Licensed Outpatient Clinician - Lexington, NC

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Exhale Integrative Services, LLC in Lexington, NC, is seeking a Licensed Therapist to join our team full-time. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide individual and family therapy across clinic and community settings.

Working with a dedicated care team, you will empower clients to achieve mental health and independent living goals, while maintaining timely documentation and engaging in supervision and CARF-aligned trainings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology or a related field.
• Current North Carolina mental health license (e.g., LCSW, LCMHC).
• Must reside or be able to work in Lexington, NC; valid driver’s license.
• English language proficiency; Spanish is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial comprehensive clinical assessments and create treatment plans.
• Provide individual and family therapy or coordinate referrals as needed.
• Collaborate with clients and families to set goals and identify needs.
• Maintain accurate records, treatment notes, and progress updates per policies.
• Participate in supervision, case reviews, and CARF-aligned trainings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

English fluency

Cultural competence

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field

Job description

About Exhale Integrative Services

At Exhale Integrative Services, LLC, we provide compassionate, high-quality mental health care through an integrative approach grounded in evidence-based practices. Our CARF-aligned programs serve children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families—both in our clinic and in community settings. At Exhale Integrative Services, LLC, our mission is to provide compassionate and comprehensive support to children, adolescents, and adults facing life challenges. We believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health services by using INTEGRATED evidence- based practices. We are committed to helping our families achieve their best possible well being and overall health by EMBRACING and RESTORING their MENTAL HEALTH.

Position Summary

Exhale Integrative Services is actively seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Therapist to join our team full-time. This role is essential to our mission of providing high-quality, person-centered mental health care. The Licensed Therapist will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, providing therapeutic interventions, and offering crisis support and service coordination across various settings. Working collaboratively with a dedicated care team, the therapist will play a key role in empowering clients to achieve their mental health and independent living goals. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and thrive in a supportive, client-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment

• Conduct initial Comprehensive Clinical Assessments and Treatment Plans 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.
• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation (service notes, treatment goals, progress updates) in accordance with Exhale policies, HIPAA, and CARF standards.
• Participate in regular chart reviews, peer consultations, and individual supervision to maintain best-practice delivery.

Qualifications

• Must be in Lexington, NC.
• 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.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse populations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; clinician-level fluency in English.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and personal laptop.
• Ability to work some evenings and spend the majority of time in clients’ homes or
• community locations.
• Clear background check and drug screening; free from illicit substance use.

Compensation & Benefits

• Rate: 60% of schedule fee
• Free supervision if you have OPT 15+ billiable hours with Exhale and/or 13+ contacts with IIH

Professional Development

• Ongoing trainings in CARF-aligned, evidence-based practices
• Support for licensure/certification requirements

Equal Opportunity & Legal Notice

Exhale Integrative Services, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available under the ADA; please contact [e-mail] if you require assistance.