Psychotherapist

Now Hiring: Psychotherapist | Bright Path Location: Hillsborough, NCStatus: Full-Time | W-2 PositionSchedule: Monday – Friday • 2 days per week: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM • Remaining days: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PMReports to: Regional Clinical DirectorDepartment: Clinical ServicesAbout Bright Path:Bright Path is a mission-driven behavioral health organization dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and families. We believe healing happens through connection, collaboration, and community support. Our interdisciplinaryteam works together to create a safe, therapeutic environment where teens can build resilience, emotional regulation skills, and long-term healing.At Bright Path, we value curiosity, compassion, teamwork, and authentic connection. We are committed to creating a workplace where both clients and staff feel supported, empowered, and celebrated.Position Summary:Bright Path is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychotherapist to join our adolescent PHP and IOP programs in Hillsborough. This role supports teens experiencing emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges, including self-injurious behaviors (SIB), suicidal ideation (SI), mood disorders, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, and other behavioral health needs.The Psychotherapist will provide individual and group therapy services while collaborating closely with caregivers, Care Coordinators, psychiatric providers, and the interdisciplinary treatment team to promote stabilization, skill development, safety, and continuity of care.This role plays a critical part in maintaining a safe, structured, and trauma-informed treatment environment while supporting adolescents through higher levels of care.Clinician caseloads are intentionally small. You will collaborate daily with an integrated team that includes our psychiatric provider, family therapist, group therapist peers, teen care advocates, and an aftercare coordinator. Even though this is a higher level of care (IOP), our comprehensive team works together on each case — so clinicians are supported and never carry overwhelming caseloads.Responsibilities:• Provide individual and group therapy services for adolescents participating in PHP and IOP services • Facilitate psychoeducational, process-oriented, and skills-based therapeutic groups utilizing evidence-based approaches • Conduct ongoing risk assessments related to suicidal ideation, self-harm behaviors, and other safety concerns • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and safety plans in collaboration with clients, caregivers, and the treatment team • Utilize evidence-based interventions including DBT, CBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed practices • Collaborate closely with Care Coordinators regarding attendance, clinical updates, discharge planning, and continuity of care • Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, clinical staffing, and consultations • Support discharge planning and referrals to outpatient and community resources • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with HIPAA, CARF, and organizational standards • Participate in Bright Path’s clinical on-call rotation and assist with crisis response support as assignedQualifications:Required:• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field • Active North Carolina licensure or provisional licensure required (LCSW/LCSWA, LCMHC/LCMHCA, LMFT/LMFTA, or equivalent) • Strong communication, organization, and clinical documentation skills • Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team • Commitment to trauma-informed, strengths-based, and family-centered carePreferred:• Experience providing therapy services to adolescents • Experience in PHP, IOP, residential, crisis stabilization, or higher levels of care • Experience facilitating therapeutic groups • Experience conducting risk assessments and safety planning • Experience utilizing DBT, CBT, or trauma-informed interventions • CPR/First Aid certification preferredWhat Sets Bright Path Apart:At Bright Path, we lead with heart. We believe strong company culture directly impacts the quality of care we provide. Our clinicians are supported by a collaborative interdisciplinary team and an environment that prioritizes growth, support, and meaningful connection.• Incredible Company Culture: Be part of a supportive, client-centered environment that prioritizes your growth, wellbeing, and contributions. • Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, Care Coordinators, social workers, and support staff within a truly integrated care model focused on holistic treatment and continuity of care. • Professional Growth: Bright Path values ongoing learning, mentorship, and professional development for clinicians at all stages of their careers.• Meaningful Impact: Help teens and families navigate critical moments while building pathways toward long-term healing, emotional resilience, and lasting support systems. • Balanced Clinical Support: Our treatment model is designed to promote quality care, strong therapeutic relationships, and sustainable clinician support.To Apply:Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and experience to ashley.macom@brightpathbh.com.