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Licensed Child Mental Health Therapist/Play Therapist

Advanced Counseling and Play Therapy, PLLC
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/4/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Child Mental Health Therapist/Play Therapist position at Advanced Counseling and Play Therapy, PLLC?

Are you ready to turn play into powerful healing? Do you believe that a puppet, a sandbox, or video games can be the start of something amazing? Do you have the skills and passion to help kids and teens navigate life’s challenges while making therapy feel less like work and more like fun? If so, we need YOU on our team!


Advanced Counseling and Play Therapy is looking to hire another full-time therapist! We are a growing child and adolescent mental health practice seeking a licensed therapist to join our team of passionate professionals. You’ll work with children (ages 2 ), teens, and their families, using play, creativity, and evidence-based practices to make a real difference. Our practice’s mission is to become the leading and most respected provider of mental health services for children and teens in eastern North Carolina.


Your Superpowers Must Include:

  • A Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field Full or associate licensure in North Carolina (LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent)
  • A passion for working with children, teens, and families Experience (or strong interest) in Play Therapy, Sand Tray, Art Therapy, or other expressive approaches
  • The ability to build strong therapeutic relationships with kids, teens, and parents A sense of humor, patience, and creativity – because working with kids is an adventure!


What You’ll Do:

  • Engage kids in play-based therapy that helps them process emotions and develop coping skills
  • Work with families to strengthen relationships and create a supportive home environment
  • Provide individual and family therapy in an outpatient setting
  • Continue learning – We love supporting our team by offering a continuing education stipend to help with ongoing training and certifications!


What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay Flexible schedule – Choose your own hours because work-life balance matters!
  • Newly renovated offices in a great location – Located in midtown near the Independence Mall
  • We take care of dealing with insurance for you! – From insurance credentialing to filing claims and reconciling payments, as well as pursuing any denials to make sure you get paid what you deserve!
  • EMR management software that does everything for you so you can focus on your clients!
  • Referrals tailored specifically to YOU!
  • A warm, fun, and collaborative work environment
  • A team that believes in the power of play and purpose
  • Ready to Apply? If you’re excited about making therapy a place where kids feel heard, understood, and even a little excited to attend, we want to meet you!


Apply today!

Send your resume and a short cover letter to shawn@advancedcounselingilm.com. Bonus points if you include your favorite childhood game or video game!

Let’s make healing fun and effective—one play session at a time!

Job Types: Full-time, Contract


Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year


Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Professional development assistance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wilmington, NC 28403

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000

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