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Therapist, Licensed - Youth Haven Services Day Treatment

Counselor / TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Job Location: YOUTH HAVEN - STOKES COUNTY DAY TX ( ELEMENTARY) - KING, NC
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed
  • Job Shift: Days, Full-Time Day Treatment Therapist Youth Haven Services – Lawsonville and King, NC Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families! At Youth Haven Services, our mission is to support the healing and growth of children, adolescents, and families through empowerment and hope. We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and licensed Day Treatment Therapist to join our clinical team. This full-time position serves as the primary therapist for both of our Day Treatment locations in Lawsonville and King, NC. The therapist will provide clinical services to students enrolled at both sites, working collaboratively with program staff, school personnel, families, and community partners to support positive behavioral health outcomes. In addition to Day Treatment responsibilities, this position will provide School-Based Therapy services for Stokes County clients as needed. Position Summary The Day Treatment Therapist is responsible for providing clinical services across both Youth Haven Services Day Treatment sites. This includes individual, group, and family therapy (when appropriate and approved), clinical assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing therapeutic support for children and adolescents. The therapist will coordinate services between both locations while maintaining collaboration with school personnel, treatment team members, families, and community providers. Flexibility, organization, and the ability to manage clinical responsibilities across multiple program sites are essential to success in this role.

Key

Responsibilities

Serve as the therapist for both Day Treatment locations in Lawsonville and King, NC. Provide individual, group, and family therapy (when appropriate and approved) for Day Treatment clients at both sites. Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and reassessments. Provide School-Based Therapy services for Stokes County clients as assigned. Collaborate with Day Treatment staff, school personnel, families, DSS, MCOs, and community providers to coordinate care. Attend Child and Family Team meetings and other treatment planning meetings as needed. Assist with treatment planning, placement coordination, and outside referrals. Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, including therapy notes, assessments, treatment plans, and clinical supervision documentation within the electronic health record (EHR). Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support when necessary. Maintain compliance with agency, state, and Medicaid documentation requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. Mileage &

  • Travel: This position requires travel between the Lawsonville and King Day Treatment locations

Please note that mileage reimbursement is not provided for travel associated with this role.

Qualifications Required Master's degree in a Human Services or related field. Mental health licensure (full or provisional: LCSW, LCSWA, LPC, or LCMHC). Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and manage clinical services across multiple locations.

Proficiency with electronic health records and standard computer applications. Preferred Two or more years of clinical experience working with children and adolescents experiencing mental or behavioral health challenges. Experience providing school-based or Day Treatment services. Knowledge of community resources and service systems.

Why Join Youth Haven Services? Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. Work with students across two established Day Treatment locations. Gain experience in both Day Treatment and School-Based Therapy settings. Join a supportive, mission-driven clinical team.

Enjoy a full-time position with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration. Make a meaningful impact on children, families, and schools throughout Stokes County.

If you are passionate about helping children and adolescents build resilience, overcome challenges, and achieve lasting success, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Youth Haven Services team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Youth Haven Services, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act Applicants and employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on an individual basis in accordance with applicable law.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide individual, group, and family therapy across two Day Treatment locations while collaborating with school personnel and community providers. They are also responsible for completing clinical assessments, treatment plans, and maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic health record.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a Human Services field and possess a valid mental health license such as LCSW, LCSWA, LPC, or LCMHC. Proficiency in clinical documentation and the ability to manage responsibilities across multiple sites are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyGroup therapyClinical assessmentCase managementTime management

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 24% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $55k (middle half $54k–$55k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in North Carolina274 active7,856 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 24% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina Counselor listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 16% offer loan repayment484 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,509 in the last 30 days1,511 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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About Sun Behavioral Health Group

Mental Health Care
Columbus, OH
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Full-time position
Professional growth opportunities
Mission-driven clinical team

Living in King

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$268k
Typical market rent
$1,423/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.0
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 · Winston-Salem, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.