Outpatient Therapist

Bring Your Passion

We are actively seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Therapist to join our team full-time. This role is essential to our mission, providing therapy, crisis support, and service coordination for mental health clients in a variety of settings. As a Licensed Therapist with Carolina Outreach, you will lead assessments, design therapeutic interventions, and collaborate closely with a team to deliver responsive, person-centered care that empowers clients to achieve their mental health and independent living goals.

Build Your Purpose

Carolina Outreach, an ncgCARE partner, is a leading provider of community-based behavioral health services in North Carolina. As an ncgCARE partner, we are dedicated to improving lives by delivering evidence-based mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults. Our comprehensive programs include school-based therapy, outpatient treatment, psychiatric evaluations, community support, and substance use services.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Full-time Licensed Outpatient Therapist to provide individual and family therapy to clients aged three years and older. In this role, you will collaborate with clients and their families or natural supports to assess strengths and needs, develop treatment plans, and deliver tailored therapy services. If you are a licensed mental health professional with a passion for evidence-based practices and client-centered care, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation: This position is compensated using a piece rate model, where pay is based on the Relative Value Units (RVUs) assigned to each billable service. Each clinical service (e.g., individual therapy, group therapy, assessments) is assigned a specific RVU value, and your total compensation is determined by the number and type of services you deliver.

Estimated income ranges:

• Associate Licensed: $44 - $48/unit
• Fully Licensed: $47 - $51/unit
• Orientation: $25/hr

The ranges above are estimates based on productivity. Under this compensation model there is unlimited earning potential!

• Final compensation is determined by factors such as education, licensure level, experience and other qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessments:

  • Conduct initial Comprehensive Clinical Assessments to determine diagnoses and treatment needs.
  • Recommend appropriate treatment modalities and evidence-based practices.

• Therapeutic Interventions:

  • Provide individual and family therapy services directly, or facilitate referrals as necessary.
  • Collaborate with clients and their families to assess strengths, identify needs, and set treatment goals.
  • Assist families with planning, developing, and implementing treatment and ancillary services.

• Documentation and Review:

  • Maintain accurate and timely records, including service notes, treatment plans, and assessment tools.
  • Regularly review and assess treatment progress to ensure goals are being met.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Licensure: Must hold a current mental health license in North Carolina (e.g., LCSW/A, LCMHC/A).
• Preferred Skills: Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Grow with Us.

Come be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery. As an organization, we have exciting opportunities to be forward-thinking leaders in our field. We want talented individuals to join us, examine our current operations, and create innovative solutions that will revolutionize and enhance the way we approach our work.

Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from ncgCARE's competitive benefits package to support you and your loved ones, provide work/life balance, and invest in your future. The list below is for informational purposes only.

• Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
• Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental, so you can choose the level of coverage that fits your needs and budget.
• Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp.
• An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse yourself on a pre-tax basis for childcare.
• Generous paid time off
• 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
• Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
• Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability)
• Educational Assistance (your position, date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)
• Licensure Residency Program for Full-time Clinical Staff
• Advancement and Career Development Opportunities

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re a licensed mental health professional committed to helping clients achieve their goals through evidence-based care, we want to hear from you. Join Carolina Outreach and contribute to transforming lives. Apply Now to take the next step in your behavioral health career!

Equal opportunity employer: ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. ncgCARE will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at hrteam@ncgcare.com.

ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of your authorization to work in the United States.

ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace.