Licensed Primary Therapist
Listed compensation
$45-$75/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Transcend ED, a leading behavioral health provider specializing in eating disorder treatment, is seeking a fully licensed, trauma-informed therapist to join our team on a contract basis.
In this role, the clinician will provide individual therapy supporting clients in their recovery journey from eating disorders in our Partial Hospitalization Programs and Residential Treatment Centers in the Matthews-Monroe area outside of Charlotte.
This role is ideal for someone looking to supplement a private practice. The compensation is up to $75 per 50 minute session / 10 mins allotted for the completion of clinical documentation (EMR provided). You must commit to at least 2-3 days each week onsite.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy to clients
- Serve as a Primary Therapist, responsible for treatment planning, documentation, and family communication.
- Coordinate weekly with multidisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Complete all clinical documentation in a timely and compliant manner.
Requirements
Valid LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, or licensed Psy.D. / Ph.D.
- At least 2 years of Trauma-informed therapy experience is required post-licensure.
- Eating disorder experience is a plus.
- Strong communication and case management skills were required.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
- Must be available for weekly participation on the treatment team meetings.
Position Details
- Status: Independent Contractor- 1099
- Schedule: 3 days per week (4 hour shift to work with clients at RTC location) OR 2-3 days per week (8a-4pm at our PHP location
- Compensation: $45-75 per hour, BOE
Treatment Locations for Travel Consideration
- PHP: Matthews, NC 28105
- RISE Kintyre: Monroe, NC 28112
- RISE Windmere: Monroe, NC 28110
Apply at: edtranscend.bamboohr.com
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 42% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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