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.

  1. 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.