Pays $50k-$60k — $30k below the Counselor market median of ~$90k (391 jobs)
Qualified Professional (QP) / Mental Health Counselor
About the Role
Community-based therapy for youth and families. Flexible schedule, hybrid. Hillsborough, NC.
Join Amethyst Consulting & Treatment Solutions, PLLC as a Qualified Mental Health Professional – Community-Based, Flexible Schedule in Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States. Qualified Mental Health Professional Amethyst Consulting & Treatment Solutions is dedicated to helping young people and families thrive through compassionate, community-centered care. We’re looking for a Qualified Mental Health Therapist to join our team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Birthday
- Paid Approved Trainings
- Ongoing Development
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers hybrid flexibility. Work with Amethyst Consulting & Treatment Solutions, PLLC in Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Qualified Mental Health Professional will provide therapy and crisis intervention to clients in their homes, the community, or via telehealth. They will also collaborate with stakeholders and community partners to link families to vital resources and support program transitions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field. At least one year of post-graduate counseling experience is required, along with reliable transportation for community-based services.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 18% have no call, 48% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Qualified Professional (QP) / Mental Health Counselor at Amethyst Consulting & Treatment Solutions a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Psychology healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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