LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or Associate-Licensed Clinician Aspen Mental Health | Ronda, NC Contract / 1099 | 20-35 Hours per Week | Flexible Schedule We believe clients come to therapy because they want something to change. Our clinicians strive to understand what is driving a client's concerns, address problems at their roots, and use current, evidence-informed approaches to help clients experience meaningful improvement. We specialize in trauma treatment across the lifespan and also work extensively with children, adolescents, and families. We strive to stay current with advances in mental health treatment and continually develop our clinical skills. We're looking for a therapist who shares that philosophy—and who wants to continue growing as a clinician in a small, supportive, family-oriented practice. Who We're Looking For We are looking for a clinician who: Is licensed or associate-licensed in North Carolina as an LCMHC, LCMHCA, LCSW, LCSWA, LMFT, or LMFTA Is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-informed treatment and addressing the root of client concerns , rather than focusing exclusively on symptom management Has training in trauma treatment or is willing to complete training in an evidence-based trauma treatment model within the first six months Values continued learning and professional growth Can work independently while also collaborating with colleagues on clinical cases Demonstrates strong professional judgment, communication, documentation, behavior, boundaries, and professional appearance Is comfortable working with children, adolescents, adults, and/or families Is comfortable working with clients from a variety of backgrounds, especially clients for whom Christian faith or spirituality is an important part of their lives Can appropriately integrate a client's faith into counseling when requested while maintaining sound clinical and ethical practice Training in approaches such as EMDR, IFS, CPT, or other evidence-based trauma models is especially valued. Clinicians without qualifying trauma-model training will be expected to obtain appropriate training within six months. External training and associated costs are the responsibility of the clinician. Why Aspen? We want clinicians to do excellent clinical work without sacrificing their lives outside of the office.

We offer:

Flexible scheduling Approximately 20-35 hours per week A caseload that can be built around your availability Primarily in-person work with some telehealth opportunities A small, supportive, family-oriented work environment Clinical collaboration and opportunities for professional growth A practice committed to staying current with effective treatment approaches A culture that values clinician self-care and work-life balance Free clinical supervision for LCMHCAs We don't expect every therapist to practice exactly the same way. We do expect our clinicians to take their clinical work seriously, continue developing their skills, and thoughtfully choose treatment approaches based on the needs of each client. The question that guides our work is simple: "What does this client need in order to get better?" Basic Requirements Clinicians must: Maintain appropriate North Carolina professional licensure or associate licensure Successfully complete a criminal background check and employment screening Have or obtain an appropriate laptop or computer and access to Microsoft Office , which are necessary for our EHR and clinical documentation Maintain appropriate device security and comply with Aspen Mental Health's privacy, confidentiality, HIPAA, and technology-security requirements Complete required trauma-model training within six months if not already appropriately trained Is Aspen a Good Fit for You? This position may be a particularly good fit for an experienced therapist looking for greater flexibility and autonomy or an associate clinician who wants to develop into a highly skilled therapist while receiving support and supervision. We're looking for someone who is professional, dependable, curious, willing to learn, and genuinely invested in helping clients get better.

Location:

Ronda, North Carolina Position:

Independent Contractor (1099)

Fee Split:

varies for hrs worked

Hours:

Approximately 20-35 hours per week

Schedule:

Flexible Format:

Primarily in-person with some telehealth LCMHCAs receive clinical supervision at no cost. Please submit a current resume or CV with your application. Applications submitted without a resume or CV will not be considered.

Pay:

$60.00 - $110.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 35.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person