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Mental Health Therapist & Counselor Jobs in Eastern North Carolina

Make a difference in the lives of others. Grow in your passion. Have time to care for yourself, too.

At Carolina Therapy Connection (CTC), we believe the clinicians who provide that care deserve the same compassion, encouragement, and support they give to others every day.

We also understand that working in mental health can be emotionally demanding. Between supporting clients through difficult experiences, maintaining documentation, managing caseloads, and balancing life outside of work, even the most passionate therapists can experience burnout.

We want CTC to be a place where you can continue making a difference without losing yourself in the process.

Our Mental Wellness program offers counseling and therapy services for children, adolescents, adults, and families throughout Eastern North Carolina.

We welcome professionals from a variety of clinical backgrounds, including Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors (LCMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), psychologists, and eligible associate-level clinicians.

Whether you’re an experienced therapist looking for a new opportunity or an associate-level clinician beginning your professional journey, we’d love for you to discover what makes Carolina Therapy Connection different!

A Mental Health Career That Supports Your Life, Not Just Your Caseload

You spend your career helping others care for their mental health. Your own well-being matters just as much.

 

We know that mental health professionals carry a lot.

 

Supporting clients through trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions requires compassion, clinical skill, patience, and emotional energy.

 

We also know that documentation, demanding schedules, and administrative responsibilities can take time away from the things that matter most outside of work.

 

At Carolina Therapy Connection, we’re intentional about building a supportive work environment where therapists can pursue meaningful careers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

 

What Work-Life Balance Looks Like at CTC

  • Full-Time Benefits Beginning at 32 Hours: Eligible employees can qualify for full-time benefits at 32 hours per week rather than a traditional 40-hour workweek.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Opportunities to create schedules that support your personal and professional priorities.
  • Four-Day Workweek Options: Depending on position and clinical needs, condensed schedules may be available.
  • Daytime Weekday Opportunities: Positions may offer daytime hours without routine evening or weekend requirements, depending on the role and client scheduling needs.
  • 10-Month Employment Options: Eligible positions may offer additional time away during the year.
  • Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN Opportunities: Employment options may be available to support different seasons of life.
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays: Because taking time to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work matters.
  • Administrative Support: Dedicated teams help with scheduling, insurance authorizations, billing, and other administrative workflows.
  • AI-Supported Documentation: Technology designed to streamline clinical documentation and reduce administrative demands.
  • Employee Wellness Resources: Access to an Employee Assistance Program, including counseling and wellness support for eligible employees.
  • Teletherapy options: Work from the comfort of your own home.

 

We recognize that work-life balance looks different for every person.

 

Whether you’re raising a family, pursuing advanced training, managing personal responsibilities, or simply wanting more time for yourself, we want to support your ability to build a sustainable career.

 

Schedules, employment arrangements, and benefits vary by position, location, and eligibility.

 

Meaningful Mental Health Work With the Populations You’re Passionate About

One of the exciting things about our Mental Wellness program is the opportunity to serve individuals across different stages of life.

 

Carolina Therapy Connection isn’t just a pediatric therapy practice. Our mental wellness services extend to children, teens, adults, and families.

 

We recognize that different clinicians have different interests, strengths, training, and professional goals.

 

Some therapists feel especially passionate about helping young children build emotional regulation skills. Others love working with teenagers as they navigate relationships, identity, school stress, and growing independence.

 

Some are drawn to adult counseling, helping individuals work through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, or major life transitions.

 

And others enjoy supporting families as they improve communication, strengthen relationships, and navigate challenges together.

 

Depending on clinician credentials, training, experience, and program needs, our Mental Wellness team may provide services involving:

  • Anxiety and excessive worry
  • Depression and mood-related concerns
  • Stress management and coping skills
  • Trauma and difficult life experiences
  • Emotional regulation and behavioral concerns
  • Child and adolescent mental health
  • Adult mental health and emotional wellness
  • Family relationships and communication
  • Parenting support and caregiver guidance
  • Life transitions and adjustment challenges
  • Self-esteem and confidence
  • Social relationships and interpersonal skills

 

We value individualized, evidence-informed care that respects each person’s unique experiences, goals, and needs.

 

Our goal is to provide meaningful mental health services while supporting clinicians in developing their interests and areas of expertise.

Your Own Private Counseling Office & Space to Do Meaningful Work

We understand how important your treatment environment is when working in mental health.

Confidentiality, comfort, consistency, and creating a space where clients feel safe and supported are essential to building strong therapeutic relationships.

At Carolina Therapy Connection, our Mental Wellness clinicians have their own private counseling offices where they can meet with clients in a professional and welcoming environment.

Having your own space allows you to:

  • Create a comfortable and consistent environment for your clients.
  • Personalize your treatment space to support your counseling approach.
  • Maintain an organized area for clinical resources and materials.
  • Conduct sessions in a setting designed for private conversations.
  • Have a dedicated workspace for documentation and other clinical responsibilities.

We believe having an appropriate counseling environment is an important part of helping both therapists and clients feel comfortable and supported.

