Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Therapist (3279)

ncg CARE

19 days ago

Durham, North Carolina$54K - $73KFull TimePsychologist

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ Flexible Schedule

25th percentile — most Psychologist in this role earn more. See if you should negotiate.

Your Market Position

vs WeekdayDoc + BLS OES 2024 · NC adjusted

Below Market

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36% below median for Psychologist in NC — negotiate

Accepting this costs you $186k over 3 years

This employer has 52 open roles — high hiring urgency

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Job Description

About the Role

Join ncgCARE as a ACT Therapist – $54K-$73K in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Durham, NC 27707Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Master's DegreeSalary Range: $54,372.00 - $73,494.

Key Responsibilities

and expectations of the position.

Compensation: $54,372 - $73,494 Placement within the range is based on licensure level, education, and experience.

Requirements

related services; activities of daily living services; social, interpersonal relationship, and leisure

based practices. Implement therapeutic interventions, crisis interventions, behavioral interventions, psycho

educational activities, and other best evidence

based practice therapies. Work with clients, families, natural supports, and collateral agencies in reviewing, applying, and achieving goals outlined in the person

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $54K - $73K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join ncgCARE as a ACT Therapist – $54K-$73K.

Key Skills

Mental health therapyCrisis assessmentCrisis interventionService coordinationIndividual counselingPsychotherapySubstance abuse treatmentSymptom assessmentPerson-centered planningClinical documentationBehavioral interventionsPsycho-educational activitiesClinical guidanceCase managementEvidence-based practice

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Therapist (3279) at ncg CARE a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at ncg CARE is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

ncg CARE lists compensation for this psychologist position at $54k to $73k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Flexible scheduling options available
Transparent compensation ($54k–$73k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mental health therapy, Crisis assessment, Crisis intervention, Service coordination, Individual counseling, Psychotherapy, Substance abuse treatment, Symptom assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide community-based, in-home individual and family therapy to clients receiving ACT team services. Conduct crisis assessments, develop person-centered plans, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k Retirement Plan, Generous PTO, Flexible Scheduling, Educational Assistance, Licensure Residency Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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