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Avance Care
Durham, North Carolina · Hybrid

Behavioral Health Therapist Eating Disorder Specialist - Durham

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$81k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Avance Care – Integrated Behavioral Health Team

Are you looking to practice in a collaborative, supportive environment where patient care comes first? At Avance Care, we believe in delivering high-quality, integrated healthcare that supports the whole person. Join a thriving behavioral health team that values clinical excellence, professional autonomy, and teamwork.

Why Join Avance Care?

  • In addition to a first-rate work environment, we offer:
  • Competitive Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary range: $65,000 – $81,000, based on experience
  • One-time signing bonus potentially available for select locations
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
  • Disability insurance and additional benefits
  • 4–6 weeks of paid time off, plus paid holidays
  • $1,500 CEU reimbursement and license renewal fee coverage
  • Professional Support & Growth
  • Ready-made patient referrals
  • Strong administrative support including IT, scheduling, care coordination, and follow-up services
  • A financially stable, growing organization
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
  • High level of professional autonomy with strong peer support
  • Flexible & Balanced Work Model
  • Hybrid schedule: in-office and telehealth
  • Highly flexible scheduling options
  • True Integrated Care Model

Work Alongside a Multidisciplinary Team Including

  • MDs
  • NPs/PAs
  • Psychiatrists
  • Psychologists
  • Therapists
  • Dietitians

Dedicated Support Staff

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are motivated by both clinical excellence and professional growth, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

  • Active license as a behavioral health professional (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, Psychological Associate, or equivalent)
  • Experience working with a diverse patient population (experience with children is a plus)
  • Experience conducting brief ADHD screenings and coordinating referrals (preferred)

Strong Technological Proficiency, Including

  • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • Telehealth service delivery
  • Digital communication and documentation tools

Additional Information

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Avance Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality behavioral health therapy as part of an integrated care team, focusing on eating disorder treatment. Coordinate patient care with a multidisciplinary team and manage referrals while maintaining clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

ADHD screeningReferral coordinationMultidisciplinary collaboration

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 42% have no call, 60% 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 ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k 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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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  • Hybrid
  • Remote
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About Avance Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Durham, North Carolina
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with up to 4% employer match
Disability insurance and additional benefits
4–6 weeks of paid time off, plus paid holidays
$1,500 CEU reimbursement and license renewal fee coverage
Ready-made patient referrals
Strong administrative support including IT, scheduling, care coordination, and follow-up services
Opportunities for career advancement and professional development