Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA)

About Us:

At Child & Family Development (C&FD), early career clinicians find the support, structure, and mentorship needed to build a strong, confident foundation in pediatric outpatient counseling. Established in 1980, C&FD is Charlotte’s longest-standing private pediatric therapy provider, offering a collaborative, multidisciplinary model of care.

Our team includes Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Educational Specialists, Psychologists, Counselors, and ABA professionals—all supported by an exceptional client services team.

As a newer clinician, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills alongside experienced providers, participate in training and case consultation, and grow your expertise in play-based therapy and parent–child interventions.

What Sets Us Apart:

• Clinical supervision for NC licensure (LCMHC) provided at no cost.
• Structured opportunities for learning, mentorship, and early career development.
• Hands-on experience working alongside senior counselors, psychologists, and interdisciplinary providers.

• Opportunities to explore specialization in areas such as play therapy, neurodivergent psychoeducation, clinical interventions, social skills groups, or parent–child relational work.

• Newly designed therapy spaces and a robust library of clinical materials.
• Administrative support for referrals, scheduling, authorizations, billing, and claims.
• W2 employment with clear pathways for professional and income growth.
• In-office and telehealth treatment options.
  
• A long-standing reputation for high-quality, child-centered care.
• We offer a Base Salary + Billable Hour compensation model designed to give clinicians both stability and room to grow. Full-time clinicians receive a dependable base salary set at 75% of anticipated earnings, with additional pay for each billable hour above a set threshold, based on experience. All indirect work—documentation, meetings, trainings—is already covered by your salary. This model provides predictable income while rewarding the high-quality care you deliver.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide individual, play-based, and group therapy for children, adolescents, and parents under ongoing supervision.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions while refining case conceptualization and documentation skills.
• Participate in weekly supervision, group consultation, and team meetings.
• Collaborate with psychologists, educational specialists, and rehabilitation therapists to support integrated care.
• Communicate with caregivers to support family involvement and reinforce therapeutic progress.
• Contribute to treatment planning, goal development, and progress monitoring.
• Engage in professional development, in-house training, and continuing education aligned with your growth goals.

Benefits Include:

• Strong income potential.
• Base salary with additional earning potential for billable hours.
  
• Comprehensive benefit package with employer contribution.
• 401(k) Plan with an employer match.
• $500 sign on/retention bonus.
• Professional Development benefit.
  
• Professional Liability insurance coverage.
  

Requirements Include:

• Master’s degree in Counseling or a related field.
• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) in North Carolina.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience, ideally including child/adolescent or play-based interventions (internship/practicum experience may count).
• Interest and enthusiasm for working with children, teens, and their families.
• Strong communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Reside in the Charlotte area or plan to relocate within three months.

If you’re an early career counselor looking for a supportive environment to grow clinical competence, build confidence, and develop a specialty in pediatric mental health, we would love to meet you!

Apply now and start your career with a team dedicated to excellence, collaboration, and the development of new clinicians.