Psychotherapist

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

Location: Rutherfordton, NC

Job Description:

Schedule: Pay Per Encounter | Fee-for-Service 

Employment Type: W-2 

Schedule & Coverage

Flexible scheduling available:

• Part-Time: 2 days per week (you choose the days)
• Full-Time: Monday–Friday (daytime hours, typically one building per day) - Full Time are eligible for full benefit package! 

Job Summary

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.

Key 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.

Qualifications

Required

• 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

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay-per-encounter, fee-for-service compensation.
• Flexible scheduling with a focus on work-life balance.
• No billing or authorization responsibilities (handled by our billing team).
• Ongoing support from Directors of Mental Health and administrative staff.

Why Join Telos Health Systems?

At Telos Health Systems, we are committed to providing meaningful, purpose-driven careers for our clinicians. We foster professional growth, collaboration, and a supportive environment while delivering high-quality mental health care to underserved populations.

Benefits & Perks

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support both work-life balance and long-term professional growth.

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

Professional & Clinical Support

• 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

(Available to full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week; benefits become effective following a 30-day eligibility period, on the first of the month thereafter)

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Telos Health Systems is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and associates in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.