Outpatient Therapist

Bring Your Passion.

Are you a compassionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a meaningful impact? Appalachian Community Services (ACS), an ncgCARE partner, is seeking Licensed or License-Eligible Outpatient Therapists to join our team. With Outpatient Centers in Murphy, Hayesville, Bryson City, Robbinsville, Franklin, and Waynesville, we provide comprehensive behavioral health services across the seven western counties of North Carolina. Outpatient services play a vital role in our mission to deliver coordinated, individualized care to our communities.

As an Outpatient Therapist, you will:

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess client needs, make referrals, and coordinate care.
• Provide clinical psychotherapy to individuals, groups, and families.
• Work with diverse age groups and acuity levels, with opportunities to lead clinical teams and provide supervision, if desired.

This position is compensated using a piece rate model
, where pay is based on the Relative Value Units (RVUs) assigned to each billable service. Each clinical service (e.g., individual therapy, group therapy, assessments) is assigned a specific RVU value, and your total compensation is determined by the number and type of services you deliver.

Estimated income ranges:

• Associate Licensed: $43.00 - $46.00
• Fully Licensed: $46.00 - $49.00

The ranges above are estimates based on productivity. Under this compensation model there is unlimited earning potential!

* Final compensation is determined by factors such as education, licensure level, experience and other qualifications.

Eligible candidates must possess, or be eligible for, one of the following licenses in North Carolina: LCSWA, LCSW, LMHCA, LMHC, LMFTA, LMFT, etc., and be in good standing.

Come be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery. As an organization, we have exciting opportunities to be forward-thinking leaders in our field. We want talented individuals to join us, examine our current operations, and create innovative solutions that will revolutionize and enhance the way we approach our work.

Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from ncgCARE's competitive benefits package to support you and your loved ones, provide work/life balance, and invest in your future. The list below is for informational purposes only.

• Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
• Wellness:
  When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental, so you can choose the level of coverage that fits your needs and budget.
• Affordable vision plan available through Eye Med to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp.
• An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse yourself on a pre-tax basis for child care.
• Generous paid time off
• 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
• Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
• Educational Assistance (your position, date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)

ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

ncgCARE and each of its affiliated partners are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other protected characteristic.

We believe it’s important to create an inclusive workplace for everyone, so please reach out if you need an accommodation in the application or interview process as our goal is to create an environment where you are able to fully participate. You can contact us at

ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of your authorization to work in the United States.

ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace.