Virtual Associate Clinician (LCMHCA)

Career Life and Love, Counseling & Consulting PLLC; North Carolina; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Career Life and Love Counseling & Consulting PLLC is seeking a Virtual Associate Clinician (LCMHCA) to join our telehealth practice in North Carolina. The role includes fully funded supervision and support with billing, EHR, and marketing, enabling you to focus on client care.

The successful candidate will provide evidence-based individual psychotherapy to adults and/or teens via telehealth, while meeting licensure requirements and maintaining HIPAA-compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling or related clinical field.
• Active LCMHCA license in North Carolina or anticipated licensure by 12/31/2026.
• Ability to maintain 12–15 billable telehealth sessions per week starting January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality telehealth psychotherapy for adults and adolescents.
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes within 24–48 hours.

Skills

Telehealth delivery

Case management

HIPAA compliance

Documentation

Time management

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling

Tools

SimplePractice

Job description

Company: Career Life and Love Counseling & Consulting PLLC

Location: Remote / 100% Telehealth (Must reside and hold an active license in North Carolina)

Job Type: Part-Time (W-2) or Independent Contractor (1099)

Target Start Date: January 2027

Job Overview

Are you a provisionally licensed counselor looking to grow your clinical confidence in a supportive, burnout-free environment? Career Life and Love Counseling & Consulting PLLC is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Virtual Associate Clinician (LCMHCA) to join our growing telehealth practice!

We are a North Carolina behavioral health practice focused on empowering clients through career transitions, identity work, relationship dynamics, and holistic mental wellness. We believe associate clinicians do their best clinical work when they are fully supported—which is why we provide your clinical supervision, manage your insurance billing, supply your EHR, and handle your marketing so you can focus 100% on what you do best: helping clients heal and thrive.

Why Join Career Life and Love?

• Included Clinical Supervision: Fully funded Board-Approved LCMHC-S supervision included at zero cost to you.
• No Administrative or Billing Headaches: Full claims clearinghouse management and insurance credentialing support (BCBS, Aetna, Medicaid) provided.
• Turnkey Tech Suite: SimplePractice EHR account provided for seamless, paperless scheduling and documentation.
• Consistent Referrals: In-house marketing and intake coordination to help you build and maintain a steady caseload.
• Schedule Autonomy & Flexibility: Complete control over your virtual calendar—work mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends from your home office.
• Professional Growth: Monthly virtual team collaboration and access to professional development opportunities and occasional CEUs.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Clinical Delivery: Conduct high-quality, culturally responsive, evidence-based individual psychotherapy via telehealth for adult and adolescent clients across North Carolina.
• Timely Documentation: Complete accurate diagnostic assessments, individualized treatment plans, and session progress notes within SimplePractice within 24–48 hours of service delivery.
• Clinical Supervision & Team Engagement: Actively participate in scheduled LCMHC-S supervision blocks and attend 1-hour monthly virtual team meetings.
• Ethical Compliance: Uphold the ACA Code of Ethics, maintain strict HIPAA privacy standards, and comply with all North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors statutes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Counselor Education, or a related clinical mental health discipline from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Active LCMHCA license in North Carolina in good standing (or anticipated licensure by December 31, 2026).
• Caseload Capacity: Ability to commit to maintaining a minimum of 12 to 15 billable telehealth sessions per week beginning in January 2027.
• Remote Workspace: A quiet, fully private, HIPAA-compliant home office setting with a dependable high-speed internet connection and a secure laptop or desktop computer with video capabilities.
• Clinical Approach: Strong alignment with strengths-based, client-centered care, cultural humility, and collaborative clinical growth.
• Supervision: Fully covered LCMHC-S supervision hours toward your full licensure.
• Flexibility: Work 100% remotely anywhere within North Carolina.
• Practice Support: Marketing, intake screening, client matching, and billing handled by the practice.