Feel Supported With the Tools and Resources You Need

We believe providing excellent mental health care requires more than compassion and clinical expertise.

 

It also requires the right resources, effective systems, and a team that supports you.

 

At Carolina Therapy Connection, we continually look for ways to reduce unnecessary administrative demands and provide clinicians with the tools they need.

 

Administrative Support

Our administrative teams help with scheduling, insurance-related processes, authorizations, billing, and other important operational responsibilities.

 

AI-Supported Documentation

Our team uses Ocean Friends AI, an electronic medical record system with AI-supported documentation features designed to streamline clinical workflows.

 

Clinicians remain responsible for ensuring documentation is clinically accurate, appropriate, and handled in accordance with privacy requirements.

 

Company-Provided Equipment

Computers and applicable clinical equipment and furniture are provided to help you complete your daily responsibilities.

 

Clinical Collaboration

Our Mental Wellness team includes professionals from different clinical backgrounds, creating opportunities for appropriate consultation, shared learning, and professional collaboration.

 

Multidisciplinary Resources

As part of a larger multidisciplinary practice, our counselors also have opportunities to collaborate with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, and educational professionals when clinically appropriate and with necessary client authorization.

 

We want our clinicians to feel equipped, supported, and encouraged to focus on what matters most: providing meaningful care to the people they serve.

 

Benefits That Support Your Career AND Your Well-Being

At Carolina Therapy Connection, we believe employee benefits should support more than your time at work.

 

We offer a variety of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional development, and personal life.

Health, Wellness & Financial Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including counseling and wellness resources

Professional Development & Career Growth

  • Continuing education stipends
  • Clinical mentorship and professional support
  • Clinical ladder advancement opportunities
  • Administrative and leadership development pathways
  • Opportunities to explore clinical specialties
  • Passion projects and new program development
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Opportunities to mentor developing clinicians, when appropriately qualified

Workplace Perks & Employee Appreciation

  • Flexible scheduling opportunities
  • Full-time benefit eligibility beginning at 32 hours per week
  • Four-day workweek possibilities
  • 10-month employment options for eligible positions
  • Private counseling offices
  • Company-provided computers and applicable equipment
  • AI-supported documentation tools
  • Administrative and billing support
  • Taybucks employee recognition program
  • Monthly team celebrations and appreciation activities
  • Supportive clinical and operational leadership

Benefits and programs are subject to eligibility, employment classification, applicable plan terms, and company policies.

 

Grow Your Counseling Career in a Direction You’re Passionate About

We believe your professional growth shouldn’t stop once you earn your degree or become independently licensed.

 

At Carolina Therapy Connection, we encourage clinicians to continue learning and growing throughout their careers.

 

Depending on credentials, training, and program needs, areas of professional interest may include:

  • Child and adolescent counseling
  • Adult individual therapy
  • Family and relationship counseling
  • Trauma-informed treatment approaches
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Play-based therapeutic approaches
  • Anxiety and depression treatment
  • Emotional regulation and coping skills
  • Parenting and caregiver support
  • Group counseling and program development
  • Clinical mentorship and leadership

 

Through continuing education, mentorship, professional development opportunities, clinical ladders, and passion projects, we want clinicians to have room to explore the areas of mental health care they find most meaningful.

 

Have an idea for a new counseling group, specialty service, community program, or wellness initiative? We’d love to hear it!

 

We believe some of the best opportunities for growth come from listening to the clinicians who work directly with our clients every day.

 

Licensed Therapists, Psychologists & Associate-Level Clinicians Are Welcome

At Carolina Therapy Connection, we recognize the value of different mental health professional backgrounds and levels of experience.

 

Depending on current openings, supervision arrangements, credentialing requirements, and position qualifications, we may consider candidates with the following North Carolina credentials:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA)
  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (LMFTA)
  • Licensed Psychologist
  • Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA), for eligible roles

 

We welcome experienced professionals who want to continue growing in their careers, as well as eligible associate-level clinicians seeking opportunities to develop their clinical skills.

 

Support for Developing Clinicians

Beginning your counseling career can be exciting, but we also know there’s a lot to navigate.

 

From clinical documentation and treatment planning to managing a caseload, navigating insurance requirements, and developing your professional confidence, the transition into clinical practice can be overwhelming.

 

For eligible associate-level opportunities, CTC may provide mentorship, professional guidance, and opportunities to work alongside experienced mental health professionals.

 

Required clinical supervision must be arranged in accordance with the applicable North Carolina licensing board’s rules. The availability of approved supervision, supervision costs, and applicable employment requirements should be confirmed for each position.

 

We want our clinicians to have opportunities to ask questions, continue learning, and feel encouraged throughout their professional development.

 

A Team That Values Collaboration, Compassion & Clinical Independence

We recognize that mental health care is deeply personal work.

 

Every clinician brings a unique therapeutic approach, professional background, and perspective.

 

At Carolina Therapy Connection, we value thoughtful clinical judgment, evidence-informed practice, ethical care, and respect for each individual’s needs.

