Tele Therapist
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open mental health therapist jobs in North Carolina post a median of $41.33 an hour, the middle half $35.10–$56.50, across 23 jobs that state their pay. Mental health therapists employed in North Carolina earn a median of $26.68 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
What We Offer
Novant Health | Remote
Department: Behavioral Health Call Center
Schedule: Per Diem (PRN)
Healing from Anywhere. Making a Difference Everywhere.
Are you a licensed mental health professional looking to create real change - without the commute? Join Novant Health as a Tele-Therapist I and deliver meaningful care from wherever you are. We're looking for passionate clinicians ready to meet clients where they are - literally and emotionally.
What Makes This Role Different?
100% Remote Work – Flexibility that fits your life
Impactful Connections – Deliver therapy that matters, one screen at a time
Supportive Culture – Work alongside a collaborative, mission-driven team
Innovative Tools – Use industry-leading telehealth platforms and clinical resources
What You’ll Bring
- Master’s in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field
- Active NC license (LCMHC-A, LCSW-A, LMFT, or Clinical Psychologist)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in behavioral health
- Tech-savvy, adaptable, and a strong communicator
- A heart for healing and a passion for access
At Novant Health, one of our core values is Belonging. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
What You'll Do
A Day in the life
- Provide virtual behavioral health assessments and therapy services
- Support patients coping with mental health and substance use challenges
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, case managers, and healthcare providers
- Help build a healthier, more connected community - one patient at a time
What We're Looking For
- Education : High School Diploma or GED,required. Graduate Degree, required. Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field; required.
- Experience : One year experience (including internships or pre-doctorate residencies), preferred.
- Licensure/Certification : Licensed Clinical Mental Health Clinician-Associate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Associate, or Clinic Psychologist; required. Involuntary Commitment Examiner (required for team members providing services to the ED within 1 year of hire), required.
- Additional skills required : Good working knowledge of computers. Ability to care for Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Age Specific populations.
Why Choose Novant Health?
At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Job Opening ID
198644
Where you can work from
This job is 100% remote, for applicants who live in the United States.
From Novant Health's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Novant Health
Novant Health is a nonprofit health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with 21 (source: Novant Health, Our Company) inpatient medical centers, more than 730 (source: Novant Health, Our Company) physician clinics and more than 43,000 (source: Novant Health, Our Company) team members in North Carolina and South Carolina, where it bought three hospitals from Tenet in 2024. Source: Novant Health, Our Company
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