Therapist

Thompson Child & Family Focus - A Child's Place Program; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Thompson Child & Family Focus - A Child's Place Program is seeking an Independent Contractor–Therapist for the Outpatient Mental Health Department. You will provide assessments, counseling, care coordination, and trauma-informed interventions built on strong therapeutic relationships with assigned clients, ensuring high-quality care.

This 1099 contract offers flexible scheduling with a mix of in-office and virtual services.

Qualifications

• 10 hours a week minimum commitment.
• Master's degree in a human services-related field.
• Provisionally or fully licensed to practice therapy in North Carolina.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet credentialing/licensing standards.
• Must pass a drug screening test and extensive background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, counseling, care coordination, and trauma-informed interventions.
• Maintain documentation meeting standards and collaborate with other providers.
• Schedule and conduct therapy sessions and comprehensive clinical assessments; some in-office and some virtual.

Skills

Assessment and counseling

Care coordination

Therapeutic interventions

Client relationship building

Education

Master's degree in a human services-related field

Tools

Documentation

Job description

Get to know Thompson!

Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services, and foster care. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity.

Description

Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services, and foster care. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity.

What will you do as an Independent Contractor – Therapist?

• As an Independent Contractor–Therapist in the Outpatient Mental Health Department (OPMH), you will provide assessment, counseling, care coordination, and facilitate effective therapeutic interventions built on strong therapeutic relationships with your assigned clients. Your responsibilities also include conducting comprehensive clinical assessments, maintaining documentation that meets internal and external standards, and collaborating with other providers and community partners to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed care.
• A typical day as an Independent Contractor – Therapist (as per your schedule) includes scheduled therapy sessions and/or comprehensive clinical assessments. You are expected to manage your time independently while meeting documentation and productivity expectations. This position allows flexibility in scheduling and includes a mixture of in-office work at the Family Service Center – Wendover and virtual service delivery options. While contractors set their own schedules, some availability for late afternoons or evenings is preferred to meet client needs.
• This is a contract/1099 position.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• 10 hours a week minimum commitment
• Master's degree in a human services-related field
• Provisionally or fully licensed to practice therapy in North Carolina
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet any credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards as it pertains to the department you are in.
• All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening test, and an extensive background check is required.
• You’re the right fit for the Independent Contractor Therapist position if…
• You add value in every interaction!
• You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others!
• EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you!

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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