Psychotherapist Jobs in North Carolina
Psychotherapist jobs in North Carolina are active and growing, concentrated across community mental health centers, hospital-based behavioral health units, private group practices, and university counseling services, with openings from associate-level clinicians through senior and supervisory roles. The heaviest hiring is in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro, where large employers such as Atrium Health, WakeMed, and Cone Health have maintained consistent behavioral health hiring. The most in-demand specialties include trauma-focused therapy, substance use treatment, and child and adolescent mental health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
Join TeamHealth, a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization since 1979 employing 35,000+ professionals nationwide and focus on delivering high-quality behavioral health care to older adults without the administrative responsibility of private practice. This role offers clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and strong organizational support in post-acute and long-term care settings (SNF/LTC/ALF/IRF).
Role Overview
- Full-time flexible Monday – Friday schedule
- No nights or weekends
- Flexible, onsite, round-and-go model with remote documentation
- Provide clinical assessments, diagnoses, and individual psychotherapy
- Treat depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment disorder, grief and loss plus life transitions
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams across care settings
Compensation and Benefits
- Estimated compensation range of $60,000 – $90,000 annually with no cap on productivity income
- Base salary plus productivity, W2 position with full benefits (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k)
- Back-end infrastructure and clinical support provided
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted North Carolina license as LPC/LCPC or LMFT
- LCSWs not considered at this time
- Eligible for independent practice and billing
- All experience levels as a psychotherapist welcome
- Experience with older adults or post-acute care preferred
Apply today!
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Benefits
- Industry-leading onboarding training program
- Company issued iPad supporting seamless remote access for enhanced collaboration
- Developed infrastructure with extensive back office as well as local management support
- Dental, health, vision, 401k and more
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Flex time off
- Professional liability insurance
About the City
Just one hour from the Research Triangle, Fayetteville, Goldsboro, Wilmington, and the beautiful North Carolina coast, Clinton is a beautiful city dedicated to providing its diverse citizenry with a quality of life that is unsurpassed in the region. Historic homes and picturesque yards charm residents and visitors alike. There's a strong communal spirit in this thriving city with a beautifully renovated downtown, tree-lined streets, excellent schools, outstanding healthcare, and growing economy.
Job Description
Join TeamHealth, a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization since 1979 employing 35,000+ professionals nationwide and focus on delivering high-quality behavioral health care to older adults without the administrative responsibility of private practice. This role offers clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and strong organizational support in post-acute and long-term care settings (SNF/LTC/ALF/IRF).
Role Overview
- Full-time flexible Monday – Friday schedule
- No nights or weekends
- Flexible, onsite, round-and-go model with remote documentation
- Provide clinical assessments, diagnoses, and individual psychotherapy
- Treat depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment disorder, grief and loss plus life transitions
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams across care settings
Compensation and Benefits
- Estimated compensation range of $60,000 – $90,000 annually with no cap on productivity income
- Base salary plus productivity, W2 position with full benefits (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k)
- Back-end infrastructure and clinical support provided
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted North Carolina license as LPC/LCPC or LMFT
- LCSWs not considered at this time
- Eligible for independent practice and billing
- All experience levels as a psychotherapist welcome
- Experience with older adults or post-acute care preferred
Apply today!
California Applicant Privacy Act: https://www.teamhealth.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/
Benefits
- Industry-leading onboarding training program
- Company issued iPad supporting seamless remote access for enhanced collaboration
- Developed infrastructure with extensive back office as well as local management support
- Dental, health, vision, 401k and more
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Flex time off
- Professional liability insurance
About the City
Just one hour from the Research Triangle, Fayetteville, Goldsboro, Wilmington, and the beautiful North Carolina coast, Clinton is a beautiful city dedicated to providing its diverse citizenry with a quality of life that is unsurpassed in the region. Historic homes and picturesque yards charm residents and visitors alike. There's a strong communal spirit in this thriving city with a beautifully renovated downtown, tree-lined streets, excellent schools, outstanding healthcare, and growing economy.
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Psychotherapist Job Market in North Carolina
A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Telos Health Systems12T
- Advocate Aurora Health11
- Atrium Health5
- TeamHealth3
- Eventus WholeHealth2E
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in psychotherapist jobs across North Carolina.
- Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCMHC, or Licensed Psychologist credential issued by North Carolina
- Master's or doctoral degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Experience providing individual and group therapy in an outpatient or inpatient setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records 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-informed care
Psychotherapist Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a psychotherapist in North Carolina?
Becoming a psychotherapist in North Carolina requires a graduate degree and a state-issued clinical license. Most practitioners pursue licensure through the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors, earning the Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential, or through the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board at the Licensed Clinical Social Worker level. Both paths require supervised post-graduate hours and a passing score on a national clinical exam before independent practice is permitted.
Which companies hire psychotherapists in North Carolina?
Employers hiring psychotherapists in North Carolina right now include Telos Health Systems, Advocate Aurora Health, and Atrium Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. North Carolina's large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and university-affiliated counseling programs account for a significant share of consistent openings across the state.
Which North Carolina cities have the most psychotherapist jobs?
The cities with the most psychotherapist openings in North Carolina are Charlotte, Asheville, and Rutherfordton. Charlotte and Raleigh lead because of their large hospital systems and dense population of outpatient group practices, while Greensboro anchors the Triad region's network of community mental health and substance use treatment programs that draw from the surrounding suburban and rural counties.
Are there remote psychotherapist jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, and more than most clinical roles. About 89% of psychotherapist openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the widespread adoption of telehealth platforms across outpatient therapy since the expansion of parity regulations. Telehealth positions are most common in individual talk therapy and medication-assisted treatment case management, while intensive outpatient, crisis services, and inpatient roles remain primarily on-site.
How can I get hired as a psychotherapist in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or resident clinician role at a community mental health center, where supervision toward full licensure is built into the position. Atrium Health, UNC Health, and area LME-MCO contracted agencies regularly post associate-level openings designed for provisionally licensed candidates. Coming from a case manager, behavioral health technician, or crisis counselor background is a common lateral move, and holding a provisional LCMHC-A or LCSW-A credential from the relevant North Carolina board is the clearest signal to hiring managers that you are ready to practice under supervision.
Where can I find and apply to psychotherapist jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to psychotherapist jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings below for roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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