Mental Health Therapist Job Description
At Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, we’re passionate about supporting mothers and women through every stage of life, with a strong focus on maternal mental health. We’re looking for clinicians who practice authentically and are excited to grow with a collaborative, mission-driven team. Because of our steady referral stream, most clinicians build a full caseload quickly, and we provide reimbursement for perinatal mental health training and certification to support your professional development.
What You Can Expect
- Outpatient individual therapy (telehealth)
- Flexible scheduling with autonomy over your calendar
- W-2 employment with competitive, session-based compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and paid holidays (for full time)
- CEU stipend, technology start-up stipend, and bonus opportunities
- Credentialing support and professional marketing profile
- Mentorship from maternal mental health experts
We welcome full and associate licensed North Carolina clinicians who are passionate about working with women and the perinatal population and who want to be part of a practice committed to clinical excellence, collaboration, and meaningful community impact.
Why Work With Us
At Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, we believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional providers. We've built a collaborative, mission-driven practice where clinicians are supported, valued, and empowered to do their best work.
As a member of our team, you'll join a multidisciplinary group of therapists, psychiatric providers, and nutrition professionals who are passionate about improving women's mental health across every stage of life. Rather than working in isolation, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced colleagues who share your commitment to evidence-based, compassionate care.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
- Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree in Counseling, Social Work, PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LCMHC.
- Active, unrestricted license in the State of North Carolina
- A copy of license must be provided to Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC.
Other Qualification Preferences:
- At least two years’ experience working in the mental health field.
- Prior experience working in maternal health setting.
- Training in perinatal mental health, certification in perinatal mental health (PMH-C), working towards PMH-C exam, or willingness to get training within one year of employment.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Telehealth clinical counseling services to patients of Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC. On site available in Raleigh or Durham if preferred by candidate.
- Attend bi-weekly team meetings where we laugh, have fun and learn from each other!
- Complete documentation in accordance with company policies.
- Provide effective and quality therapy to our clients!
Work Hours:
- We will decide together on a schedule that works well for you as long as you fulfill your contact hour requirement. Our clinicians typically work 3-5 days/week based on personal preference
- Minimum 18 patient contact hours/week for full-time; 12 contact hours/week for part-time
- Autonomy over your own schedule
We have an amazing, fun, and cohesive team! Join us!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $66.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
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Work Location: Remote
