Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Easterseals PORT Health; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Therapist to join their Assertive Community Treatment team. This role involves providing crucial therapy and support to adults in the community with severe mental health needs, advocating for client rights and preferences while promoting holistic care. The position offers professional growth, competitive salary, and a supportive work environment dedicated to making a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off + 11 holidays

Mileage Reimbursement

Company phone, laptop, and IT support

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in North Carolina.
• Familiarity with community settings.
• Ability to work with adult clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy to 4-5 adult clients daily.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the ACT team.
• Participate in daily meetings for service quality.

Skills

Therapy

Advocacy

Collaboration

Education

Licensed or provisionally licensed in NC (LCSW/A, LPC, LMFT/A, LCMHC/A)

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Are you ready to bring your skills to the heart of your community? Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a

Job Details

Description

Are you ready to bring your skills to the heart of your community? Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Therapist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. If you’re passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals living with severe mental health and substance use needs, we invite you to join us. Together, we’ll provide life-changing care with compassion, ethics, and integrity.

Why Work on Our ACT Team?

At Easterseals Port Health, we bring care directly to clients, providing support in their homes, or other community settings. You’ll form meaningful relationships and see the immediate impact of your work. Working on an ACT Team means being part of a multidisciplinary approach that prioritizes holistic care and client-centered support.

• Community Impact: Deliver vital support in real-world settings, helping individuals regain independence.
• Collaborative Care: Work alongside psychiatrists, nurses, co-occurring disorder specialists, and other mental health professionals, ensuring clients receive comprehensive, integrated care.
• Advocacy with Integrity: Champion clients’ rights and preferences, ensuring that their voices are heard and respected.
• Professional Growth: Receive up to $65/week for licensure supervision, ongoing training, and career development opportunities.
  
  

What You'll Do

• Provide individual and group therapy to 4-5 adult clients daily in the community.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and manage client care with the ACT team.
• Consult and collaborate with community agencies and families to maintain coordination.
• Participate in daily team meetings to ensure quality service delivery.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Welligent EMR.
• Offer on-call crisis intervention services as part of a rotating schedule.
  
  

Qualifications

• Licensed or provisionally licensed in NC (LCSW/A, LPC, LMFT/A, LCMHC/A).
• Comfortable working in community settings with a valid driver’s license.
  
  

Exceptional Benefits Await You

We will intentionally support your professional goals, development and well-being while offering a competitive hourly salary and comprehensive benefits for benefits-eligible positions.

• Hourly Salary: $52,000 to $65,000/year | $25.00 - $31.25/hour, based on licensure and experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off + 11 holidays
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Company phone, laptop, and IT support
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
  
  

Make a Difference: Join us and make a lasting impact in your community. Apply today at www.eastersealsport.com/job-search or send your resume directly to [e-mail].

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health, and addiction services to help individuals live their best lives. Our 2,600-member team serves 40,200 people across 11,000 locations in North Carolina and Virginia. Committed to health, we maintain a tobacco-free environment in all facilities and vehicles. As a purpose-driven organization striving to become an Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Authentic, and Learning (IDEAL) organization, we value unique strengths and perspectives to advance our mission. Applicants of all abilities are welcome!

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