Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs in North Carolina

Department:

39913 CareNet Inc - Counseling Admin: Piedmont Plaza

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Weekdays

Primarily daytime hours; flexibility based on client and training needs

Pay Range

$28.55 - $42.85

Locations: Winston-Salem, NC | Fayetteville, NC | Greenville, NC | Marion, NC

Begin Your Counseling Career with Purpose

CareNet Counseling is accepting applications for Counseling Residents to join our team across multiple North Carolina locations.

As a CareNet Resident, you will provide supervised clinical counseling services while participating in a robust residency program designed to prepare you for independent licensure and long‑term professional success in a mission‑driven counseling environment.

Essential Functions

• Provide high‑quality clinical services including pastoral counseling, psychotherapy, consultation, and psychoeducation under supervision
• Conduct comprehensive client intakes, collect full client data, and establish clear, written therapeutic agreements
• Assist clients in identifying goals and working toward desired therapeutic outcomes
• Participate fully in the CareNet Residency in Psychotherapy and Spirituality, including required training sessions and learning activities
• Attend scheduled resident group meetings and weekly individual supervision sessions
• Complete required reading, writing assignments, and documentation of supervisory hours
• Maintain ethical standards in accordance with professional and licensing guidelines
• Collaborate effectively with clinical, administrative, and support staff to promote high‑quality care
• Contribute to departmental effectiveness, quality improvement efforts, and daily operations
• Serve on department committees or work groups as assigned
• At the discretion of the Regional Manager, assist with administrative, marketing, or community outreach activities (up to one day per week)
• Build cooperative working relationships with community professionals and referral sources
• Engage in ongoing professional development and skill building to support licensure and clinical growth

Education, Experience, Licensure, and Certification Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in a counseling‑related discipline required
• Completion of an accredited counseling program, including internships in mental health settings
• Experience in ministry or human services preferred
• Active associate behavioral health license in North Carolina, such as:
• LCMHC-A
• LMFT-A
• LCSW-A
• LCAS-A

Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated potential to provide effective clinical care under supervision
• Openness to supervision, feedback, and structured training
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain personal, emotional, physical, and spiritual well‑being while serving a diverse client population
• Commitment to teamwork, ethical practice, and CareNet’s mission and values
• Willingness to contribute to administrative, outreach, and programmatic needs of the center

Shift & Work Details

• Status: Full‑time Counseling Resident
• Schedule: Primarily daytime hours; flexibility based on client and training needs
• Work Environment: Clean, well‑lit office setting with moderate noise levels; role may involve emotionally charged or complex client situations

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Provides clinical counseling for clients of CareNet Counseling Centers, participates in the mission of the CareNet Counseling Center at assigned location, and participates in the educational aspects of the CareNet Residency in Psychotherapy and Spirituality. In addition, responsible for administrative activities as assigned.