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Sun Behavioral Health Group
Charlotte, North Carolina

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Job DetailsJob Location: TURNING POINT HOMES - CHARLOTTE CLINIC - CHARLOTTE, NC 28262Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DaysOutpatient Therapist (Contract) – School-Based | Turning Point Homes, LLC Turning Point Homes, LLC is seeking a fully licensed mental health professional (LCSW, LCMHC, or LMFT) to join our Outpatient School Based Services team. We are looking for contract therapist to serve Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. The CMS school is Selwyn Elementary, zip code 28211. This is the south Charlotte area. For over 23 years, we’ve been committed to delivering high‑quality, client‑centered mental health services across the region. Our mission is to provide compassionate care, inspire hope, and empower individuals and families to achieve meaningful change. We offer a supportive clinical environment, strong administrative guidance, and opportunities for both professional growth and autonomy. We offer a contract split of 68% - 70%. If you enjoy working with youth and families, value ethical practice, and thrive in a structured, collaborative setting, we’d love to hear from you! Position Summary

  • Provide individual therapy—and family therapy when appropriate—in office or school‑based settings
  • Deliver services through in‑person or telehealth formats based on client needs
  • Maintain clinical documentation in compliance with Medicaid 8C policy and MCO standards
  • Support clients through high‑quality, evidence‑informed outpatient treatment Essential Duties
  • Provide individual and family therapy through in‑person or telehealth sessions
  • Complete documentation within required timeframes per Medicaid Coverage Policy 8C
  • Maintain compliance with all outpatient service standards and MCO guidelines
  • Oversee administrative tasks including intakes, authorizations, reauthorizations, and productivity requirements
  • Respond promptly and professionally to new referrals and ensure all stakeholders remain informed
  • Participate in supervision, CEUs, and agency‑required training to maintain licensure
  • Perform additional duties as assigned Equal Employment Opportunity Turning Point Homes, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Applicants and employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization will determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. #IND123 Qualifications

Requirements Education

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage & Family Therapy from an accredited graduate program Licensure:
  • Fully licensed in North Carolina (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT) Experience:
  • Minimum 1 year of documented clinical experience with the population served Skills:
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to demonstrate empathy, insight, and unbiased clinical judgment
  • Proficient in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention
  • Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation

Sound Ethical and Professional Decision‑making Travel

  • Local travel required for office or school‑based work
  • Valid driver’s license and insurance
  • Some remote/telehealth flexibility may be available

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual and family therapy in office or school-based settings using both in-person and telehealth formats. Maintain clinical documentation in compliance with Medicaid 8C policy and MCO standards while managing intakes and authorizations.

Requirements

Requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage & Family Therapy. Must hold a full professional license in North Carolina (LCSW, LCMHC, or LMFT) and have at least one year of documented clinical experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Medicaid 8C policy complianceCommunication skillsCrisis intervention

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 30% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
38% this job
Loan repayment
30%
Sign-on bonus
22%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 1.7
Below most Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,029 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Typical market rent
$1,744/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Sun Behavioral Health Group

Mental Health Care
Columbus, OH
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Contract split of 68% - 70%
Supportive clinical environment
Strong administrative guidance
Opportunities for professional growth and autonomy