Child and Family Therapist - LCMHC/LCSW/LMFT

Child and Family Therapist - LCMHC, LCSW, or LMFT

Crossnore Communities for Children is seeking a Child and Family Therapist to join our supportive team in Hendersonville, NC. In this role, you'll bring compassion, cultural responsiveness, and clinical expertise to serve children, youth, and families, helping them find hope and healing after trauma. Associate level and fully licensed candidates encouraged to apply.

Location: Hendersonville, North Carolina

Schedule: Full-Time, Typical hours are 1st shift, Monday-Friday. Shared on-call rotation for one week at a time, every 2-3 months.

Hiring Range: $53,000 - $68,000 annually, $3000 SIGN ON BONUS

• Associate Licensed - $53,000 annually. Salary is based on education and experience. All associate licensed therapists will start at $53K unless there is additional relevant experience in the human service field (excluding internship).
• Fully Licensed - $60,000 - $ 68,000 annually

Your Impact: As a Child and Family Therapist, you play a pivotal role in Crossnore Communities for Children's mission of walking alongside children and families on The Way to Hope and Healing. For more than 100 years, Crossnore has championed well-being and woven a fabric of resilience across homes, schools, and communities.

In this role, you directly support children and families navigating trauma, transition, and healing-providing therapy that strengthens relationships, restores stability, and helps build the skills needed to thrive. Whether working with youth in-office, in the community, or in schools, you help create safe, trauma-informed spaces where healing is possible and futures are rebuilt.

Crossnore invests in its clinical team with robust training, supervision, and opportunities for advanced certifications such as TF-CBT, EMDR, and Play Therapy. You will join a community of therapists known for trust, support, continuous learning, and team collaboration. Here, your work changes lives-and you'll grow right alongside the children and families you serve.

Benefits

• Defined Contribution Benefits Plan including options for:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - $0 copay for mental health visits with our health insurance

• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability plans

• Critical Illness and Accident coverage options

• Flexible Spending Plan

• 401k with employer match (up to 6%)

• Paid Parental Leave - Based on Tenure

• Ongoing Training

• 20 Days PTO, 11 Paid Holidays annually

• In-house Clinical Supervision

• Financial Support for CEU''s and License Renewal Fees provided

• Assistance achieving certifications such as TF-CBT, EMDR, and Play Therapy

Education/Experience

• Must have a valid and active license in one of the following areas: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); fully licensed preferred; Provisional or Associate License required.
• Experience as a therapist working with children and families, in a mental health setting, preferred.

Key Competencies for Success in this Role:

Our ideal Child & Family Therapist brings a balance of clinical expertise, cultural competence, and strong interpersonal skills. Key competencies include:

• Collaboration & Teamwork - Works closely with colleagues, families, and community partners to create a supportive, coordinated care environment.
• Growth Mindset - Open to learning, adapting, and seeking feedback to enhance clinical skills and professional development.
• Initiative & Independence - Takes ownership of caseload management, schedules, and documentation with minimal supervision.
• Strong Organizational Skills - Balances sessions, case management, and documentation efficiently to meet service and compliance requirements.
• Positive & Professional Demeanor - Maintains tact, good judgment, and empathy when communicating with parents and navigating difficult conversations.

Job Duties:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Develop individualized service plans that guide treatment and align with client needs.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches.
• Complete assessments, treatment plan updates, and clinical evaluations.
• Lead or participate in treatment team meetings, psychiatric consultations, and interdisciplinary staffing.
• Participate in a shared 24/7 clinical on-call rotation for crisis support.
• Engage in ongoing education, research, and supervision to enhance clinical skills.
• Serve as a resource for referrals, family support, and connection to community services.
• Support program development through participation in agency and community committees.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical, legal, and accreditation standards.
• Provide clinical training to staff on diagnoses, interventions, and trauma-informed care.

Documentation

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation including session notes, billing, authorizations, and compliance requirements.

Communication & Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with youth, families, coworkers, school staff, and community partners.
• Collaborate with Admissions, Case Management, direct care staff, and external treatment providers.
• Demonstrate effective communication, conflict resolution, and team-based problem solving.

To see a short video of our Therapist Testimonials, click here: https://vimeo.com/showcase/10775727/video/999280711

Note: This job ad is a summary of the position and its requirements. For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the detailed job description which can be sent to you upon request.