Therapist

Some careers are just jobs. This one is different. At Pinnacle Family Services , the work you do every day has a real and lasting impact on children and families who need it most. For over 30 years, we've provided evidence-based therapeutic foster care and behavioral health services to at-risk youth across North Carolina and South Carolina — specializing in serving children who have experienced trauma, loss, abuse, or neglect. Our approach is trauma-informed and relationship-focused, because we know that healing happens through connection. When you join Pinnacle, you're not just joining an organization — you're joining a community of professionals who show up every day because they genuinely believe in this work. Pinnacle Family Services is part of Health Connect America , a COA-accredited family of behavioral health brands serving children, families, and adults across nine states. That means you'll have the close-knit culture and mission focus of a team that's been doing this work for decades, backed by the resources, clinical infrastructure, and organizational support to help you do it well. Every program across our network shares the same commitment — compassionate, client-centered care that meets people where they are and walks alongside them toward something better. Come make a difference and grow with us. Health Connect America Family of Brands If you're someone who believes that compassionate, evidence-based mental health care can help individuals and families overcome challenges and reach their full potential, this role was built for you. As a Therapist at Health Connect America, you'll provide high-quality therapeutic services that support emotional wellness, strengthen coping skills, and promote lasting positive outcomes. Through assessment, treatment planning, therapy, crisis intervention, and collaboration, you'll play an important role in helping clients achieve meaningful progress in their lives. What You'll Do Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and utilize evidence-based assessment tools to identify client strengths, needs, and treatment recommendations Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives in collaboration with clients, families, and multidisciplinary treatment teams Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based interventions to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, and other mental health conditions Monitor client progress, maintain ongoing communication and follow-up, and adjust treatment interventions to support positive outcomes Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to additional resources and support services as needed Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation while ensuring compliance with organizational policies, payer requirements, accreditation standards, and state regulations What To Expect This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing therapeutic services that help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve improved mental health and well-being. You'll work closely with clients, caregivers, schools, healthcare providers, and community partners to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care. Success in this position requires strong clinical skills, empathy, effective communication, and a commitment to delivering person-centered care. You'll participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities designed to strengthen your clinical expertise and support career growth. For clinicians providing services in North Carolina, responsibilities may also include integrated care functions such as care coordination, health promotion, transitional care, and community resource linkage. We welcome candidates who bring a passion for behavioral health and meet the following qualifications Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field required Must hold a LMSW, LMFT-A, or LPC-A license Additional Qualifications Experience conducting behavioral health assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions preferred Strong knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention practices Excellent communication, documentation, collaboration, and relationship-building skills Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team while managing an active caseload Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current vehicle insurance required for community-based service delivery, when applicable Be Well with Us Flexible scheduling and a culture that recognizes the importance of work/life balance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including 8 mental health counseling sessions annually because your well-being matters Paid time off and paid holidays Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary insurance options Health Savings Account with company contribution Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account Access to a Health Navigator 401(k) Retirement Plan Benefits Hub and Tickets at Work offering exclusive savings and everyday perks Join a team where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of others. Employment at Health Connect America and it's companies is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team. Health Connect America and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. For more information on Equal Opportunity, please click here Equal Employment Opportunity Posters #J-18808-Ljbffr Health Connect America, Inc.