Founding Adolescent Therapist – NC PHP/IOP Clinic

The Adolescent Wellness Academy; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Adolescent Wellness Academy (AWA) in North Carolina is opening its first NC clinic and seeking a Primary Therapist to join the founding clinical team. This on-site role provides individual, family, and group therapy for teens ages 13–17, with PHP/IOP options, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary clinical team.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 12–8 PM, with a January 2027 opening. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or MFT and be licensed or eligible for NC

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Active NC LCMHC, LCMHCA, LCSWA, LCSW, LMFTA, or LMFT credential.
• 2+ years of adolescent mental health or PHP/IOP experience preferred.
• Strong group facilitation and family engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy for adolescents.
• Complete assessments, diagnoses, and individualized treatment plans.
• Support teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges.
• Engage families and collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Support crisis intervention, safety planning, and discharge coordination.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Help shape our new clinic's culture, programs, and clinical experience!

Skills

Strong group facilitation

Clinical judgment

Family engagement skills

Collaborative team environment

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

Adolescent Wellness Academy (AWA) in North Carolina is opening its first NC clinic and seeking a Primary Therapist to join the founding clinical team. This on-site role provides individual, family, and group therapy for teens ages 13–17, with PHP/IOP options, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary clinical team.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 12–8 PM, with a January 2027 opening. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or MFT and be licensed or eligible for NC