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Healthstar
North Carolina · Hybrid

Licensed Therapist (LCSW) II

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$43/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Training & development

About Healthstar

Healthstar is a growing outpatient mental and behavioral health agency committed to improving access to high-quality, culturally responsive care for individuals, families, and underserved communities across North Carolina. Our team provides therapy, psychiatric services, and community-based support with a strong focus on recovery, resilience, and whole-person care.

Position Summary

Healthstar is seeking a compassionate and motivated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) to join our clinical team. This role provides outpatient therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults with mental health and behavioral health needs.

The ideal candidate is passionate about community impact, enjoys working in a collaborative environment, and values flexibility and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations

Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based practices

Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans

Monitor client progress and adjust treatment interventions as needed

Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EHR in compliance with Medicaid, state, and accreditation standards

Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, care coordinators, and community partners

Participate in case consultations, team meetings, and clinical supervision as needed

Provide crisis intervention and safety planning when appropriate

Ensure services are delivered in a culturally responsive and trauma-informed manner

Flexible work from home options available.

Requirements

The position requires a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) to provide outpatient therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults with mental health needs.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Individual TherapyFamily TherapyTreatment PlanningEHR DocumentationMedicaid ComplianceTrauma-Informed Care

Social Worker Career Context

Healthstar holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 5 active listings.

Of the 35 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 31% are remote, 63% have no call, 71% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Jobs

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Salary Distribution14 jobs

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs

401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
33%
CME allowance
25%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,010 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Hybrid
  • Remote
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About Healthstar

Wellness and Fitness Services
Manhattan Beach
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Training & development
Work from home options