Primary Therapist - Adolescent Mental Health | Launch AWA North Carolina

At Adolescent Wellness Academy (AWA) , we think teenagers are pretty amazing people. We see through the drama, the fears, and the “attitude” to the pain they’re experiencing—and to their hopes for the future. Our mission is to provide teens who are struggling with mental health or substance use issues with a place where they feel safe, understood, and cared about.

Joining AWA means becoming part of a compassionate, enthusiastic team where therapists, admissions reps, and support staff work hand-in-hand to guide parents and teens through crises, breakthroughs, and life-changing milestones. If you’d like to join us, we would love to hear from you. Adolescent Wellness Academy offers full-time, part-time, and per-diem employment with both remote and location-specific opportunities available.

Primary Therapist – Adolescent Mental Health | Launch AWA North Carolina!

Mooresville, NC | On-Site | Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 11-7 PM | Opening January 2027

Help build something meaningful from day one!

Adolescent Wellness Academy (AWA) is opening our first North Carolina clinic , and we're hiring Primary Therapists to join our founding clinical team!

AWA provides Joint Commission-accredited PHP and IOP mental health care for teens ages 13–17 and their families. We're looking for compassionate, driven therapists who want to make a difference, grow with a new program, and help shape the future of adolescent mental health care in NC.

What You’ll Do

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy for adolescents.
• Complete assessments, diagnoses, and individualized treatment plans.
• Support teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges.
• Engage families and collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Support crisis intervention, safety planning, and discharge coordination.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Help shape our new clinic's culture, programs, and clinical experience!

What You Bring

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Active NC LCMHCA, LCMHC, LCSWA, LCSW, LMFTA, or LMFT credential.
• 2+ years of adolescent mental health or PHP/IOP experience preferred.
• Strong group facilitation, clinical judgment, and family engagement skills.
• Excitement for a growing program and collaborative team environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or Portuguese a plus, not required.
• Availability on-site, Monday–Friday, 12–8 PM .

Why AWA?

Join a founding team where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real difference for teens and families.

North Carolina, we're building our village! Ready to grow with us? Apply today!