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Carolina Outreach
Jacksonville, North Carolina

Outpatient Therapist (3015)

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$54K - $65K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Jacksonville, NC 28540Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Master's DegreeSalary Range: $54,372.84 - $63,334.44 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Local TravelBring Your Passion We are actively seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Therapist to join our team full-time.

This role is essential to our mission, providing therapy, crisis support, and service coordination for mental health clients in a variety of settings.

As a Licensed Therapist with Carolina Outreach, you will lead assessments, design therapeutic interventions, and collaborate closely with a team to deliver responsive, person-centered care that empowers clients to achieve their mental health and independent living goals.

Build Your Purpose Carolina Outreach, an ncgCARE partner, is a leading provider of community-based behavioral health services in North Carolina. As an ncgCARE partner, we are dedicated to improving lives by delivering evidence-based mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults.

Our comprehensive programs include school-based therapy, outpatient treatment, psychiatric evaluations, community support, and substance use services. Position Overview We are seeking a Full-time Outpatient Therapist to provide individual and family therapy to clients aged three years and older.

In this role, you will collaborate with clients and their families or natural supports to assess strengths and needs, develop treatment plans, and deliver tailored therapy services.

If you are a licensed mental health professional with a passion for evidence-based practices and client-centered care, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation

Associate License: $54,372 - $60,167 Full License: $57,234- $64,958 *Final compensation is determined by factors such as education, licensure level, experience and other qualifications.

Key

Responsibilities

Clinical Assessments: Conduct initial Comprehensive Clinical Assessments to determine diagnoses and treatment needs. Recommend appropriate treatment modalities and evidence-based practices. Therapeutic Interventions: Provide individual and family therapy services directly, or facilitate referrals as necessary.

Collaborate with clients and their families to assess strengths, identify needs, and set treatment goals. Assist families with planning, developing, and implementing treatment and ancillary services.

Documentation and Review: Maintain accurate and timely records, including service notes, treatment plans, and assessment tools. Regularly review and assess treatment progress to ensure goals are being met.

Qualifications

Qualifications Education: Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. Licensure: Must hold a current Full mental health license in North Carolina (e. g., LCSW/A or LCMHC/A). Preferred Skills: Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required. Grow with Us.

Come be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery. As an organization, we have exciting opportunities to be forward-thinking leaders in our field.

We want talented individuals to join us, examine our current operations, and create innovative solutions that will revolutionize and enhance the way we approach our work.

Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from ncgCARE's competitive benefits package to support you and your loved ones, provide work/life balance, and invest in your future. The list below is for informational purposes only.

Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.

Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA) Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental, so you can choose the level of coverage that fits your needs and budget. Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp.

An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse yourself on a pre-tax basis for childcare.

Generous paid time off 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower Financial planning and education services at no cost to you Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability) Educational Assistance (your position, date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility) Licensure Residency Program for Full-time Clinical Staff Advancement and Career Development Opportunities Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re a licensed mental health professional committed to helping clients achieve their goals through evidence-based care, we want to hear from you. Join Carolina Outreach and contribute to transforming lives.

Apply Now to Take the Next Step in Your Behavioral Health Career!

Equal Opportunity Employer

ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. ncgCARE will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at hrteam@ncgcare.com. ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program.

Therefore, any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of your authorization to work in the United States. ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

EEO is the Law EEO Supplement E-Verify Family Medical Leave Pay Transparency ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to determine diagnoses and recommend appropriate evidence-based treatment modalities. They will provide individual and family therapy services, collaborating with clients to assess strengths, set goals, and implement treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in a related field such as Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology, along with a current Full mental health license in North Carolina (e.g., LCSW/A or LCMHC/A). Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not mandatory for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningIndividual TherapyCollaborationSpanish Fluency

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Therapist (3015) at Carolina Outreach a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,026 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Carolina Outreach holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 18 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 36% have no call, 74% 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 ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k 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
45%
CME allowance
20%
PSLF eligible
15%
Loan repayment
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,026 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$254k≈ 4.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,417/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.1
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 · Jacksonville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Carolina Outreach

Mental Health Care
Durham, North Carolina
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Plan Options
Vision Plan
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Generous Paid Time Off
401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs
Financial Planning and Education Services
Voluntary Supplemental Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability)