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Easterseals PORT Health
Jacksonville, North Carolina

Outpatient Therapist

CounselorNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55k-$73k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago

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

Treatment planningMental health counselingSubstance use counseling

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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401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
CME allowance
26%
Loan repayment
16% this job
PSLF eligible
16% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,084 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$254k≈ 4.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,417/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.1
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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About Easterseals PORT Health

Government Administration
Raleigh, NC
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan