Outpatient Therapist

Easterseals PORT Health • Jacksonville, NC

15h • $78,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering
individuals and strengthening communities, one meaningful connection at a time.
We are seeking a compassionate and caring Outpatient Therapist to provide
person-centered therapy to amazing clients living with mental health and/or
substance use challenges in our outpatient clinic in Jacksonville, NC.

This isn’t just a job - it’s a calling. Here, you’ll provide life-changing care
and hope to individuals in our wonderful community of Jacksonville, where your
skills and empathy truly make a difference.

Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health
Services two years in a row!

Your Role in Our Mission

As a Outpatient Therapist  on the team, you’ll play a vital role in helping
individuals build brighter, healthier futures. You’ll conduct screenings,
evaluations, and diagnostic assessments to develop meaningful treatment goals
and person-centered plans (PCPs) that reflect each client’s unique voice, needs,
and aspirations. You’ll also have the opportunity to design and lead therapy
groups, fostering connection and growth.

Requirements

• Skills: Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic practices and group facilitation, crisis intervention, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Education: A Master’s degree and mental health licensure are required.
• LCSW (A), LCMHC (A), LMFT (A)
• Dual licensure preferred LCAS (A)
• Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation for work-related travel

Nice To Haves

• Dual licensure preferred LCAS (A)

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings, evaluations, and diagnostic assessments to develop meaningful treatment goals
• Develop person-centered plans (PCPs) that reflect each client’s unique voice, needs, and aspirations.
• Design and lead therapy groups

Benefits

• Competitive salary: up to $65,000 for provisionally licensed candidates and up to $78,000 for fully licensed candidates in this full-time exempt position
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
• Free in-house supervision for licensure!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level