Licensed Mental Health Therapist

About the Job

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact every day? Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Therapist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team . This role is ideal for clinicians who are passionate about serving adults with severe mental health and substance use needs through compassionate, community-based care.

This is more than a job. It's purpose-driven work rooted in compassion, ethics, and integrity.

Your Role in Our Mission:

As a Therapist on the ACT Team, you'll provide intensive, recovery-oriented treatment to adults with severe and persistent mental illness- meeting clients where they live, work, and thrive . You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering holistic, wraparound care that promotes stability, dignity, and independence.

Why Join Our ACT Team?

We're committed to building resilient clinicians and supportive teams. At ESPH, your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly changes lives.

What You'll Experience:

• Community Impact - Deliver therapy in real-world, community-based settings.
• Team-Based Care - Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, peer support specialists, and co-occurring disorder professionals.
• Client Advocacy - Uphold trauma-informed, person-centered care and client choice.
• Professional Growth - Licensure supervision, ongoing training, mentorship, and career development.

Compensation & Benefits:

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 that care about your success. We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.

• Annual Salary: $52,000 to $65,000 (equivalent to $25.00-$31.25/hour), based on licensure & experience.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Life and Disability Insurance (company-paid for eligible employees).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Mileage Reimbursement.
• Company phone, laptop & full IT support.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer.
• Licensure supervision funding (up to $65/week).

What You'll Do:

• Provide individual and group therapy to 4-5 adult clients per day in community settings.
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans aligned with ACT best practices.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Collaborate with families, community partners, and referral sources.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in Welligent EMR.
• Participate in the rotating on-call crisis schedule to maintain ACT model fidelity.
• Uphold ethical standards, trauma-informed practices, and client-centered care.

What We're Looking For:

• Licensure: LCSW/A, LCMHC/A, LMFT/A, LPC (provisional or full NC licensure required).
• Experience: Community-based work preferred; must be comfortable meeting clients where they are.
• Requirements: Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and passion for serving vulnerable adults.
• Strong interpersonal skills, clinical judgment, and documentation abilities.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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About Easterseals PORT Health:

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of 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, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!