What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist position at Hakuna Wellness Center?
Job Title: Hybrid Therapist (LCSW/LCSWA or LCMHC/LCMHCA) — 1099
Company: Hakuna Wellness Center
Locations: New Bern, NC, Clayton, NC and/or Havelock, NC Telehealth
Job Type: Contract (1099)
Schedule: Hybrid (approximately half in-office, half telehealth)
About Hakuna Wellness Center
Hakuna Wellness Center is an outpatient mental health and addiction treatment practice serving North Carolina. We provide individual therapy, intakes, and ongoing clinical care in a professional, welcoming setting. We are hiring licensed and associate-level therapists to complete intakes and provide follow-on therapy sessions in person and via telehealth.
Position Summary
We are seeking an LCSW, LCSWA, LCMHC, or LCMHCA to join our clinical team as an independent contractor. You will complete therapy intakes, provide ongoing individual therapy, document in TherapyNotes, and maintain a caseload of 15–30 clients per week. This is a hybrid 1099 role: roughly half of your time in our New Bern, Clayton or Havelock office and half via telehealth.
Essential Duties
- Complete comprehensive therapy intakes for new clients
- Provide ongoing individual therapy sessions after intake
- Maintain a caseload of a minimum of 15 clients per week and up to a maximum of 30 clients per week
- Document all clinical work promptly and accurately in TherapyNotes
- Deliver care in a hybrid model: in-office in New Bern, Clayton & Havelock and telehealth
- Communicate professionally with clients, staff, and referral sources
- Follow all Hakuna Wellness Center policies, clinical standards, and applicable licensing/ethical guidelines
- Maintain current licensure, supervision (if associate-level), and required credentials
- Participate in required meetings, training, and coordination of care as assigned
Qualifications
Required
- Active North Carolina license as one of the following:
- LCSW or LCSWA
- LCMHC or LCMHCA
- Ability and willingness to complete intakes and ongoing therapy
- Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, TherapyNotes EHR
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule (in-office New Bern, Clayton or Havelock telehealth)
- Professional presentation and communication with all clients
- Commitment to following company policies and clinical documentation standards
- Reliable internet, private telehealth space, and ability to travel to assigned office location
Preferred
- Prior experience with insurance-based outpatient therapy
- Experience with mental health and/or substance use populations
- Established comfort with hybrid/in-person and telehealth care
Compensation & Classification
This is a 1099 independent contractor position.
- Associate-level clinicians (LCSWA / LCMHCA): 50% of reimbursed insurance
- Fully licensed clinicians (LCSW / LCMHC): 60% of reimbursed insurance
Pay is based on insurance reimbursement received for services billed. Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and professional expenses unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Work Environment
- Hybrid: approximately 50% in-office (New Bern, Clayton or Havelock) and 50% telehealth
- Outpatient clinical setting
- Caseload expectation: 15–30 clients per week
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover note that includes:
- Current license type and number (LCSW, LCSWA, LCMHC, or LCMHCA)
- Preferred office location (New Bern, Havelock, or Clayton)
- Availability to begin and weekly hours you can commit
- Confirmation that you can use TherapyNotes and maintain a 15–30 client weekly caseload
info@hakunawellness.com
Hakuna Wellness Center
New Bern, Clayton & Havelock, NC
Website: hakunawellness.com
Phone: (252) 638-3888
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New Bern, NC 28562
Salary : $62,343 - $85,647