Licensed Counselor First Responder Wellness

Valor Counseling Center PLLC; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valor Counseling Center PLLC seeks a Licensed Counselor for First Responder Wellness to provide individual, couples, and family counseling. You will use attachment-based and trauma-informed approaches to support first responders and their families in Holly Springs or Cary, NC.

This full-time hybrid role combines in-office sessions with telehealth, requires NC licensure (LCMHC/LCSW/LMFT or equivalent), strong assessment and treatment planning skills, and a collaborative, ethical practice.

Qualifications

• Active NC licensure as LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent.
• Experience delivering trauma-informed and attachment-focused therapy to high-stress populations.
• Strong skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning with careful documentation.
• Ability to integrate mental, physical, and spiritual wellness in a holistic approach.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
• Comfort with hybrid work, including in-person sessions in Cary, NC and telehealth from home.
• Commitment to ethical practice, cultural humility, and inclusive care for diverse first responder communities.
• Prior experience with first responder organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• The Licensed Counselor will provide individual, couples, and family counseling to first responders and their loved ones using attachment-based and trauma-informed interventions.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include biopsychosocial assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and coordinating care with other providers.
• Engage in preventative wellness programming, such as psychoeducation, resiliency-building workshops, and outreach to first responder agencies.
• Participate in case consultations, adhere to ethical and regulatory standards, and contribute to a collaborative practice culture.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Attachment-focused therapy

Holistic care approach

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Ethical practice

Education

North Carolina Licensure (LCMHC/LCSW/LMFT or equivalent)

Job description

Company Description

Valor Counseling Center PLLC provides clinical counseling and wellness services tailored to first responders and their family members. The practice specializes in attachment-focused and trauma-informed therapy designed to support individuals who face high-stress, high-risk environments. Care is delivered through a preventative and resiliency-building approach that considers the interconnected needs of mind, body, and spirit. Using a holistic lens, the team supports long-term mental health, emotional stability, and overall wellness for first responder communities.

Role Description

The Licensed Counselor for First Responder Wellness will provide individual, couples, and family counseling to first responders and their loved ones, using attachment-based and trauma-informed interventions. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting biopsychosocial assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and coordinating care with other providers when needed. The counselor will engage in preventative wellness programming, such as psychoeducation, resiliency-building workshops, and outreach to first responder agencies. Additional responsibilities may include participating in case consultations, adhering to ethical and regulatory standards, and contributing to a supportive, collaborative practice culture. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Holly springs or Cary, NC, with a combination of in-office sessions and work-from-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• Active FULL licensure in North Carolina as an LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent counseling/therapy license.
• Demonstrated experience providing trauma-informed care, attachment-focused therapy, or work with high-stress populations such as first responders, military, or healthcare workers.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, including maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation in an electronic health record.
• Ability to apply a holistic approach to care, integrating mental, physical, and spiritual wellness, and incorporating preventative and resiliency-building strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the capacity to build rapport, maintain professional boundaries, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Comfort with hybrid work, including in-person sessions in Cary, NC and telehealth services from home, with reliable internet and appropriate workspace.
• Commitment to ethical practice, cultural humility, and non-discriminatory, inclusive care for diverse first responder communities and their families.
• Prior experience with first responder organizations or familiarity with first responder culture is a plus.