Licensed Therapist

Salem Counseling & Consulting, PLLC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Flexible scheduling

Administrative and referral support

Professional development opportunities

Profit-share opportunities

Job summary

Salem Counseling & Consulting, PLLC in North Carolina is seeking a Licensed Therapist to join our multidisciplinary, women-led practice. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, evidence-based care and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP).

This is a part-time contract role with a clear pathway to a full-time W2 position and benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401k with match. Ideal candidates hold an active NC license and have KAP training or be willing to learn; expect collaborative

Qualifications

• Licensed in NC (LCSW/LMFT/LCMHC) with active status.
• Formal training in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy preferred.
• Strong trauma-informed, evidence-based care background.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, evidence-based psychotherapy with focus on ketamine treatments.
• Educate patients about IV ketamine and Spravato experiences.
• Collaborate with medical providers to support ketamine-assisted care.
• Lead pre-treatment goal-setting and post-treatment integration sessions.
• Maintain clinical documentation and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Therapeutic alliance

Team collaboration

Ethical practice

Strong communication

Education

North Carolina Licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LCMHC)

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy training (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Title

Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LCSWA, LMFT or LCMHC, LCMHCA, LMFTA)

Location

In-person | Multi-specialty women-led practice in N.C. triad area

Position Type

Part-Time Contract (with growth to Full-Time with benefits)

Looking for

Trauma trained therapist with prior knowledge or willing to learn about ketamine assisted psychotherapy.

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, highly skilled licensed therapist with a strong background in trauma-informed, evidence-based practice to join our growing, multidisciplinary team. This role is ideal for a therapist passionate about innovative, research-supported treatments, including ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), and who thrives in a collaborative clinical environment. Previous KAP training or certification is a plus, not a must.

This position will begin as a part-time role, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time W2 position with optional health, dental, vision, and matching 401k. The position starts as a contract-based compensation structure, allowing flexibility and autonomy while building a thriving client panel within a high-demand specialty service line.

Our practice is expanding to meet increasing demand from patients and the community for integrative, evidence-based mental health services. The therapist will play a key role in supporting patients throughout their ketamine treatment journey, including preparation, intention setting, and post-treatment integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, evidence-based psychotherapy with a focus on preparation and integration for ketamine treatments
• Educate patients on what to expect during IV ketamine and Spravato (esketamine) treatment experiences
• Collaborate with medical providers to support safe, effective, and evidence-based ketamine-assisted care
• Facilitate pre-treatment sessions focused on goal-setting, mindset, and psychological readiness
• Deliver post-treatment integration sessions to help patients process insights and translate them into meaningful behavioral change
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in alignment with best practice standards
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to a supportive, collaborative clinical culture grounded in clinical excellence

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina license as an LCSW, LMFT, or LCMHC (can be provisional)
• Preferred: Formal training in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)
• Strong clinical background in trauma-informed, evidence-based care (e.g., PTSD, complex trauma, mood disorders)
• Comfort working in a medical setting alongside prescribing providers
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Commitment to ethical, patient-centered, and evidence-driven care
• Dedication to coordination of care for best client outcomes.

Compensation & Schedule

• Starts as a contract (1099) position
• Part-time to start, with clear pathway to full-time caseload
• Full-time benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401k with match.
• Flexible scheduling within clinic hours
• Administrative and referral support to help grow your caseload

What We Offer

• Administrative, billing, insurance credentialing and filing, and EHR support
• No Medicaid/Medicare billing or notation
• Auto-Notation AI system to simplify documentation
• Consistent client referrals and marketing visibility
• Clinical consultation and ongoing professional development
• A supportive team culture that values both excellence and authenticity
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
• Innovative clinical environment specializing in cutting-edge, evidence-based mental health treatments
• Strong referral base and growing patient demand
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional growth
• Meaningful work helping patients access transformative, research-supported care
• BCBS PPO health, dental, and vision for full-time employees along with a 5% 401k match option once vested. Our health plan is a PPO BCBS plan where you get to choose your doctors and pay a copay for office visits.
• Profit-share opportunities
• Training opportunities

Ideal Candidate

You are grounded, emotionally attuned, and deeply committed to trauma-informed, evidence-based healing. You are confident working with complex cases. You stay current with emerging research and integrate best practices into your clinical work. You are excited to be part of a practice that blends medical and psychological approaches and values measurable outcomes. You communicate effectively with both patients and providers and bring a calm, confident presence to both individual and group settings.