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Avance Care
Lincolnton, North Carolina · Hybrid

Behavioral Health Therapist - Lincolnton

Counselor 8.2 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

Salary range: $65K–$81K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Avance Care – Integrated Behavioral Health Team

Are you looking to practice in a collaborative, supportive environment where patient care comes first? At Avance Care, we believe in delivering high-quality, integrated healthcare that supports the whole person. Join a thriving behavioral health team that values clinical excellence, professional autonomy, and teamwork.

Why Join Avance Care?

  • In addition to a first-rate work environment, we offer:
  • Competitive Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary range: $65,000 – $81,000, based on experience
  • One-time signing bonus potentially available for select locations
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
  • Disability insurance and additional benefits
  • 4–6 weeks of paid time off, plus paid holidays
  • $1,500 CEU reimbursement and license renewal fee coverage
  • Professional Support & Growth
  • Ready-made patient referrals
  • Strong administrative support including IT, scheduling, care coordination, and follow-up services
  • A financially stable, growing organization
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
  • High level of professional autonomy with strong peer support
  • Flexible & Balanced Work Model
  • Hybrid schedule: in-office and telehealth
  • Highly flexible scheduling options
  • True Integrated Care Model

Work Alongside a Multidisciplinary Team Including

  • MDs
  • NPs/PAs
  • Psychiatrists
  • Psychologists
  • Therapists
  • Dietitians

Dedicated Support Staff

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are motivated by both clinical excellence and professional growth, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

  • Active license as a behavioral health professional (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, Psychological Associate, or equivalent)
  • Experience working with a diverse patient population (experience with geriatric population is a plus)
  • Experience conducting brief ADHD screenings and coordinating referrals (preferred)

Strong Technological Proficiency, Including

  • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • Telehealth service delivery
  • Digital communication and documentation tools

Additional Information

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Avance Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality integrated behavioral health care within a collaborative multidisciplinary team. Manage patient referrals and deliver therapy through both in-office and telehealth modalities.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavioral Health TherapyADHD ScreeningTelehealth DeliveryClinical DocumentationPatient Care CoordinationGeriatric CareMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Therapist - Lincolnton at Avance Care a 8.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,085 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 34% have no call, 68% 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)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

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  • Hybrid
  • Remote
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About Avance Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Durham, North Carolina
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with 4% Match
Disability Insurance
4-6 Weeks PTO
Paid Holidays
CEU Reimbursement ($1,500)