MH Counselors

Carolina Therapy Connection•New Bern, NC

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

MH Counselors is seeking a Mental Wellness Therapist to serve clients and families by providing quality treatments and evaluations. The role involves developing individualized treatment plans, creating home education programs, and collaborating with families and other professionals to ensure carryover of therapeutic goals. Documentation of thorough, efficient, and compliant treatment notes and evaluations is crucial, along with managing authorizations and monitoring productivity. The position also includes maintaining the clinic space, participating in community outreach, and contributing to marketing efforts. There are opportunities for professional development, supervision of students and entry-level clinicians, and mentorship. The company emphasizes a supportive, multidisciplinary environment focused on changing lives and empowering individuals.

Requirements

Must be a fully licensed clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent in NC).
Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
Passion for working with children (age 5+) and families.
Experience or interest in supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral concerns, and family dynamics.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Leads with compassion and connection.
Values being part of a team.
Wants to grow… both personally and professionally.
Wants to be part of something meaningful.

Responsibilities

Serve clients and families by providing quality treatments and evaluations.
Develop individualized treatment plans prior to sessions for quality therapy that is individualized, meaningful, and fun.
Communicate with families at least weekly on the client’s progress in therapy.
Develop individualized home education programs for each patient to improve carryover in all settings.
Communicate with other CTC team members about shared patients.
Communicate with the client’s entire team (teachers, BCBA’s, etc.) for carryover of home education program in all settings.
Document thorough, efficient, and compliant treatment notes and evaluations.
Complete authorizations as necessary to prevent lapse of treatment and document progress.
Submit messages to Office Support regarding the completion of initial evaluations.
Fax evaluations and progress notes to the referral source.
Monitor dates on authorizations to determine if Office Support needs to follow up with referral sources.
Maintain a list of authorizations with due dates for each client as required by insurance regulations.
Monitor weekly productivity/visits.
Monitor cancellations/no-shows (% of arrivals) to maintain family accountability.
Assist in rescheduling appointments.
Maintain statistics in Peds OMS weekly.
Disinfect and organize clinic space and work area at the end of each day.
Assist in organizing and cleaning community spaces (i.e. kitchen, gym, conference room).
Serve team members by respecting others, seeking information, and embracing feedback.
Assist with client events and celebration of holidays/special occasions.
Participate in community outreach projects.
Assist in marketing activities for client/community education and clinic growth (i.e. development of blogs, social media, client testimonials, etc.).
Seek out opportunities to expand clinical/professional knowledge and experience.
Share lessons learned with others.
Know the applicable regulations of your licensing board and make ethical decisions within the practice.
Supervise students and clinicians, meeting licensing board requirements and demonstrating competency.
Supervise student clinicians for completion of fieldwork/internships/clinical with contracted universities.
Monitor the clinical activities and documentation completed by students.
Mentor students in the areas of clinical skill development, cultural sensitivity, professional behavior, and ethical decision-making.
Supervise entry-level clinicians requiring mentorship with documentation review and signature.

Benefits

Retirement plan with employer matching (no vesting period).
Health, dental, and vision insurance (employer contributes).
Life insurance is covered 100% by the employer.
Employee Assistance Program, including 6 counseling sessions covered.
PTO plus all major holidays.
Continuing education reimbursement and CEU opportunities.
Annual license and liability coverage.
Technology and equipment provided.
Flexible schedules, including optional 4-day work weeks.
Strong compensation with salary or per-billable-hour options, plus weekly and monthly bonuses.
A fun, supportive clinic environment with team events, potlucks, and celebrations.
Mentorship and collaboration across disciplines.