Contract Outpatient Therapist at Eliada Homes, Inc. – Asheville, North Carolina

Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive through quality mental health care?

We’re seeking a compassionate mental health clinician to join our team on a contract basis to provide outpatient therapy services. This role focuses on delivering meaningful clinical care while our administrative team handles much of the documentation and billing, allowing you to spend more time doing what you do best—supporting clients!

Therapists have the option to enhance sessions with equine-assisted therapy, supported by our trained horses and experienced staff, for a unique, nature-based approach to client growth.

Who we are:

Eliada Homes, a historic fixture in Western North Carolina since 1903, is one of Asheville’s longest-running nonprofits. Our beautiful 300+ acre campus provides a cradle-to-career continuum of services for more than 600 children and youth each year.

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct individual and/or group therapy sessions.
• Develop treatment plans and track progress in accordance with clinical and ethical guidelines
• Collaborate with specialists, staff, and client families as appropriate
• Maintain clear, timely documentation in line with licensing board and organizational standards
• Participate in team meetings and trainings as needed

What we offer:

• Flexible schedule — work on your terms
• Claim filing
• Peaceful healing environment
• Supportive team and referral stream
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through alternative therapeutic approaches

Candidates must hold an active North Carolina clinical license or associate-level license (LCMHCA, LCSWA, LMFTA, or equivalent). We support professional growth and provide clinical supervision for associate-level therapists pursuing full licensure.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Eliada Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer Clause:

Job descriptions are not intended and should not be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. They are meant to be accurate reflections of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions. This position description is not intended as a contract. A Letter of Employment confirms employment. North Carolina is an at-will employment state and Eliada is an at-will employer.