Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
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.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$121k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in North Carolina | 271 active | 7,579 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 34% remote · 44% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North 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 listings | 2,476 in the last 30 days | 1,365 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 |
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