Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Easterseals PORT Health, Morganton, NC, United States
Job Details
Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH)
is seeking a
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
to join our
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Team. This role is ideal for clinicians passionate about serving adults with severe mental health and substance use needs through compassionate, community‑based care.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact every day? This is more than a job. It’s purpose‑driven work rooted in compassion, ethics, and integrity.
Your Role in Our Mission
As a Therapist on the ACT Team, you’ll provide intensive, recovery‑oriented treatment to adults with severe and persistent mental illness—meeting clients where they live, work, and thrive. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering holistic, wrap‑around care that promotes stability, dignity, and independence.
Why Join Our ACT Team?
We’re committed to building resilient clinicians and supportive teams. At ESPH, your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly changes lives.
What You’ll Experience
Community Impact – Deliver therapy in real‑world, community‑based settings
Team‑Based Care – Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, peer support specialists, and co‑occurring disorder professionals
Client Advocacy – Uphold trauma‑informed, person‑centered care and client choice
Professional Growth – Licensure supervision, ongoing training, mentorship, and career development
Compensation & Benefits
As a part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders that care about your success. We also offer a full benefits package for benefits‑eligible positions.
Annual Salary: $52,000 to $65,000 (equivalent to $25.00–$31.25/hour), based on licensure & experience
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
Life and Disability Insurance (company‑paid for eligible employees)
403(b) Retirement Plan
Mileage Reimbursement
Company phone, laptop & full IT support
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
Licensure supervision funding (up to $65/week)
What You’ll Do
Provide individual and group therapy to 4–5 adult clients per day in community settings
Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans aligned with ACT best practices
Participate in daily multidisciplinary team meetings
Collaborate with families, community partners, and referral sources
Complete timely and accurate documentation in Welligent EMR
Participate in the rotating on‑call crisis schedule to maintain ACT model fidelity
Uphold ethical standards, trauma‑informed practices, and client‑centered care
What We’re Looking For
Licensure: LCSW/A, LCMHC/A, LMFT/A, LPC (provisional or full NC licensure required)
Experience: Community‑based work preferred; must be comfortable meeting clients where they are
Requirements: Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and passion for serving vulnerable adults
Strong interpersonal skills, clinical judgment, and documentation abilities
Ready to apply? Join a team where work isn’t just something you do—it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at www.eastersealsPORT.com or send your resume to recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com.
Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in‑person and telehealth service delivery. Our 2,600‑member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
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Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH)
is seeking a
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
to join our
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Team. This role is ideal for clinicians passionate about serving adults with severe mental health and substance use needs through compassionate, community‑based care.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact every day? This is more than a job. It’s purpose‑driven work rooted in compassion, ethics, and integrity.
Your Role in Our Mission
As a Therapist on the ACT Team, you’ll provide intensive, recovery‑oriented treatment to adults with severe and persistent mental illness—meeting clients where they live, work, and thrive. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering holistic, wrap‑around care that promotes stability, dignity, and independence.
Why Join Our ACT Team?
We’re committed to building resilient clinicians and supportive teams. At ESPH, your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly changes lives.
What You’ll Experience
Community Impact – Deliver therapy in real‑world, community‑based settings
Team‑Based Care – Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, peer support specialists, and co‑occurring disorder professionals
Client Advocacy – Uphold trauma‑informed, person‑centered care and client choice
Professional Growth – Licensure supervision, ongoing training, mentorship, and career development
Compensation & Benefits
As a part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders that care about your success. We also offer a full benefits package for benefits‑eligible positions.
Annual Salary: $52,000 to $65,000 (equivalent to $25.00–$31.25/hour), based on licensure & experience
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
Life and Disability Insurance (company‑paid for eligible employees)
403(b) Retirement Plan
Mileage Reimbursement
Company phone, laptop & full IT support
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
Licensure supervision funding (up to $65/week)
What You’ll Do
Provide individual and group therapy to 4–5 adult clients per day in community settings
Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans aligned with ACT best practices
Participate in daily multidisciplinary team meetings
Collaborate with families, community partners, and referral sources
Complete timely and accurate documentation in Welligent EMR
Participate in the rotating on‑call crisis schedule to maintain ACT model fidelity
Uphold ethical standards, trauma‑informed practices, and client‑centered care
What We’re Looking For
Licensure: LCSW/A, LCMHC/A, LMFT/A, LPC (provisional or full NC licensure required)
Experience: Community‑based work preferred; must be comfortable meeting clients where they are
Requirements: Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and passion for serving vulnerable adults
Strong interpersonal skills, clinical judgment, and documentation abilities
Ready to apply? Join a team where work isn’t just something you do—it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at www.eastersealsPORT.com or send your resume to recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com.
Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in‑person and telehealth service delivery. Our 2,600‑member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
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