Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Easterseals PORT•Morganton, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Therapist to join their Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. This role is designed for clinicians passionate about serving adults with severe mental health and substance use needs through compassionate, community-based care. As a Therapist on the ACT Team, you will provide intensive, recovery-oriented treatment to adults with severe and persistent mental illness, meeting clients where they live, work, and thrive. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering holistic, wraparound care that promotes stability, dignity, and independence. ESPH is committed to building resilient clinicians and supportive teams, valuing expertise, supporting growth, and ensuring that your work truly changes lives. Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help neighbors live their best lives, driven by purpose, dedication, and empathy. The organization is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization, encouraging applicants of all abilities.

Requirements

LCSW/A, LCMHC/A, LMFT/A, LPC (provisional or full NC licensure required)
Must be comfortable meeting clients where they are
Valid driver’s license
Reliable transportation
Passion for serving vulnerable adults
Strong interpersonal skills
Clinical judgment
Documentation abilities

Nice To Haves

Community-based work preferred

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group therapy to 4–5 adult clients per day in community settings
Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans aligned with ACT best practices
Participate in daily multidisciplinary team meetings
Collaborate with families, community partners, and referral sources
Complete timely and accurate documentation in Welligent EMR
Participate in the rotating on-call crisis schedule to maintain ACT model fidelity
Uphold ethical standards, trauma-informed practices, and client-centered care

Benefits

Ongoing professional growth and development
Full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions
Annual Salary: $52,000 to $65,000 (equivalent to $25.00–$31.25/hour), based on licensure & experience
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
Life and Disability Insurance (company-paid for eligible employees)
403(b) Retirement Plan
Mileage Reimbursement
Company phone, laptop & full IT support
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
Licensure supervision funding (up to $65/week)