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Fayetteville, North Carolina

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Co-Occurring Disorder Therapist (3610)

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$52K - $71K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Location: Fayetteville, NC 28301
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Master's Degree
  • Salary Range: $52,083.46 - $71,289.00 Salary/year
  • Travel Percentage: Local TravelAbout Us Since 2003, we've been assisting children, families and adults across North Carolina with their behavioral health needs. Carolina Outreach is a group of highly trained behavioral health professionals dedicated to promoting the emotional and physical well-being of our community in a safe and respectful environment. We provide a comprehensive and integrative array of behavioral health services and supports for people of all ages with varying levels of need utilizing an equitable and inclusive approach. We focus on helping our clients tap into and develop their inherent strengths with the goal of supporting the highest quality of life possible for all we serve.

About the Role We are actively seeking a compassionate and skilled Co-Occurring Disorder Therapist to join our team. 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 Co-Occurring Disorder Therapist with Carolina Outreach, you will provide community-based, in-home therapy to individuals with mental health and substance use needs as part of our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team.

Services include individual and family therapy, crisis intervention, substance use treatment, and support with daily living, employment, and community functioning.

This role involves collaboration with clients, families, and support systems to promote symptom stability, recovery, and independence, while also supporting the ACT team through clinical consultation and care coordination. Conduct substance use assessments and implement treatment plans using evidence-based practices.

Provide individual, family, and group therapy, including crisis and behavioral interventions. Collaborate with clients, families, and support systems to achieve goals outlined in the person-centered plan.

Offer clinical guidance on substance use, crisis planning, and transition planning within a multidisciplinary ACT team. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and be available to support the team and clients as needed, including after hours.

This description outlines the general scope and level of work for this role. It is not intended to include every duty or responsibility that may be required of employees in this position.

Compensation This role is compensated on a salaried basis, providing consistent earnings aligned with the responsibilities and expectations of the position

  • Compensation: $52,083.46 to $71,289

Placement within the range is based on licensure level, education, and experience. What You Can Expect Flexible scheduling options Supportive clinical and operational leadership Opportunities to build your preferred clinical focus areas Streamlined onboarding and credentialing support

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy sessions Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation Collaborate with care teams as needed Maintain compliance with all clinical and regulatory standards Participate in supervision (if applicable based on licensure level) Qualifications

Qualifications Education: Master's degree in human service field Licensure: CCS, CCAS or LCAS (or provisionally licensed and receiving the appropriate supervision), required. Other Requirements: Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance, required.

Why Join Us We are focused on creating a model where clinicians are supported, not overloaded. You’ll have the flexibility to shape your schedule, the support to maintain a steady caseload, and the opportunity to grow within a stable, mission-driven organization.

Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from our 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 Legal Notice: We are an equal opportunity employer.

Employment is at-will and contingent upon successful completion of background checks and credential verification. We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provide community-based, in-home therapy and crisis support for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary ACT team to implement treatment plans and support clients' recovery and independence.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in a human service field and specific licensure such as CCS, CCAS, or LCAS. A valid driver's license and current automobile insurance are also mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual TherapyCase ManagementTreatment PlanningPerson-Centered Planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Co-Occurring Disorder Therapist (3610) at ncg CARE 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 7,479 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

ncg CARE ranks #16 of 22 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 20% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$52k–$71kMental Health Therapy median $59k (middle half $55k–$60k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$65k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in North Carolina269 active7,494 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 20% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 15% offer loan repayment470 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,561 in the last 30 days1,376 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
ncg CARE#16 of 22 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
38%
Sign-on bonus
28%
PSLF eligible
16%
Loan repayment
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,479 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About ncg CARE

Hospitals and Health Care
Richmond, VA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling options
Supportive clinical and operational leadership
Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
Two dental plan options
Affordable vision plan
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Generous paid time off
401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs

Living in Fayetteville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k≈ 3.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,362/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.0
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Fayetteville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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