Psychotherapist (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, PsyD, PhD)

Location: Swannanoa, NC | Employment Type: W-2

About the Role

Telos Health Systems is seeking a Psychotherapist (LPCC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist – PsyD/Ph.D.) to provide mental health evaluations and psychotherapy services to patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities. This role offers flexibility, clinical autonomy, and strong administrative and leadership support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Provide individual psychotherapy and ongoing treatment services.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Coordinate care with facility staff, medical providers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and organizational standards, policies, and regulations.

Requirements

• Active North Carolina license as one of the following:
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Psychologist - PsyD/Ph.D.
• Master’s degree (LPCC, LMFT) or Doctoral degree (Psychologist) in a relevant mental health field.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a clinical team.
• Strong communication and clinical documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with geriatric populations.
• Experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living, or long-term care settings.

Pay

Sign-on bonus: Up to $7,500

• For LCSW, LMHC, LMFT: Assuming full-time, 75 units/week (15 units/day), earnings are estimated at $90k - $100k/year.
• For Psychologist (PsyD/PhD): Assuming full-time, 75 units/week (15 units/day), earnings are estimated at $125k - $145k/year.

Pay-per-encounter, fee-for-service compensation. No billing or authorization responsibilities (handled by our billing team).

Benefits

Available to All Employees (Part-Time & Full-Time)

• Flexible work-life balance schedule
• Hybrid work model combining in-person care with virtual charting
• Company-provided equipment, including a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet with keyboard, case, stylus, and charger
• Telos swag
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with the company travel policy, including applicable minimum mileage thresholds
• Malpractice insurance (occurrence-based) with $1M/$3M coverage limits
• $1,000 annual allowance for continuing education (CEUs), DEA registration, and licensure reimbursement
• Additional professional development support

Full-Time Employee Benefits (30+ hours/week; benefits effective after 30-day eligibility period)

Health & Retirement

• 401(k) retirement plan through Nationwide
• Medical and prescription coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental insurance through UnitedHealthcare
• Vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare

Voluntary Benefits (through Aflac)

• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity coverage
• Critical illness coverage
• Voluntary life insurance (term or whole life options)

Time Off & Holidays

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days during the first and second years, with increases in subsequent years
• Six paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day