Therapist I or II
Listed compensation
$55k-$75k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.
Position Overview
Therapists provide individual, group, family, and/or couples therapy and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive treatment to the clients and their family.
Schedule: (2) 1.0 FTE, (40hrs/wk), working Monday through Friday approximately 8:00-5:00pm.
On-Call & holiday coverage availability needed.
Compensation Range
- Starting Hourly compensation range for Therapists
- Therapist I (Pre-Independently / Associate Licensed Therapists):
- $55,000-$65,000 Annually
Therapist II (Independently Licensed Therapists)
- $65,000-$75,000 Annually
- Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position.
Location: RTP Inpatient and Residential Treatment Center for Children, Adolescents, and Adults
- 4024 Stirrup Creek Drive, Suite 200, Durham NC 27703
- Click here to learn more about our RTP Treatment Center
How Therapists Empower Recovery
Conducts individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions with the client and their family/ community of support utilizing evidence-based treatments.
Create, implement, and continuously monitor individualized treatment plans, ensuring they align with the client's evolving therapeutic needs and goals.
Provide guidance and coaching during individual client and family meals when clinically indicated, promoting healthy eating behaviors, and addressing disordered eating patterns.
Actively contribute to treatment team discussions by sharing client assessments, family dynamics, and responses to therapeutic interventions.
Perform comprehensive intake evaluations to assess new clients, gathering essential clinical information to inform treatment planning.
Support the therapeutic environment by assisting with milieu management as needed, ensuring a safe and supportive atmosphere for all clients.
Generates discharge plans by making treatment and other recommendations, and coordinating next level of care services.
Work closely with external professionals and community agencies to ensure a seamless transition and continuity of care for client’s post-discharge.
Therapist II (Independently Licensed) will offer clinical supervision to colleagues when appropriate, depending on licensure and expertise.
Education Qualifications
- Therapist I - Current Provisional or Associate licensure required in the state of employment required.
- Therapist II - Current independent licensure in the state of employment required.
- Master’s degree in a behavioral sciences field required.
Professional Qualifications
- Individual, family, or group psychotherapy experience required.
- DBT, CBT, FBT experience preferred.
- Eating Disorders treatment experience preferred
- Computer proficiency required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
What We Offer
Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.
For Full-time Employees, We Offer
- HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
- Vision insurance (EyeMed)
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan available two months after start date
- Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation
Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.
Key Responsibilities
Therapists provide individual, group, family, and couples therapy while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to create and monitor individualized treatment plans. They also conduct intake evaluations, assist with milieu management, and coordinate discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist I or II at Confidential Employer 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 no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
Confidential Employer ranks #6 of 13 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $55k–$75k | Mental Health Therapy median $62k (middle half $56k–$75k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$69k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in North Carolina | 275 active | 7,868 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% remote · 40% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Confidential Employer | #6 of 13 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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