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Warrenton, North Carolina

HCBS Therapist, Licensed

CounselorFull-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: STRATEGIC INTERVENTIONS - WARRENTON - WARRENTON, NC 27589Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: Days

  • Licensed Therapist – ACT Team Strategic Interventions, LLC | North Carolina Strategic Interventions, LLC is seeking a Licensed Therapist to join our Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness in community-based settings across North Carolina. This is a great opportunity for a clinician who is passionate about community mental health, interdisciplinary collaboration, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with serious mental illness. Position Summary The Licensed Therapist is an integral member of the ACT Team and provides individual, family, and group therapy to members in community-based environments (homes, workplaces, and other natural settings). This role is also responsible for completing Comprehensive Clinical Assessments, treatment planning, and submitting managed care authorizations. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, comfort with complex cases, and the ability to respond to crisis situations as needed. Primary

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group counseling to ACT members in community settings Complete Comprehensive Clinical Assessments and ongoing clinical documentation Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to members with serious mental illness Participate in interdisciplinary ACT Team meetings and collaborate with team members Provide crisis intervention and be available for urgent clinical needs Submit service authorizations and maintain compliance with managed care requirements Apply ACT principles, trauma‑informed care, and evidence‑based practices Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation

Qualifications

Education & Licensure (Required): Master’s degree in a human services field Active licensure in North Carolina as one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or LCSW‑A) Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC or LCMHC‑A) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) Experience: Minimum 1 year experience working with adults with serious mental illness 3–5 years of behavioral health experience preferred Knowledge & Skills: Strong understanding of ACT Team model and community-based treatment Knowledge of social work and therapy principles, family and group dynamics Ability to manage complex cases and express ideas clearly and concisely Familiarity with managed care processes and authorization submissions Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team Travel

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required Travel will vary daily and occurs within the community where members live and work Full‑Time

Benefits

Include: 401(k) Paid Time Off Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) About Strategic Interventions, LLC Strategic Interventions, LLC is a leading behavioral health provider in North Carolina, serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness.

We currently operate eight offices across the state, from Asheville to Roanoke Rapids. Learn more about us at: strategicshc.com Equal Employment Opportunity Strategic Interventions is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants.

It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy to members in community-based settings while managing crisis situations. They are also responsible for completing clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and maintaining compliant documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a human services field and possess an active North Carolina license as an LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, or LPA. A minimum of one year of experience working with adults with serious mental illness is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyCase ManagementManaged Care ComplianceMental Health Counseling

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 32% have no call, 62% 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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$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
CME allowance
30%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,084 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Warrenton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$211k
Median resident rent
$716/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About HCBS of North Carolina

Mental Health Care
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Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)