 

We want our mental wellness professionals to feel comfortable sharing ideas, seeking consultation when appropriate, and participating in conversations that help improve our programs and services.

 

Our multidisciplinary environment also creates opportunities for collaboration when doing so supports the client and is consistent with privacy and professional requirements.

 

We believe clinicians do their best work when they feel respected, have appropriate clinical support, and are encouraged to continue developing their professional strengths.

 

A Workplace Where Your Well-Being Matters, Too

As a mental health professional, you spend so much of your time listening, encouraging, supporting, and caring for others.

 

We believe you deserve that same care and encouragement in your workplace.

 

At Carolina Therapy Connection, we’re intentional about creating a positive team culture where employees feel recognized, valued, and connected.

 

Through our Taybucks employee recognition program, monthly team events, appreciation activities, opportunities for feedback, and professional development programs, we work to create a workplace that celebrates our team members.

 

We know that working in mental health can be emotionally demanding, and we recognize the importance of healthy boundaries, professional support, and time away from work.

 

We’re not a perfect workplace, and we’ll never pretend that healthcare doesn’t come with challenges.

 

But we’re committed to listening, learning, and continually finding ways to make CTC a better place to build a career.

 

Our goal isn’t simply to hire wonderful mental health professionals. It’s to create an environment where they can grow, feel valued, and build rewarding long-term careers.

Proud to Be One of North Carolina’s Best Employers

Carolina Therapy Connection has been recognized as one of North Carolina’s Best Employers for four consecutive years, 2023 through 2026.

 

We’re incredibly grateful for this recognition because supporting our employees and creating a positive workplace culture has always been important to us.

 

We’re proud of the team we’ve built and remain committed to finding meaningful ways to support the people who make our mission possible.

Mental Health Therapist & Counseling Jobs in Eastern North Carolina

Looking for mental health therapist jobs, clinical social worker positions, marriage and family therapist opportunities, or counseling careers in Eastern North Carolina?

 

Carolina Therapy Connection serves children, teens, adults, and families across several Eastern North Carolina communities.

Mental Health Therapist Jobs in Greenville, NC

Explore mental health counseling, clinical social work, and therapy career opportunities in Greenville and surrounding Pitt County communities.

Counseling & Therapist Jobs in New Bern, NC

Discover mental health therapist, LCSW, LCMHC, and other counseling opportunities in New Bern, serving Craven County and surrounding areas.

Mental Wellness Careers in Morehead City, NC

Explore counseling and mental health professional opportunities in Morehead City, serving Carteret County and Crystal Coast communities.

Additional Eastern North Carolina Opportunities

Carolina Therapy Connection also serves Goldsboro and surrounding Wayne County communities. Mental wellness services and counseling position availability vary by clinic.

Current job openings, accepted credentials, and work locations are listed on our secure Paylocity careers portal.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health Careers at CTC

Yes! CTC considers qualified Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors (LCMHC) for appropriate mental wellness positions, depending on current openings.

Depending on the role, CTC may consider Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, psychologists, and qualified associate-level professionals, including LCSWAs, LCMHCAs, and LMFTAs. Eligibility varies based on licensure, supervision, credentialing, and position requirements.

Carolina Therapy Connection provides mental wellness and counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Specific services and clinician availability vary by location.

Yes. Our Mental Wellness clinicians have dedicated private counseling offices designed to provide a professional and comfortable environment for therapy sessions.

Yes. Depending on the role and clinic needs, flexible scheduling, four-day workweek options, and different employment arrangements may be available.

Daytime weekday positions are available in some roles. Specific scheduling requirements, including any evening or weekend expectations, vary by opening and client needs.

Yes. Eligible employees can qualify for full-time benefits beginning at 32 hours per week, subject to applicable plan requirements and company policies.

Supervision availability depends on the position, the clinician’s credential, and the availability of an appropriately qualified and approved supervisor. Requirements and arrangements should be confirmed before accepting an associate-level position.

Yes. Eligible employees have access to continuing education stipends, mentorship, specialty development opportunities, and potential clinical or leadership advancement pathways.

Yes. We encourage clinicians to pursue professional interests and develop clinical specialties within their qualifications and the needs of our programs.

CTC uses Ocean Friends AI, an electronic medical record system with AI-supported documentation capabilities. Use of any documentation technology for mental health records is subject to applicable clinical, privacy, and organizational requirements.

CTC has clinics in Greenville, New Bern, Morehead City, and Goldsboro, North Carolina. Mental wellness hiring and service availability vary by location. Current openings are listed through our Paylocity careers portal.

Visit Carolina Therapy Connection’s secure Paylocity careers portal to review available counseling positions, accepted credentials, employment details, and application instructions.

Ready to Build a Mental Health Career You Love?

You deserve a career where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others
while still having time and space to care for yourself.

At Carolina Therapy Connection, we’re committed to helping mental health professionals feel supported, appreciated, and encouraged to grow. Whether you’re an experienced clinician looking for a fresh opportunity or an associate-level therapist beginning your professional journey, we’d love to get to know you!