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NuLook Home Care Agency
Dunn, North Carolina · Hybrid

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

LPC / LMHCContract

Listed compensation

$55/hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Flexible Caseload & Administrative Support
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC/LCMHC-A) (1099 Independent Contractor)

NuLook Home Care Agency is seeking compassionate, licensed behavioral health professionals to join our growing team as Independent Contractors. This position provides outpatient therapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and families receiving behavioral health services throughout Wake County and surrounding communities.

Therapists will provide evidence-based, person-centered treatment while collaborating with care coordinators, Peer Support Specialists, Community Living & Supports staff, and other providers to promote positive clinical outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for licensed clinicians seeking flexible scheduling while making a meaningful impact within underserved communities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy.
  • Complete comprehensive clinical assessments as appropriate.
  • Develop treatment plans.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Maintain HIPAA compliance.
  • Follow NC Medicaid documentation requirements.
  • Maintain professional licensure and continuing education.
  • Attend required meetings as requested.
  • Maintain professional liability insurance.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

Active North Carolina Professional License

  • LCSW
  • LCMHC
  • LMFT
  • Licensed Psychologist
  • Current NPI
  • Active CAQH profile (preferred)
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Reliable transportation
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Ability to pass criminal background screening
  • Preferred
  • Medicaid experience
  • Alliance Health experience
  • Experience with trauma-informed care
  • Experience with children and families
  • Experience with serious mental illness
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Why Join NuLook?

At NuLook Home Care Agency, we are building an integrated behavioral health program focused on improving access to high-quality, community-based mental health services.

As an independent contractor, you'll enjoy flexible scheduling, administrative support, opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to focus on delivering exceptional clinical care.

Flexible work from home options available.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active North Carolina professional license such as LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, or be a Licensed Psychologist. Additional requirements include an active NPI, professional liability insurance, and the ability to pass a criminal background screening.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningCase managementCrisis intervention

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor at NuLook Home Care Agency a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 44% have no call, 60% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$121k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in North Carolina271 active7,579 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 34% remote · 44% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 16% offer loan repayment476 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,476 in the last 30 days1,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing 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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Work-life snapshot

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  • Hybrid
  • Remote

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Administrative support
Work from home options