Therapist III

Novant Health; Windemere (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Therapist III in the outpatient Pediatrics department in Wilmington, NC. This role requires a graduate degree with licensure in relevant clinical fields and at least three years of experience in behavioral health services.

The Therapist III will autonomously assess and plan treatment, collaborate with physician providers, and manage their own schedule in an outpatient setting. They will deliver individual, family, and group therapies, coordinate care, and support

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate Degree required, Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of three years experience.
• Licensure: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or PhD/PsyD psychologist; Substance Use Therapist licensure preferred.
• Additional skills: good computer skills; ability to care for behavioral health age-specific populations.

Responsibilities

• Independently make treatment and level of care decisions in outpatient settings.
• Manage own schedule and refer patients to higher level of care or request consultations.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy and collaborative care as appropriate.
• Complete patient assessments and plan therapeutic interventions with follow-up care.
• Coordinate treatment process and demonstrate service delivery to address diverse age groups.

Skills

Computer skills

Age-specific care

Client assessment

Education

Master’s degree in psychology/social work/counseling

Job description

What We Offer

• Work Schedule: Full- Time Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, no weekends or holidays.
• Location: 510 Carolina Bay Drive Wilmington,North Carolina28403
• Department: Pediatrics

The Therapist III is responsible for making treatment and level of care decisions independently. They collaborate as needed with their physician providers. As an autonomous provider in the outpatient setting, the therapist is responsible to manage their own schedule, refer patients as needed to a higher level of care or request consultations. They are individually credentialed with payers to bill for services. A referral is not required to initiate treatment. The Therapist provides individual, family, group therapy and collaborative care as appropriate in the outpatient setting. They complete patient assessments, plan for therapeutic interventions and appropriate follow up care, implementation treatment plans, coordinate the treatment process. Also demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age and cultural diversity of the patients served. In addition, the therapist will uphold and demonstrate the Novant Mission, Vision and Values: Compassion, Diversity, Personal Excellence, and Team Work.

What We're Looking For

• 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

181970