Therapist

About the role

Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services, and foster care. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity. As an Independent Contractor–Therapist in the Outpatient Mental Health Department (OPMH), you will provide assessment, counseling, care coordination, and facilitate effective therapeutic interventions built on strong therapeutic relationships with your assigned clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, counseling, care coordination, and facilitate effective therapeutic interventions
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments
• Maintain documentation that meets internal and external standards
• Collaborate with other providers and community partners to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed care
• Manage time independently while meeting documentation and productivity expectations

Requirements

• Minimum 10 hours per week commitment
• Master's degree in a human services-related field
• Provisionally or fully licensed to practice therapy in North Carolina
• Valid Driver’s License and meet any credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards applicable to the department
• Pass a drug screening test
• Undergo an extensive background check
• Demonstrate Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity in your work

Schedule

This position offers flexibility in scheduling, with a mixture of in-office work at the Family Service Center – Wendover and virtual service delivery options. While contractors set their own schedules, some availability for late afternoons or evenings is preferred to meet client needs. This is a contract/1099 position.