School-Based Therapist

School-Based Therapist (Part-Time → Full-Time Salaried)

Jenkins Creative Counseling Center, PLLC
Charlotte, NC — School-Based & Some In-Office Work
Compensation: Base Salary + Commission + Bonuses
Part-Time to Start | Build to Salaried at 25 Scheduled Clients
W-2 Role | Stable Hours | Collaborative School Partnerships

About Us

Jenkins Creative Counseling Center (JCCC) is a mission-driven mental health practice serving children, teens, and families across the Charlotte region. We partner with local schools to provide accessible, high-quality mental health services directly within the school environment. Our team values professionalism, reliability, compassion, and strong communication—both with clients and school partners.

We are seeking a dependable, student-centered School-Based Therapist who is excited about working closely with school teams and building a consistent caseload with long-term stability.

Position Overview

This School-Based Therapist role begins as a part-time position while building a caseload, with the opportunity to transition into a salaried role once maintaining 25 scheduled clients per week. School-based placements are determined based on district needs and therapist strengths.

This position is ideal for clinicians who enjoy autonomy, collaboration with school personnel, structured expectations, and serving as a steady support for students on campus.

Our Values & Expectations for This Role

We are looking for a clinician who demonstrates:

• Consistency & Reliability: Being on campus when scheduled and maintaining steady student sessions
• Professionalism: Strong communication with school staff, families, and leadership
• Integrity: Ethical decision-making, clear boundaries, and confidentiality
• Teamwork: Collaboration with the school's support staff and JCCC's leadership
• Responsibility: Completing documentation within 72 hours and managing caseload efficiently
• Compassion: Genuine investment in student well-being
• Adaptability: Comfort navigating the school environment and shifting needs
• Commitment: Seeking a long-term home where they can grow and contribute

We want clinicians who care about the practice, the schools we serve, and the students who depend on us—not just their individual schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy to students on campus
• Collaborate with school counselors, administrators, and support staff
• Conduct assessments, treatment planning, parent communication, and progress updates
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Manage referrals and communicate availability with school partners
• Maintain regular attendance at assigned schools
• Participate in team meetings, supervision (if applicable), and professional development
• Uphold school safety, confidentiality, and reporting procedures

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or related field
• Active NC licensure (LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT, LPA, or associate-level equivalent)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with school teams
• Experience working with children/adolescents

Preferred:

• Experience in a school-based role
• Trauma-informed training or certification
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Familiarity with crisis response and safety protocols

Compensation & BenefitsBuild-to-Salary Model

Part-Time Phase (Caseload Building):

• Hourly/commission-based pay while building caseload
• Flexible scheduling aligned with school hours

Salaried Phase (After Consistent Caseload):

• Base salary: $40,000–$50,000 annually, depending on licensure, experience, and specialty
• Commission: Additional earnings based on sessions completed
• Quarterly performance bonuses: Based on productivity and reliability
• Total earning potential is higher than base salary as caseload stabilizes

Benefits (Depending on Schedule):

• W-2 employment
• PTO & paid holidays for salaried roles
• Health insurance available for full-time clinicians
• CEU reimbursement
• Clinical supervision (if needed)
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Strong admin support (billing, scheduling assistance, credentialing)
• Supportive leadership & school-based onboarding

Schedule

• Follows the school calendar with mostly daytime hours
• Part-time building phase → Full-time once caseload is established
• Some flexibility for after-school sessions if needed
• Occasional remote admin time

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining:

• Your experience working with children/adolescents
• Any school-based or trauma-informed experience
• Your preferred schedule and school level (elementary, middle, high school)
• Why you believe you're a strong fit for a collaborative school-based environment

We look forward to connecting and exploring whether JCCC is the right long-term fit for your clinical home.

Pay: $40, $55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person