Outpatient Mental Health Therapist (Associate Level Welcome)
Compensation
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Job Description
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
Who We Are
NC Therapy & Mental Health Counseling is a mission-driven practice committed to providing compassionate, high-quality mental health care across North Carolina. We foster a supportive and collaborative workplace where clinicians feel valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow professionally.
Our team values mentorship, teamwork, cultural sensitivity, and clinical excellence. We are passionate about helping clinicians build sustainable careers while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking compassionate and motivated graduate-level and associate-level therapists to join our growing outpatient team. This position is ideal for recent graduates, early-career clinicians, and associate-level therapists seeking strong supervision, mentorship, and support in building a successful caseload.
We are looking for clinicians who are collaborative, eager to learn, culturally responsive, and passionate about providing quality mental health care to children, teens, adults, couples, and families.
What We Offer
- Clinical supervision for associate-level licensure
- Supportive mentorship and ongoing clinical consultation
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Administrative support for scheduling, billing, credentialing, and client coordination
- Referral network and marketing support to help build your caseload
- Comfortable, fully furnished office space
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Opportunities for leadership growth and career advancement
- AI-assisted support for clinical documentation and note-taking
- Team appreciation events and wellness initiatives
- Free gym membership
Key Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient therapy using evidence-based interventions
- Conduct intake assessments, treatment planning, and clinical documentation
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
- Maintain agreed-upon caseload and productivity expectations
- Collaborate with a supportive multidisciplinary team
- Participate in supervision, team meetings, and continuing education opportunities
- Build therapeutic relationships and support positive client outcomes
- Provide compassionate, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related mental health field
- Active or associate-level licensure in North Carolina (e. g., LCMHCA, LCSWA, MFTA)
- Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
- Strong desire to learn, grow, and develop clinically within a supportive outpatient environment
- Experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families is a plus
- Training in CBT, DBT, EMDR, trauma-informed care, or Play Therapy is a plus
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience using SimplePractice or similar EHR systems is a plus
- Commitment to culturally competent and trauma-informed care
Additional Information
- On-site position based at our Raleigh – Brier Creek office
- Clinicians will report to the Associate Clinical Director for supervision and support
- Fee-for-service position
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available
- Professional development and clinical growth are strongly encouraged
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Clinical supervision for associate-level licensure
- Referral and marketing support
- Supportive mentorship environment
- Free gym membership
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $62k (middle half $56k–$71k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in North Carolina | 273 active | 7,823 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 38% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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