Join Our Clinical Team at Potter Counseling & Consulting
Potter Counseling & Consulting periodically expands our clinical team to meet the growing mental health needs of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative professional environment backed by full administrative infrastructure, robust referral pipelines, and the financial stability and protections of W-2 employment.
Faith & Psychological Integration
As a practice, we place a strong emphasis on the thoughtful integration of faith and evidence-based psychological practice whenever it is an expressed desire of the client. We welcome clinicians who are passionate about providing spiritually sensitive, culturally respectful, and value-aligned care alongside top-tier clinical interventions.
A Culture Where You Belong
We believe exceptional care for clients starts with a well-supported team. At Potter Counseling, you aren't just filling a caseload—you are joining a like-minded, collaborative community of clinicians who care about you personally and professionally. We prioritize true work-life balance, celebrate your individual growth, and foster a warm, encouraging environment where you can thrive both inside and outside the office.
General / Rolling Applications
If you are a licensed mental health professional interested in joining our practice—even if a specific role isn't currently open—we welcome rolling submissions.
To Apply: Send your resume/CV and a brief cover letter detailing your clinical background and practice interests to lpotter@pottercounseling.com.
Current Opening: Child & Adolescent Therapist
Employment Type: W-2 Employee (Full-Time preferred; Part-Time considered)
Compensation: Competitive Base Rate + Tiered Performance Incentives
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Licensure Required: Fully licensed or provisionally licensed in NC (LCMHC, LCMHCA, LCSW, LCSWA, LMFT, LMFTA, or Licensed Psychologist)
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Child & Adolescent Therapist to provide specialized individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults. In this role, you will work closely with youth and their families to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while maintaining a consistent caseload.
Common focus areas include youth navigating anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, executive functioning difficulties, ADHD, behavioral challenges, trauma, life transitions, and social-emotional growth. For clients and families seeking a faith-informed perspective, this role involves thoughtfully integrating spiritual values with evidence-based psychological treatment.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct in person comprehensive clinical intakes, diagnostic evaluations, and ongoing individual and family therapy sessions at our Durham office location.
Formulate individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based pediatric modalities (e.g., CBT, TF-CBT, PCIT, ERP, ACT, DBT) tailored to client needs and values.
Provide active parent guidance, psychoeducation, and behavioral consultation to support treatment generalization at home.
Collaborate effectively with school professionals, pediatricians, and allied care teams when appropriate.
Complete timely, compliant clinical documentation within our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Availability Requirement: Ability to maintain a schedule that accommodates peak pediatric and family demand, specifically late afternoons and some early evenings.
Desired Clinical Competencies & Qualifications
Education: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Psychology from an accredited institution.
Licensure: Unrestricted active license in North Carolina (LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist) or associate/provisional license (LCMHCA, LCSWA, LMFTA).
Clinical Experience: 2+ years of direct clinical experience working with pediatric and adolescent populations, including strong foundational knowledge of child development and family systems.
Core Competencies:
Advanced clinical formulation skills and proficiency in structured, evidence-based protocols.
Strong boundary-setting abilities and skilled family management/parent-coaching techniques.
High ethical standards, clinical independence, and commitment to ongoing professional development.
Comfort with electronic EHR documentation and telehealth delivery platforms.
W-2 Employee Benefits & Practice Support
Complete Administrative Infrastructure: Full intake coordination, client scheduling, billing, insurance credentialing, and fee collection so you can focus entirely on clinical care.
Financial Protections & Retirement: W-2 tax withholding, employer-paid payroll taxes, and SIMPLE IRA match/contributions.
Steady Referral Pipelines: Established community reputation and strong referral networks ensuring rapid caseload build across insurance and fee-for-service clients.
Clinical Supervision & Collaboration: Regular peer consultation groups, clinical support, and dedicated In-house supervision provided for LCMHCA candidates
Supportive & Relational Culture: Join a close-knit, values-aligned team that genuinely cares about your personal well-being and professional growth, while maintaining an authentic, balanced workplace community.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume/CV and a cover letter outlining your clinical specialization and interest in our practice to lpotter@pottercounseling.com.