Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Pediatrics) – Join a Collaborative & Supportive Clinic Team

Are you seeking a meaningful career where your work directly transforms lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment? Therapy Smarts may be the perfect fit for you!

We’re expanding our services and are looking for a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LCSW, LMHC, LCPC, or equivalent) to join our pioneering mental health program within our established multidisciplinary pediatric clinic.

Who We Are

Therapy Smarts, Inc. is a therapist-founded outpatient pediatric clinic located in the Raleigh-Durham area. We’ve built a strong reputation for providing top-tier Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy to children of all ages and backgrounds. We are now launching a dedicated Mental Health Counseling program to further support the families we serve.

Our mission?
Turning challenges into triumphs—one child at a time.

Why This Role Is Unique

This is a ground-floor opportunity to help build and shape our in-house mental health program. You’ll have the rare chance to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals while making a significant impact on both children and their caregivers.

We take care of the administrative load—including billing, scheduling, and referrals—so you can focus solely on what matters most: providing exceptional care.

Ideal Candidate Qualities

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related discipline
• Full licensure to practice independently in North Carolina (no supervision required)
• At least 3 years of experience providing psychotherapy (preferably with children)
• Strong rapport-building and communication skills
• Familiarity with evidence-based approaches for a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, ADHD, trauma, Autism, depression, and more
• A compassionate, ethical approach to care and confidentiality
• Team-oriented mindset and comfort working within a multidisciplinary clinic
• Organizational and time-management skills to manage caseloads effectively
• Spanish/English bilingual fluency is a plus!

Role Highlights

• Provide individual and family therapy to children and their parents or caregivers
• Collaborate closely with in-house therapists across multiple specialties
• Utilize your clinical expertise to support emotional, social, and behavioral growth
• Opportunity to help shape the direction of our developing mental health department

Position Details

• Job Types: Full-time or Part-time
• Schedule: Flexible weekday hours; no weekends
• Location: Clinic-based setting in Raleigh-Durham, NC
• Licensure: Required (independent practice)

What Sets Us Apart

We’ve crafted a benefit and support package to allow our clinicians to focus on what they do best—providing care.

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary with monthly incentive bonuses
• PTO and paid federal holidays
• Up to 5 additional days off during the winter holiday closure
• Annual performance and referral bonuses
• CEU and license reimbursement
• 401(k) eligibility for full-time staff
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (FT)
• HSA and FSA options
• Voluntary life, STD, and LTD insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Company-paid access to digital therapy resources

Tools & Support

• Intake, billing, and scheduling handled by office staff
• Streamlined electronic documentation system
• Prebuilt templates for reporting
• Mentorship and growth opportunities, including leadership development

This is more than a job—it’s a mission.
Therapy Smarts offers you the chance to grow, innovate, and make a lasting impact in a joyful and empowering workplace.

Ready to apply?
Send your resume or inquiries to Elena at hr@therapysmarts.net, or submit an application online.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics

Work Location: In person