Outpatient Therapist

We are seeking a dedicated and clinically driven Outpatient Therapist to join our growing counseling center in a full-time role with benefits. This position provides the opportunity to deliver meaningful therapeutic services in a supportive, mission-focused environment while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team committed to client success.

At Eliada, therapists are empowered to focus on clinical care while receiving strong administrative and organizational support. Clinicians also have the unique opportunity to incorporate equine-assisted therapy into sessions through access to our trained horses, experienced equine staff, and peaceful 300+ acre campus.

Who We Are
Eliada Homes has been serving children and families in Western North Carolina since 1903 and is one of Asheville’s longest-running nonprofits. Our expansive campus provides a cradle-to-career continuum of services for more than 600 children and youth annually.
Our new outpatient counseling center expands Eliada’s commitment to accessible, trauma-informed, and innovative behavioral health services for the community.

What You’ll Do

• Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults.
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required clinical documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain ethical and professional standards in accordance with licensing board requirements and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with families, referral sources, care teams, and community partners to support client progress.
• Participate in case consultations, team meetings, trainings, and supervision as appropriate.
• Utilize evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic approaches.
• Optionally integrate equine-assisted therapy interventions into treatment sessions.
• Support a positive, client-centered therapeutic environment.

What We Offer

• Full-time salaried position with benefits 
• Health, dental, and vision insurance 
• Paid time off and holidays 
• Retirement plan options 
• Clinical supervision for associate-level clinicians 
• Administrative and billing support 
• Flexible scheduling opportunities 
• Supportive and collaborative team culture 
• Beautiful healing environment on a historic campus 
• Opportunity to incorporate experiential and equine-assisted therapies 

• Active North Carolina clinical license or associate-level license required:

LCMHC / LCMHCA

LCSW / LCSWA

LMFT / LMFTA

Or equivalent licensure

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families preferred
• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills
• Commitment to trauma-informed and culturally responsive care

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.