Licensed Mental Health Counselor

The ideal candidate is confident in diagnostic assessment, grounded in a clear theoretical orientation, and committed to delivering care that is clinically excellent, family-centered, and culturally responsive.

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What makes this opportunity different

At The LEEAP Center, you will have the opportunity to

• Work inside a true interdisciplinary model alongside Speech, OT, PT, ABA, and Psychology
• Contribute to care that supports the whole child and whole family
• Partner with a team that believes collaboration improves outcomes
• Join an organization scaling with intention, not chaos, as it expands into one of Charlotte’s largest interdisciplinary pediatric therapy hubs
• Be part of a culture rooted in Integrity, Growth, Compassion, Community, Empowerment, and Service
• Help build something bigger than traditional therapy

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• Core responsibilities
• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic intakes and mental health assessments for children and adolescents
• Develop clear, evidence-based case conceptualizations that reflect developmental, emotional, relational, and environmental factors
• Assign diagnoses with clinical integrity and diagnostic precision
• Provide individual, family, and parent-support therapy services
• Collaborate closely with speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, ABA providers, and psychologists
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, consultation, and shared care planning
• Provide recommendations that consider school, medical, behavioral, and family systems
• Maintain timely, compliant, and high-quality clinical documentation
• Support families with clarity, compassion, and practical guidance
• Contribute to the continued growth and innovation of Psychological Services at The LEEAP Center

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Clinical expectations

We are looking for a clinician who can

• Demonstrate strong diagnostic reasoning and differential diagnosis skills
• Conceptualize beyond presenting symptoms to identify root patterns and contributing influences
• Practice from a clearly defined theoretical orientation and articulate how it informs treatment
• Deliver culturally responsive, ethical, and family-centered care
• Engage parents and caregivers as active partners in the therapeutic process
• Seek consultation when clinically appropriate
• Continue growing in clinical depth, self-awareness, and professional excellence

This is not a “clock in, provide sessions, clock out” position. This is a role for a clinician who wants their work to matter.

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Qualifications

• Active LMHC or LPC license in North Carolina
• Master’s degree in Counseling or a related mental health field
• Experience conducting diagnostic intakes and mental health assessments
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families
• Strong clinical documentation, treatment planning, and case formulation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary pediatric setting
• Strong communication skills and a family-centered clinical presence

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, anxiety, mood-related concerns, trauma, and developmental differences
• Training in play therapy, CBT, trauma-informed care, attachment-based therapy, or related modalities
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
• Experience in pediatric, interdisciplinary, or medical-adjacent settings
• Interest in future leadership, supervision, or program development opportunities

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Who you are

You may be a strong fit for this role if you are

• Clinically rigorous and diagnostically thoughtful
• Compassionate without being vague
• Able to hold both nuance and structure in your clinical work
• Energized by interdisciplinary collaboration
• Committed to helping families feel seen, supported, and empowered
• Drawn to mission-driven work that goes beyond transactional therapy

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Our values in action: At The LEEAP Center, our hiring and leadership approach is grounded in six core values:

• Integrity – You practice ethical, precise, and thoughtful clinical care.
• Growth – You are committed to expanding your skill, self-awareness, and impact.
• Compassion – You see the child beyond the diagnosis and honor the family journey.
• Community – You collaborate generously and contribute to a strong interdisciplinary culture.
• Empowerment – You equip families with clarity, tools, and confidence.
• Service – You approach your work as meaningful, mission-driven service.

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Why this role matters

We are building more than a therapy center.

We are building a place where children receive coordinated, compassionate care; where families feel supported rather than overwhelmed; and where clinicians are empowered to do meaningful work inside a collaborative system designed for long-term impact.

If you are looking for a role where your clinical judgment is respected, your collaboration is valued, and your work contributes to something bigger than yourself, we would love to hear from you.