School-Based Licensed Mental Health Therapist | $6K Annual Incentive Opportunity
Listed compensation
$54k-$62k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: PRIDE - GOLDSBORO - GOLDSBORO, NC
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: $54000.00 - $62000.00Salary
- Job Shift: Days
Therapist, School-Based At Pride in North Carolina, LLC, we are built on honesty, integrity, respect, and kindness. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality therapeutic services to individuals and families in the most caring environment possible.
We offer evidence-based, person-centered care that empowers those we serve to thrive. Join us and become part of a resilient organization that values collaboration, growth, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and adults across North Carolina.
Pride in North Carolina, LLC is seeking a School-Based Therapist to provide mental health services to children within the school setting, including assessments and therapy.
Position Summary
The School-Based Therapist conducts diagnostic assessments, delivers individual therapy, and collaborates with school staff and families to support student success. Key Responsibilities: Assess strengths and needs through screening and evaluation. Formulate diagnoses and develop treatment plans. Provide individual and family therapy in school settings. Complete documentation per Medicaid and insurance requirements. Monitor progress and update crisis plans as needed. Education & Experience:
- Required: Master’s degree in a human services field and licensure (LCSW(A), LCMHC(A), LMFT(A), or equivalent).
- Must be licensed in North Carolina; associate or fully licensed clinicians accepted. This job description may be combined with another job description if there is not an adequate case load to sustain a full-time position. A minimum of a Master’s Degree in a human service field and provisional or full licensure by the state of North Carolina is required. Therapists must meet the licensure and/or experience requirements as specified in the service description based on the person-served’s needs. Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance
HRSA approved site offering student loan repayment program for fully-licensed clinicians
Pride in North Carolina, LLC is part of SUN Behavioral Health, a national behavioral healthcare company committed to delivering exceptional treatment aligned with our mission of solving unmet needs in the communities we serve.
Our values—chosen by our employees—reflect what matters most: safety, teamwork, integrity, and compassion. Equal Employment Opportunity Pride in North Carolina, LLC 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 therapist conducts diagnostic assessments and provides individual and family therapy within a school setting. They are also responsible for developing treatment plans and collaborating with school staff to support student success.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a human services field and possess a valid North Carolina license (LCSW(A), LCMHC(A), or LMFT(A)). The role requires the ability to perform clinical assessments and maintain documentation in compliance with Medicaid and insurance standards.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
School Counseling — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 32% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $54k–$62k | Counselor median $60k (middle half $55k–$75k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$62k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counselor listings in North Carolina | 483 active | 13,425 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 32% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | North Carolina Counselor listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 16% offer loan repayment483 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Counselor pay trend | −2.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top Counselor Jobs
34 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
34 jobs · 25 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
27 jobs · 25 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist - LICSW - LPCC - LMFT
LifeStance Health · Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Licensed Clinical Therapist (LSCSW, LCPC, LCMFT) Sign-on Bonus $5,000
LifeStance Health · Lawrence, Kansas
Mental Health Therapist Torrance
$94k-$103kMilitary and Family Life Adult Counselor
$60k-$100k