Primary Therapist – Adolescent Mental Health | Launch AWA North Carolina!

Adolescent Wellness Academy • Mooresville, NC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Adolescent Wellness Academy (AWA) is hiring Primary Therapists for its first North Carolina clinic in Mooresville. The clinic is scheduled to open in January 2027 and will provide Joint Commission-accredited PHP and IOP mental health care for teens ages 13–17 and their families. This is an on-site, full-time role on the founding clinical team. Therapists will provide individual, family, and group therapy; conduct assessments and develop treatment plans; support adolescents experiencing mental health and behavioral challenges; and collaborate with families and a multidisciplinary team. The role also contributes to crisis response and the development of the new clinic’s culture, programs, and clinical experience.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Active North Carolina LCMHCA, LCMHC, LCSWA, LCSW, LMFTA, or LMFT credential.
• Strong group facilitation, clinical judgment, and family engagement skills.
• Excitement for a growing program and collaborative team environment.
• Availability to work on-site, Monday–Friday, 12–8 PM.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of adolescent mental health or PHP/IOP experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or Portuguese is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy for adolescents.
• Complete assessments and diagnoses and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Support teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges.
• Engage families and collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Support crisis intervention, safety planning, and discharge coordination.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Help shape the new clinic’s culture, programs, and clinical experience.

What This Job Offers

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