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Pays $65k-$80k — Counselor market median is ~$66k (8 jobs)

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Therapy Smarts
Durham, North Carolina

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Licensed Mental Health Therapist providing counseling to children and parents. Exceptional earnings potential, comprehensive benefits. Durham, NC.

Join Therapy Smarts Inc as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist – Children in Durham, North Carolina, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $65K - $80K
  • PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • Paid federal holidays
  • Up to 5 days off during end-of-year shutdown
  • Continuing education reimbursement
  • License Dues Reimbursement
  • Health, Vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
  • Voluntary Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and Short Term Disability

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Therapy Smarts Inc as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist – Children.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will manage a caseload of clients, conducting assessments and developing individualized treatment plans to address behavioral and mental health needs. They will also provide support to families and caregivers while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and representing the company professionally.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field and possess a valid North Carolina license to practice without supervision. At least 3 years of psychotherapy experience is preferred, along with strong communication and clinical skills.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

PsychotherapyMental health counselingClinical documentationCase managementTreatment planningBehavior intervention plansFunctional assessmentsClinical supervisionActive listeningCommunication skillsEmpathyCultural competenceTime managementOrganizational skillsEvidence-based interventions

Position Insights

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This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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About Therapy Smarts

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Durham, North Carolina
11-50 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation with monthly incentive bonuses
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Paid federal holidays
Up to 5 days off during end-of-year shutdown
Continuing education reimbursement
License Dues Reimbursement
Health, Vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account

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