Clinical Therapist / Associates (LCMHC, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHCA)

About Us Guided Hope Family Counseling is a growing, clinician-led private practice dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate mental health care to individuals and families in our community. We believe that a healthy practice starts with supported clinicians. Our mission is to handle the administrative, operational, and business details seamlessly so that you can focus entirely on what you do best: helping your clients heal and grow. We do accept medicaid and most commercial insurances and are willing to credential with others if wanted. At Guided Hope, we don't just say we value work-life balance— we listen , and we build a supportive, warm team culture that proves it. Job Summary We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and ethically grounded Mental Health Professional to join our team in Hickory, NC. This position is open to both Fully Licensed individuals (LCMHC, LMFT, LCSW) and Associate-Level clinicians (LCMHCA, LMFTA, LCSWA) who are actively working toward full licensure. What We Offer (Benefits & Culture)

Competitive Pay Structures:

Attractive fee-split or hourly compensation models tailored to experience and clinical load. We are flexible and will work with you on your needs and craft a pay structure that works best for you. Paid Time Off (PTO): Earned leave to ensure you can truly disconnect and recharge.

Complete Administrative Support:

We take care of client intake, scheduling, billing, insurance credentialing, and marketing. You take care of your clients, we take care of you.

Clinical Collaboration:

Work alongside a warm, collaborative team of experienced clinicians with regular opportunities for clinical consultations.

Flexible Scheduling:

Control your own hours and build a schedule that fits your life. We are very pro-family and will work with you and will allow for flexibility as we understand life happens and there may be moments you may not want to miss. Responsibilities & Duties Provide high-quality, client-centered individual, couples, or family psychotherapy. Conduct clinical assessments, intake evaluations, and develop customized treatment plans. Maintain accurate, timely, and ethically sound clinical documentation (progress notes, assessments, treatment plans) via our EHR platform. Coordinate care with community partners or medical professionals when necessary to support comprehensive client care. Participate in periodic team meetings and clinical consultations. We use the latest technology to accomplish our needs, but you are not required to use any of the extra tools such as AI note taking.

Qualifications & Skills Education:

Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or a related mental health field from an accredited institution.

Licensure:

Active, valid license to practice therapy in North Carolina (LCMHC, LMFT, LCSW) or associate status (LCMHCA, LMFTA, LCSWA).

Please note:

Must be in good standing with your respective licensing board.

Experience:

Experience in a private practice, outpatient clinic, or community mental health setting preferred but not required for exceptional associate candidates.

Attributes:

Strong ethical boundaries, excellent communication skills, high emotional intelligence, and a desire to contribute positively to a team environment.

Job Type:

Full-time Work Location:

In-person / Hybrid (Hickory, NC) How to

Apply :

If you are ready to take the next step in your clinical career with a practice that truly listens and supports your growth, we would love to connect. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your clinical interests and availability directly through Indeed.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$47,392.29 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health savings account Paid time off

License/Certification:

License (Required)

Work Location:

In person