passionate about helping children and adolescents build resilience, overcome challenges, and achieve lasting success, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Youth Haven Services team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Youth Haven Services, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act Applicants and employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on an individual basis in accordance with applicable law. #IND123 Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy services within a school-based Day Treatment program. They also collaborate with treatment teams and community partners to coordinate care and ensure positive behavioral health outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a Human Services field and possess a valid mental health license such as LCSW, LCSWA, LPC, or LCMHC. Experience working with children and adolescents in a clinical or school-based setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyGroup therapyClinical assessmentCase management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Youth Haven Services - Therapist, Licensed - Day Treatment at HCBS OF NORTH CAROLINA a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,029 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, 40% are remote, 30% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

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Living in King

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$272k
Typical market rent
$1,295/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.0
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Winston-Salem, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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