Licensed Therapist

KidsPeace; Fuquay-Varina (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KidsPeace in United States seeks a Licensed Therapist to provide clinical and behavioral health services to children and youth, delivering individual, family, and group counseling in a compassionate setting.

The role involves collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams, development of personalized goals, and ensuring compliance with EPSDT standards and state regulations. Strong documentation and trauma-informed care are essential.

Qualifications

• Active professional licensure in Psychoanalyst, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor or Master Social Worker.
• Strong clinical assessment, counseling, and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively with children, youth, families and interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical guidance and support to Family Practitioners and Shift Coordinators.
• Develop individualized treatment goals based on assessments and history.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, families, case managers and medical providers to coordinate care.
• Deliver individual, family and group counseling services.
• Provide trauma-informed care, transitional counseling, and substance use-related supports.
• Help children and youth build life skills and resilience and connect with community resources.
• Utilize evidence-based treatment approaches to address behavioral and emotional needs.
• Promote positive behavioral change through structured interventions and skill development.
• Provide psychoeducational and wellness-focused programming.
• Monitor data entry and documentation within payer platforms to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Maintain timely, detailed clinical documentation to support quality care and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Counseling

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling

Licensed Therapist licensure (state)

Job description

Full Time , Evening/Nights with weekends/OT as needed

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Therapistto provide clinical and behavioral health services to children and youth. In this role, you will deliver therapeutic interventions, counseling, and skill-building services designed to support emotional wellness, resilience, and successful outcomes. Services are provided in accordance with established treatment goals, EPSDT standards, and state regulations.

What You\'ll Do

• Provide clinical guidance and support to Family Practitioners and Shift Coordinators.
• Develop individualized treatment goals based on assessments, screenings, and historical information.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, families, case managers, and medical providers to coordinate care.
• Deliver individual, family, and group counseling services.
• Provide trauma-informed care, transitional counseling, and substance use-related therapeutic supports.
• Help children and youth build life skills, strengthen resilience, and connect with community resources.
• Utilize evidence-based treatment approaches to address behavioral and emotional needs.
• Promote positive behavioral change through structured interventions and skill development.
• Provide psychoeducational and wellness-focused programming.
• Monitor data entry and documentation within payer platforms to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Maintain timely, detailed, and accurate clinical documentation to support quality care and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We\'re Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Active professional licensure in one of the following disciplines:
  • Psychoanalyst
  • Clinical Social Worker
  • Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Mental Health Counselor
  • Master Social Worker
• Strong clinical assessment, counseling, and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively with children, youth, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of required background checks in accordance with healthcare facility regulations.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain after hire).
• Completion of Mandated Reporter Training (or ability to obtain after hire).
• Completion of Person-Centered Thinking Training (or ability to obtain after hire).

About Us

KidsPeace is a private charity dedicated to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have offered psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment programs, accredited educational services, and foster care along with adoption programs. Our team works in an environment defined by compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering hope and healing.

KidsPeace is the employer of choice in the mental and behavioral healthcare field. As a KidsPeace associate, you can expect the following:

Competitive compensation structures and the opportunity for associates to gather valuable practical experience and advance careers much more quickly than at other providers.

Generous paid time off that we actively encourage our associates to use which promotes a work/life balance.

Tuition assistance and a student loan forgiveness program to ensure that when you work to improve your ability to help our clients, you can rely on KidsPeace to support you.

Comprehensive benefits package including life and disability insurance as well as pet insurance!

An organizational culture filled with respect and the comradery of like-minded colleagues who live the mission to Give Hope, Help and Healing to Children, Adults and Those Who Love Them.

KidsPeace is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting workforce diversity.