Outpatient Therapist

Job Description

Are you a Therapist ready to use your skills to change lives? At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is to empower individuals and strengthen communities. As an Outpatient Therapist, you’ll play a vital role in supporting individuals living with mental health challenges and/or substance use disorders at our Wilmington, NC clinic.

This isn’t just a job – it’s a calling. You’ll provide life‑changing care and hope to individuals in our wonderful community of Wilmington, where your skills and empathy truly make a difference.

As an Outpatient Therapist with ESPH, you’ll conduct screenings, evaluations, and diagnostic assessments to develop meaningful treatment goals and person‑centered plans (PCPs) that reflect each client’s unique voice, needs, and aspirations. You’ll also have the opportunity to design and lead therapy groups, fostering connection and growth.

• Conduct screenings and evaluations to develop treatment goals and person‑centered plans.
• Provide evidence‑based individual and group therapy.
• Lead and facilitate therapy groups to foster connection and growth.
• Monitor client progress and adjust interventions as necessary.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.

• Knowledge of evidence‑based therapeutic practices and group facilitation, crisis intervention, problem‑solving, and decision‑making.
• Full or provisional LCSW or LCMHC license; dual licensure preferred, LCAS.
• Experience in substance‑use services preferred.
• Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy.
• Maintain a valid state‑appropriate driver’s license and auto insurance.

• Competitive salary: $50,000–54,000 for provisional licensure; range for full licensure starts at $55,000+.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Life and disability insurance (company paid).
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employee assistance program and legal services support.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer.
• Free in‑house supervision for licensure.

As part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders of clinical excellence in mental health and substance‑use services that care about your success. Enjoy a consistent schedule of Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm onsite. We also offer a full benefits package for benefits‑eligible positions.

Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at  or send your resume to

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in‑person and telehealth service delivery. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600‑member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Diverse Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization. Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!