Outpatient Therapist

Job Description: Licensed Outpatient Therapist

About TLC Wellness

TLC Wellness is an outpatient behavioral health practice committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals and families across the lifespan. Our work is rooted in the belief that mental health care should be accessible, human-centered, and deeply connected to the communities we serve.

TLC Wellness was built intentionally as a mission-driven program focused on quality care, clinician sustainability, and meaningful relationships with our clients and community partners. We believe strong clinical work happens when therapists are supported, respected, and empowered to practice thoughtfully.

As we continue to expand our services in Charlotte, NC, we are seeking fully licensed clinicians who are excited not only to provide excellent care, but also to help shape the growth and direction of a developing program.

Position Overview

TLC Wellness is hiring a full-time, fully licensed outpatient therapist to provide high-quality, evidence-based therapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and families across a range of presenting concerns.

This is intentionally a broad clinical opportunity. Specific populations, specialties, and areas of focus will depend on the strengths, interests, and experience of the right clinician. We are particularly interested in providers who are thoughtful, flexible, collaborative, and interested in contributing to the continued development of services within a growing practice.

The ideal candidate is someone who values both strong clinical care and the opportunity to help build and shape programming over time within a mission-driven and expanding organization.

Core Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments and clinical evaluations.

Develop individualized, measurable treatment plans based on client goals and clinical presentation.

Provide evidence-based therapy interventions tailored to client needs.

Collaborate with families, schools, providers, and community supports when appropriate

Monitor client progress and adjust treatment interventions as clinically indicated.

Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and ethical standards.

Contribute to the ongoing development of clinical programming and systems as the practice grows

Participate in team consultation and professional development opportunities.

- Help shape specialty programming and service offerings

Contribute to group development and community partnerships

Participate in outreach and relationship-building efforts

Collaborate on systems and workflow development within a growing practice

Grow into leadership, supervision, or specialty roles over time

We are looking for clinicians who are energized by being part of a growing organization and interested in helping build meaningful, sustainable services within the community.

Clinical Focus Areas

We welcome clinicians with experience or interest in areas including, but not limited to:

Anxiety and mood disorders

Trauma and PTSD

Child and adolescent therapy

Family systems work

ADHD and behavioral concerns

Neurodiversity-affirming care

Eating disorders and body image concerns

Perinatal and maternal mental health

School-related and social-emotional challenges

Specific caseload focus and specialty development opportunities will be tailored based on clinician expertise and organizational needs.

What TLC Wellness Offers

Mission-driven, collaborative work environment

Flexible scheduling with in-person and telehealth opportunities

Administrative support for billing, credentialing, and scheduling processes

Strong clinical leadership and consultation support

Opportunities for professional growth and program development

Continuing education and training opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits structure

Supportive team culture focused on sustainability and quality care

Opportunity for Growth & Program Development

As TLC Wellness continues expanding in North Carolina, clinicians will have opportunities to:

Experience working with children, adolescents, and families

Specialty training or interest in areas such as trauma, eating disorders, neurodiversity, or family systems work (can be others as well)

Interest in helping shape and grow clinical programming within a developing practice

Education and Licensure Requirements

Masters degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related behavioral health field.

Active and unrestricted North Carolina clinical license required (LCSW, LCHMC, LMFT or equivalent).

Experience providing outpatient psychotherapy services.

Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills

Compensation

This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. Compensation will be based on experience, licensure, specialty areas, and overall role fit within the organization.

Full-time clinicians are expected to maintain a consistent outpatient caseload aligned with organizational productivity expectations while contributing to the collaborative and developmental goals of the practice.

Fee-for-service option available.

Work Environment

Outpatient office setting with telehealth flexibility.

Collaborative, growth-oriented team environment

Opportunities for community engagement, outreach, and program development

EEO

Statement:

TLC is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to, race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law.