Counselor

Hiring a Counselor for our Uptown Office, Charlotte, NC

Who we seek:

Presby Psych is currently hiring for 1 position in its new Uptown office. We are seeking to grow our team and further diversify our practice in terms of populations served, clinical specialty, and counselor discipline, gender, and cultural background. As a counseling center that has been around for 50 years, we know change well and see when it is time to evolve and expand while maintaining our commitment to providing mental health services for individuals, couples, and families of all ages, races, ethnicities, religions or no religion, genders, and sexual orientations. We are ready and eager for you to apply and meet our team of dynamic therapists.

Our ideal candidate(s) will have experience in 1 or more of the following areas:

• Work with adolescents and adults

• Interest in couples work

• Trauma therapy

• Work with diverse groups

• Training in 1 or more specialized treatment modalities (e.g., EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, DBT, somatic therapy, etc.)

Our ideal candidate(s) will also have a genuine interest in participating in other aspects of non-profit work, such as community engagement, awareness building, and participating in fundraising events. Most importantly, we seek candidates who are looking for a clinical home: a place to plant roots, grow, and become part of our family.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.

• Current state licensure as a Psychologist, Social Workers, or Mental Health Counselor (e.g., Ph.D., Psy.D., LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent).

• At least 3 years experience in providing mental health counseling services, preferably in an outpatient setting.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Who we are:

Presby Psych is a nonprofit, trauma-informed counseling and psychotherapy center. We are a midsize multidisciplinary therapy practice composed of psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, and clinical addiction specialists. Our clinical team covers a broad range of specialties, including but not limited to trauma, addiction, body image and eating concerns, mood & anxiety disorders, relationship issues, loss, and identity concerns. Many of our counselors are also experienced in more specialized treatment modalities, such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Hypnosis, Mindfulness, and Sensorimotor psychotherapy. Furthermore, we are a fun-loving group of professionals who enjoy learning and laughing together.

Who we serve:
Presby Psych has a mission of making high-quality trauma-informed care accessible to all. We welcome individuals, couples, and families of every race, ethnicity, religion or no religion, gender and sexual orientation. We accept all major insurances, including Medicare. We are, however, not in-network with Medicaid. We offer a sliding scale rate for those in need. We have subsidy programs providing financially-assisted treatment to area first responders, healthcare workers, and Charlotte Mecklenburg School (CMS) employees. We also provide free counseling to residents of the YWCA’s Women in Transition and Families Together programs through our graduate-level internship program. We have a solid referral base, including law enforcement, other first responders, health care workers, Charlotte Mecklenburg School employees, doctors’ offices, churches, and other long standing community relationships.

Benefits we offer:

• We have one of the most competitive overhead assessments in the Charlotte-metro area

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, Presby Psych is an eligible employer. For more information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

• We are a W2 employer

• Pre-tax dollar income plan

• $125/year for continuing education

• Professional license renewal

• Professional association dues contribution

• Professional journal subscription contribution

What we provide:

• Biweekly payroll

• Office space with biweekly cleaning service
• You may paint and furnish your office as you like

• EMR system

• Phone system

• All fee setting, billing, and collecting

• Assistance in completing CAQH and insurance applications

• Bi-weekly staff meetings (held Thursday mornings, 9:30am-11:30am) which include rotations of the following:

• Case consultation

• Educational seminars

• Outside speakers

• Support, connection, and of course, laughter

• Potential for reduced rate clinical supervision (LCSW, Psychological Associate)

• A voice on the phone (our Administrative Manager answers the phone from 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday)

Compensation:

Clinicians pay a percentage of gross income, competitive with private practice, as an overhead contribution. Full-time clinicians are contracted for a minimum of 20 clinical hours/week.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a resume or CV, cover letter, and the names/contact information for three professional references (to be contacted via phone or email later in the interview process) to amanda.jamison@presbypsych.org. You may also apply online directly through our website. Go to About Us, then click Careers. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please visit us as www.presbypsych.org

Presby Psych is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

**Application Deadline:** Until filled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90.00 - $160.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Ability to Relocate:

• Charlotte, NC 28202: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Charlotte, NC 28202

Salary : $125