Clinical Therapist Jobs in North Carolina
Clinical Therapist jobs in North Carolina are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in community mental health centers, hospital behavioral health units, private group practices, and school-based programs, with openings at every level from associate-licensed new graduates through licensed clinical social workers and senior clinicians. The largest hiring markets are Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro, where established employers such as Atrium Health, UNC Health, and Centerstone maintain broad behavioral health workforces. Substance use treatment, trauma-informed care, and child and adolescent therapy are the most consistently sought specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
Provides body work therapy to clients within the scope of individual training and certification.
Responsibilities:
1. Ensures cleanliness of work areas before and after use. Sets up and breaks down work areas and maintains supplies as needed. Immediately cleans up spills. Exercises dependability and willingness to work with schedule flexibility. Maintains schedule as assigned. Practices universal health care protocol while dealing with clients and coworkers.
2. Explains all procedures to clients in a manner that respects their individual needs and preferences. Maintains client confidentiality at all times-on and off-site. Reports any unusual client interactions to the appropriate manager immediately.
3. Performs health history on new and returning clients prior to each session. Ascertains precautions and contraindications for massage prior to each session. Documents above information on standardized health history forms. Consults with other staff when appropriate to provide continuity of care.
4. Provides safe, appropriate and effective body work therapy to clients. Develops individualized body work sessions based on client health history and input. Asks for feedback during session as to depth of work.
Other Information
- Graduation from an accredited Massage program.
- Licensed by the North Carolina Board of Massage and Body Work Therapy.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- One year of massage therapy experience. Clinical experience preferred.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Health Medical Group
Organization Unit: 4 Oncology
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $19.98 - $28.54 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
Provides body work therapy to clients within the scope of individual training and certification.
Responsibilities:
1. Ensures cleanliness of work areas before and after use. Sets up and breaks down work areas and maintains supplies as needed. Immediately cleans up spills. Exercises dependability and willingness to work with schedule flexibility. Maintains schedule as assigned. Practices universal health care protocol while dealing with clients and coworkers.
2. Explains all procedures to clients in a manner that respects their individual needs and preferences. Maintains client confidentiality at all times-on and off-site. Reports any unusual client interactions to the appropriate manager immediately.
3. Performs health history on new and returning clients prior to each session. Ascertains precautions and contraindications for massage prior to each session. Documents above information on standardized health history forms. Consults with other staff when appropriate to provide continuity of care.
4. Provides safe, appropriate and effective body work therapy to clients. Develops individualized body work sessions based on client health history and input. Asks for feedback during session as to depth of work.
Other Information
- Graduation from an accredited Massage program.
- Licensed by the North Carolina Board of Massage and Body Work Therapy.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- One year of massage therapy experience. Clinical experience preferred.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Health Medical Group
Organization Unit: 4 Oncology
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $19.98 - $28.54 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical therapist jobs across North Carolina.
- Active LCSW, LCMHC, or LMFT license issued by North Carolina licensing board
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or related field
- Experience providing individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation standards
- Ability to conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused approaches
Clinical Therapist Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical therapist in North Carolina?
You must earn a master's degree in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy, then apply for licensure through the relevant North Carolina board: the NC Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors for the LCMHC credential, the NC Social Work Certification and Licensure Board for the LCSW, or the NC Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board for the LMFT. Each pathway requires supervised post-graduate hours and a board-approved exam before full licensure is granted.
Which companies hire clinical therapists in North Carolina?
Employers hiring clinical therapists in North Carolina right now include Optum, Evergreen Behavioral Health, and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. North Carolina's mix of large academic health systems, community mental health agencies, and private group practices means openings appear across both urban and rural parts of the state.
Which North Carolina cities have the most clinical therapist jobs?
North Carolina, Charlotte, and Chapel Hill have the most clinical therapist openings in North Carolina. Charlotte and Raleigh drive the largest share of postings because of their major hospital systems, growing outpatient behavioral health networks, and substantial managed care presence, while Greensboro's concentration of community mental health and substance use treatment providers sustains consistent demand in the Triad region.
Are there remote clinical therapist jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, since licensed therapists can deliver talk therapy and counseling services via telehealth without the hands-on requirements that limit remote work in nursing or physical rehabilitation. About 50% of clinical therapist openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with telehealth-only roles most common in outpatient counseling, employee assistance programs, and school-based teletherapy platforms.
How can I get hired as a clinical therapist in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing an associate-licensed position, such as an LCMHC-Associate or LCSW-A role, where you complete supervised hours under a fully licensed clinician. Atrium Health, UNC Health behavioral health divisions, and community mental health centers across North Carolina regularly hire associate-licensed candidates into resident or staff clinician roles. Candidates coming from case management, psychiatric technician, or crisis counselor positions also make strong transitions, and completing a practicum or internship at a North Carolina agency during graduate school is often the fastest way to a first hire.
Where can I find and apply to clinical therapist jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to clinical therapist jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Find roles that fit your license level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one.
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