Therapist

Novant Health; King (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health seeks a Therapist III to join our Family Medicine team in King, NC. You will provide crisis intervention, initial assessments, and stabilization planning for patients in vulnerable moments, plus ongoing counseling as needed in a primary care setting.

Requirements include a graduate degree with a master's in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field, and at least three years of experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree required; master’s in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of mental health experience.
• Licensure: LMHC, LCSW, LMFC or PsyD/PhD; addiction specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, clinical assessments, and stabilization planning.
• Deliver ongoing counseling for general mental health needs within Family Medicine.
• Document care and coordinate with the care team using electronic systems.

Skills

Good computer literacy

Behavioral health age-specific care

Education

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

Graduate Degree

Job description

What We Offer

Are you a seasoned mental health professional with a passion for crisis intervention and compassionate care? Novant Health is seeking a dedicated and experienced Therapist IIIto join our Family Medicine team, supporting patients in their most vulnerable moments.

At our outpatient Family Medicine Clinic, you will work with individuals in need of general on going counseling and mental health crises, providing immediate clinical assessments, therapeutic interventions, and stabilization planning. This role is essential to helping patients regain safety, hope, and direction—when they need it most.

• Schedule: Full Time, M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Department: Family Medicine
• Location: King, NC

What You’ll Do

• Education: Graduate Degree, required. Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of three years experience, required.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Clinician, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor or Clinic Phd/PsyD level Psychologist, required.
  • For the Substance Use Therapist role, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist or Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate with above required license, preferred.
  • NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions within 3 months of hire. Team members in strictly remote positions are exempt. Team members working strictly in behavioral health outpatient clinics are exempt from state approved curricula but are required to take NEC0170 De-escalation Techniques and Effective Communication Strategies within 3 months of hire, required.
• Additional Skills (required): Good working knowledge of computers. Ability to care for Behavioral Health Age Specific populations.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

186567