Psychotherapist

Hiring Range: LCSW-A Minimum $25.44/hour (commensurate with experience) LCSW or LMHC-Minimum $33.45/hour (commensurate with experience)


Hours: Full and part-time positions available based on experience, skills and interest (20-40 hours per week)


Benefits: The benefits package includes excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost, retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401(k) with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick, 13 paid holidays, floating holiday, new hires start out with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing immediately, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness allowance and more. (Benefits differ for part time employees). Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate!

CHA is hiring experienced psychotherapists who would like to work in schools, the community or office based settings with adolescents and their families.


Primary Responsibilities:

• Establish therapeutic relationships and provide clinical therapy according to professional standards of practice
• Complete intake evaluations and comprehensive clinical assessments as indicated by clinical setting and client needs
• Provide client education, referral, and follow-up services based on identified needs
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation according to clinical practice standards throughout course of treatment/service engagement
• Participate in and/or facilitate group sessions aligned with client needs and program goals
• Coordinate service planning with internal and external providers based on client needs
• Coordinate with schools, providers, and community partners as required

Education/Experience: Master's in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling


License: LCSW or LMHC ( if past experience is as a school social worker or in the area of substance use or adolescent services prior to licensure then an associate license social worker is eligible). If school social worker then eligible to apply for LCSW-A applicants accepted.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of social, economic and emotional needs
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development
• Knowledge of common childhood mental health diagnoses

Our Mission

To improve individual and community health through services, education, and collaborative action.

Our Vision

We envision a thriving community where people make healthy choices in healthy environments.

CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.