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LifeStance Health
Cary, North Carolina

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$115k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

We are actively looking to hire talented therapists in the area, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.

We are actively looking to hire talented therapists in the area, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.

What We Offer Therapists:

  • LMFT, LCSW, or LCMHC preferred
  • Schedule flexibility
  • Telemedicine and in-person flexibility.
  • Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings.
  • Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, EAP and more.
  • Collegial work environment.
  • Newly designed and modern offices.
  • Full administrative support.
  • Latest in digital technology.
  • Strong work/life balance.

Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Therapists that are::

  • LMFT, LCMHC, or LCSW and credentialed in North Carolina
  • Experienced in working with adult, and/or child and adolescent populations.

Compensation model based on productivity. Uncapped earnings potential. Fee-for-service model.

If interested, please contact me today in order to setup a confidential 20 minute phone interview, jayes.lampkins@lifestance.com

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality clinical therapy services to adult, child, and adolescent populations. Maintain clinical excellence while utilizing digital technology and administrative support in a modern office environment.

Requirements

Must hold a valid license as an LCSW, LCMHC, or LMFT in North Carolina. Experience working with adult, child, or adolescent populations is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Adult therapyChild and adolescent therapy

Social Worker Career Context

LifeStance Health ranks #4 of 13 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 84/100, 1,104 active listings.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 36% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$80k–$115kSocial Work median $59k (middle half $54k–$60k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$103k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in North Carolina201 active6,359 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% remote · 36% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina Social Worker listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 3% offer loan repayment223 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,430 in the last 30 days1,538 the 30 days before (+58%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
LifeStance Healthsilver tier, 84/100 · #4 of 13 for payTop Employers work-life index1,104 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 18 employers
12
<$90k
5
$90k-110k
7
$110k-130k
4
$130k-150k
1
$168k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
46%
CME allowance
35%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Inpatient Clinical Director (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) - Mental Health 105

Telecare · Redwood City, California

$136k-$168k
#2

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

LifeStance Health · Portland, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#3

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

$123k-$141k
#4

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

$117k-$134k
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,359 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About LifeStance Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Scottsdale, Arizona
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401k with match
Paid Parental Leave
EAP
Administrative Support

Living in Cary

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$484k≈ 6.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Raleigh-Cary, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.