Mental Health Therapist - Candor, NC

Job description

Mental Health Therapist
Location: Candor, NC | Salary: $60,000/year |
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 remote)
Monday–Friday, holidays & weekends off

Make More Than a Living—Make a Difference
Join us in transforming the lives of at-risk youth at our adolescent residential academy, helping them develop the skills for long-term success.

Benefits:
-Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
-19 days of PTO in the first year + 11 paid holidays
-401(k) with up to 5% employer match
-Paid clinical supervision (for associates)
-No Medicaid billing required
-Meals provided on duty
-PSLF-eligible employer

Responsibilities:
-Provide treatment for up to 40 male clients with substance use, trauma, and mental health diagnoses.
-Deliver individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based models (e.g., CBT, Seeking Safety, TF-CBT).
-Conduct assessments, including trauma screenings, suicide risk evaluations, and crisis interventions.
-Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with case management, education, and residential teams.
-Facilitate clinical groups on topics like substance use prevention, grief, and emotional regulation.
-Maintain clinical documentation and ensure compliance with policies.
-Serve as a liaison for clients receiving external mental health services.
-Participate in staff training, crisis response, and on-call rotation as needed.

Qualifications:
-Required: Licensure as LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or Clinical Psychologist (must maintain active license).
-Preferred: Experience with juvenile treatment populations, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-informed care. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
-Other: Must meet Eckerd’s auto insurance requirements and be able to drive for business purposes.

About Our Program
Eckerd Connects’ Short-Term Juvenile Justice Residential Program provides a 4-6 month rehabilitative experience for adjudicated males (ages 13-17) referred by North Carolina’s Department of Public Safety. The program integrates education, behavioral health, and family counseling in a structured, strength-based setting to promote long-term success.

📍 Location: Boys Residential Academy at Candor, 500 E Ku Sumee Rd, NC 27229


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• hybrid
• no medicaid billing
• working with at-risk youth