Outpatient Therapist (School-Based Mental health)
About The Position
Family First Community Services, LLC is seeking to hire Outpatient Therapists for the 2026- 2027 school year for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) in-person. This position is a CONTRACTUAL (1099) position. School-Based Mental Health (SBMH) Therapists will provide individual counseling, family counseling, comprehensive clinical assessment, and case management services to school-aged children/adolescents. This position will provide services in designated schools in Mecklenburg County. Occasionally, services may be provided in the community. This position requires clinical licensure such as LCSW, LCMHC, LP, LMFT, or associate licensure of these. Each clinician must be credentialed with NC Medicaid and other insurance companies (We will assist with the credentialing process). Contract Renewal: Likely (if policies and procedures are being adhered to) Full-Time Opportunity: Full Caseload - 30 cases.
Requirements
- Clinical licensure such as LCSW, LCMHC, LP, LMFT, or associate licensure of these
- Must be credentialed with NC Medicaid and other insurance companies
- Dependable - always on time and onsite, ready to render services
- People-oriented - enjoys interacting with children/adolescents, their families, school personnel, co-workers, and supervisors alike.
- Adaptable/flexible -- understanding/adapting to the fast pace of the school environment.
- Detail-oriented - ensuring that clients have been served, documentation is completed in a timely manner, emails and phone calls are returned within 24 hours.
- Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges
- Autonomous/Independent -- able to work well with little direction
- High-stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
- Master's degree
- 1 year of Mental health Counseling experience
- LCSW, LCMHC, LP, LMFT, or associate license in NC
- Must be able to pass a 7 year-background check
- Must pass pre-employment drug screening
Nice To Haves
- Experience in school counseling
- Experience as a school counseling assistant
- Experience in school psychology
- Experience in an outpatient clinic
Responsibilities
- Provide individual counseling
- Provide family counseling
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessment
- Provide case management services to school-aged children/adolescents
- Provide services in designated schools in Mecklenburg County
- Occasionally provide services in the community
- Ensure documentation is completed in a timely manner
- Return emails and phone calls within 24 hours
Benefits
- Clinical Supervision (LCMHCA/LCSWA with full caseload)
- Assistance with the credentialing process
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
