Outpatient Therapist
Listed compensation
$55k-$73k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities, one meaningful connection at a time.
We are seeking a compassionate and caring Outpatient Therapist to provide person-centered therapy to amazing clients living with mental health and/or substance use challenges in our outpatient clinic in Jacksonville, NC.
This isn’t just a job - it’s a calling. Here, you’ll provide life-changing care and hope to individuals in our wonderful community of Jacksonville, where your skills and empathy truly make a difference.
Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!
Your Role in Our Mission
As a Outpatient Therapist on the team, you’ll play a vital role in helping individuals build brighter, healthier futures. You’ll conduct screenings, evaluations, and diagnostic assessments to develop meaningful treatment goals and person-centered plans (PCPs) that reflect each client’s unique voice, needs, and aspirations. You’ll also have the opportunity to design and lead therapy groups, fostering connection and growth.
Why Join Us?
As a part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders of clinical excellence in mental health and substance use services that care about your success.
Enjoy a consistent schedule of Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary: $55,000 - $62,000 Provisional / $60,000 - $73,000 Fully Licensed.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
- Free in-house supervision for licensure!
What We’re Looking For
- Skills: Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic practices and group facilitation, crisis intervention, problem-solving, and decision-making.
- Education: A Master’s degree and mental health licensure are required.
- LCSW (A), LCMHC (A), LCAS (A);
- Dual licensure preferred
- Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy.
- Valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation for work-related travel
Ready to Apply?
Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at eastersealsport.com or send your resume to recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com [recruiter@eastersealsucp.com].
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery.
Our 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will conduct screenings, evaluations, and diagnostic assessments to develop person-centered treatment plans for clients. Additionally, they will design and lead therapy groups to foster connection and growth within the community.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess active mental health licensure such as LCSW, LCMHC, or LCAS. Proficiency with EHR systems and a valid driver's license are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Therapist at Easterseals PORT Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,084 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 42% have no call, 60% 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 ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k 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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