Behavioral Health Therapist - Lincolnton Geriatric Specialty
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Salary range: $65K–$81K
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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 geriatric population 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 integrated behavioral health care within a multidisciplinary team. Conduct patient screenings and coordinate referrals while utilizing telehealth and in-office models.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Geriatrics — Counselor Career Context
Of the 41 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 32% have no call, 76% 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).
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Therapist - Lincolnton Geriatric Specialty at Avance Care a 8.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Counseling — ranked against 13,890 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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