Primary Therapist

Novaris Behavioral Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Novaris Behavioral Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a fully licensed clinician to join our on-site team full-time. You will lead group therapy, provide individual sessions, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support clients with moderate to severe mental health conditions.

This role emphasizes evidence-based modalities within our PHP/IOP framework, rigorous documentation in our EHR, and crisis management.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in CMHC, Social Work, or MFT from an accredited program.
• Active NC clinical license (LCMHC, LCSW, or LMFT) required.
• Minimum 2 years of group therapy leadership; PHP/IOP or residential experience preferred.
• Evidence-based modalities and crisis management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Group Therapy Facilitation: Lead daily PHP/IOP group sessions using evidence-based modalities.
• Individual Therapy & Assessment: Conduct weekly counseling, intake assessments, and safety evaluations.
• Treatment Planning & Case Coordination: Develop and update individualized plans with the care team.
• Clinical Documentation: Complete timely progress notes and discharge summaries in the EHR.
• Crisis Intervention: Manage acute situations and set safety plans as needed.

Skills

Group therapy facilitation

Individual therapy

Crisis intervention

Treatment planning

Documentation in EHR

Education

Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Active North Carolina clinical license (LCMHC/LCSW/LMFT)

Job description

Novaris is an innovative mental health facility providing high-quality, evidence-based care through our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). As an agile, growing startup, we foster a collaborative, compassionate environment focused on empowering clients through structured, transformative treatment.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated, fully licensed clinician (LCMHC, LCSW, or LMFT) to join our team full-time on-site in Charlotte. In this role, you will be a core part of our clinical programming, facilitating dynamic group therapy sessions, providing individual therapy, and working closely with an interdisciplinary team to support clients navigating moderate to severe mental health conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Group Therapy Facilitation: Lead daily PHP/IOP group sessions utilizing evidence-based modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT, trauma-informed care, and psychoeducation).
• Individual Therapy & Assessment: Conduct weekly individual counseling sessions, clinical intake assessments, and safety/crisis evaluations.
• Treatment Planning & Case Coordination: Develop, review, and update comprehensive individualized treatment plans in collaboration with psychiatric providers and case management.
• Clinical Documentation: Complete timely, compliant documentation (progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries) in our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Crisis Intervention: Manage acute clinical situations, perform risk assessments, and establish effective safety plans as needed within higher levels of care.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted North Carolina clinical license (LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT) required.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience leading group therapy; direct experience in PHP, IOP, or residential treatment settings strongly preferred.
• Core Competencies: Strong grounding in evidence-based modalities, excellent crisis management skills, adaptability in a startup setting, and a passion for group dynamics.