Location & Practice Overview

The position is located in Durham, North Carolina, within an outpatient behavioral health practice that operates as part of a national mental healthcare organization.

City & State Durham, North Carolina
Practice Type Outpatient behavioral health clinic
Organizational Context Clinic-based mental healthcare practice
Care Channels Office-based and telemedicine treatment options

Responsibilities

  • Perform clinical assessments to identify client needs and treatment priorities.
  • Develop and update individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings.
  • Conduct scheduled therapy sessions with assigned clients.
  • Document each clinical encounter according to practice standards and timelines.
  • Monitor client response to interventions and adjust the treatment approach as indicated.
  • Collaborate with other clinicians on the multidisciplinary team when care coordination is required.

Daily work centers on direct clinical activity with clients rather than administrative tasks.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold an active, independent North Carolina license as an LCSW, LCMHC, or LMFT. Relevant clinical experience providing psychotherapy to adults and/or children and adolescents ages 6 and older is required. Applicants should be prepared to conduct clinical assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, document sessions, and monitor treatment progress in an outpatient setting. The role requires the ability to provide care through in-person appointments, telemedicine, or a combination of both formats.

State License
Active independent North Carolina LCSW, LCMHC, or LMFT
Clinical Experience
Relevant experience providing psychotherapy to adults and/or children and adolescents ages 6+
Practice Capability
Ready to deliver outpatient therapy in person, via telemedicine, or both
Core Clinical Skills
Assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and progress monitoring

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is structured on a productivity basis with uncapped earnings potential. A signing bonus is offered. Qualifying clinicians receive a standard benefits package.

  • $70,000–$110,000 per year under a productivity-based model with uncapped earnings
  • Signing bonus
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Status Full-time
Scheduling Approach Flexible scheduling available
Session Formats In-person office visits and telemedicine appointments
Office Environment Newly designed modern outpatient offices
Work-Life Focus Emphasis on sustainable work/life balance

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Therapists see clients across a defined age continuum in an outpatient behavioral health context. Clinicians may concentrate on adult clients, child and adolescent clients, or both.

Minimum Age Children beginning at age 6
Age Groups Children, adolescents, and adults
Specialization Option Adult focus, child/adolescent focus, or combined
Clinical Context Scheduled outpatient therapy encounters

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical core of the position is the delivery of evidence-based outpatient psychotherapy within a medically informed behavioral health framework.

Primary Clinical Service Evidence-based outpatient psychotherapy
Care Framework Medically driven behavioral health treatment
Treatment Continuum Ongoing outpatient therapeutic care

Role Highlights

The position is structured to reduce non-clinical burdens and give therapists greater control over how they organize their practice day.

  • Flexible organization of clinical practice across available care formats
  • Administrative functions handled by support staff so clinicians can remain focused on direct care
  • Opportunity to concentrate professional time on therapeutic work rather than operational tasks

About LifeStance Health

LifeStance Health is a national outpatient mental healthcare organization founded in 2017 and publicly traded under the ticker LFST. The company provides evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, and adults through a network of clinics and telemedicine services. Its clinical workforce includes psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists. Operations extend across more than 35 states and more than 550 centers.

Organization Type National outpatient mental healthcare provider
Year Founded 2017
Public Status Nasdaq: LFST
Clinical Disciplines Psychiatry, psychology, advanced practice nursing, and therapy
Network Scale 35+ states and 550+ centers

Frequently Asked Questions

Which licenses qualify a candidate for this role?
An active independent North Carolina license as LCSW, LCMHC, or LMFT is required.
Must I have experience with every age group listed?
No. Experience with adults and/or children and adolescents ages 6 and older satisfies the requirement. Focus on one or more of these groups is acceptable.
How is compensation structured?
Compensation follows a productivity-based model with uncapped earnings potential within the published annual range.
Is a signing bonus part of the offer?
Yes. A signing bonus is included among the listed offerings.
Will I handle my own billing and scheduling?
No. Administrative support is provided so that billing, scheduling, and related operational tasks are managed outside the clinician’s direct responsibilities.
Can I choose how much in-person versus telemedicine work I do?
The position allows a combination of in-person and telemedicine sessions according to patient needs and practice guidelines.

Outpatient Therapist Opportunity in Durham, NC

LifeStance Health is offering a full-time outpatient therapy opportunity in Durham, North Carolina, for independently licensed clinicians holding an active North Carolina LCSW, LCMHC, or LMFT credential. The position focuses on providing evidence-based psychotherapy within an outpatient mental healthcare practice. Candidates should have relevant clinical experience working with adults and/or children and adolescents ages 6 and older. The role accommodates in-person and telemedicine care, allowing clinicians to deliver outpatient services through the practice’s available treatment formats while working with a broader behavioral health team.

Clinical Practice Opportunity for Licensed Therapists in Durham, NC

This position is suited to independently licensed therapists whose clinical background includes outpatient psychotherapy for adults, children, or adolescents aged 6 and older. The role calls for professional judgment in clinical assessment, individualized treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, and documentation of client progress. Clinicians interested in combining direct patient care with coordination across a multidisciplinary behavioral health team may find the responsibilities relevant to their experience. The opportunity is based in Durham, NC, and supports both office-based and telemedicine appointments within an outpatient practice model.

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