Outpatient Therapist

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

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a compassionate, caring, and dedicated Outpatient Therapist to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team in Elizabeth City, NC.

This isn’t just a job — you will be influencing change and shaping futures as a leader in our shared mission of helping people reach their full potential.

Your Role in Our Mission

As an Outpatient Therapist you will utilize screenings, evaluations, and diagnostic assessments to develop client treatment goals and person-centered plans (PCP’s) which will include input from the clients regarding treatment and diverse after-care plans. You may provide services to individuals and groups with substance use and mental health struggles to include initiating contact and working with family members or support systems in the care process.

Why Join Us?  

As a part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders of clinical excellence in mental health and substance use services that care about your success.

Enjoy a consistent schedule of Monday – Friday, 8 am-5 pm, onsite.

We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.

Compensation & 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.
• Supervision for licensure.

What We’re Looking For:

• Full or provisional licensure: LCSW, LCMHC
  • Dual licensure preferred: LCAS
• Experience in Substance Use services preferred.
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work.

Ready to Apply?

Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at or send your resume to Show email.

About Easterseals PORT Health 

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults,, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Diverse Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!