Are you a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Psychologist (HSP-P) in North Carolina looking for an opportunity that best fits your goals?

If so, there are several options to consider. First, will you choose to work as an employee, independent contractor or start your own private practice? Your experiences can differ significantly depending on this decision.

Each option offers various pros and cons from a personal standpoint, from income potential to work flexibility. Your preferred path will also have a considerable impact on how your career plays out from a professional perspective, including how you: 

• Exercise your talents
• Positively influence your clients
• Continually grow as a mental health professional
• Contribute to your purpose

If you are interested in independent contracting, Carolina Counseling Services may be the right fit for you.

Carolina Counseling services offers opportunities for those who want to be independent contractors, which means that you will be a private practice owner yourself, instead of an employee.  If you think this might be a good fit for you, or you are interested in the concept, read on to see how rewarding this can be.

Maybe you’ve heard about us and wondered, “What’s different about Carolina Counseling Services compared to other counseling opportunities?” There are a lot of factors that make us stand out from other counseling practices out there. Being a good fit for many therapists is one of them. 

One of the ways CCS is different from other counseling services is that we care about being a good fit for you as a therapist, and not just the other way around. Your career fulfillment is one of our top priorities. You are important to us and it shows. 

Each counseling practice is unique and will differ in specific ways. Sometimes these opportunities end up being an excellent fit, and at other times, not so much. A significant challenge for most when they are contemplating a career change is not knowing what you’re walking into. Once you’re already in your new therapy role, there can be a lot of surprises you didn’t consider beforehand.

What if you make the big move to your new therapy position and later find it isn’t a good fit? That can be a challenging situation after you’ve essentially placed all your “eggs in one basket.” This happens all too frequently, but thankfully there are some excellent opportunities for therapists that don’t require entering your new role “blind.”

Because of how important making the right career choice is, Carolina Counseling Services is committed to helping you see what it’s like to work with us before you ever sign a contract.

Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to contract with CCS? We provide a glimpse into this unique opportunity by giving you information and insights through therapist interviews and testimonials on our website.  

We don’t want any unwanted surprises for you as a therapist. Instead, our goal is for you to feel confident that you made the best choice from day one. Please take time to read the articles provided on our site.  If you think this may be a good fit for you, reach out to us by emailing your resume and a cover letter to Applicants@carolinacounselingservices.com .

In many ways, we’re the opposite of a “traditional” experience as a therapist.  Your well-being or family shouldn’t be placed on the backburner because of rigid and inflexible expectations. Instead, contracting with CCS can benefit both your career and personal life.

When contract with us, you will find we value keeping the conversation open with you about how everything is going. CCS strives to give you the greatest chances of success, listening to what is working for you and what is not.

This allows us to help you  address any obstacles in your way to being the therapist you are meant to be. Perhaps more than any other profession, you need a healthy, well-balanced life to offer your best to others, that is what CCS provides.

We are confident that Carolina Counseling Services will give you an excellent opportunity to feel happy and fulfilled professionally. Finding work life balance and happiness can be difficult, this is why we give you the tools you need to find this in your work as a counselor. We also recognize that happiness is more of a bi-product of feeling purpose in your profession and overall life. 

For that reason, we strive to create a harmonious balance of autonomy and support. As a contractor, you will have your own private practice.  We are not your employer; therefore, we certainly won’t micromanage you. At the same time, we are here for you when you need support. We want you to be successful in your practice and allow you to focus on what you do best—therapy! 

Carolina Counseling Services seeks to give you a robust and healthy foundation for the services you provide. We recognize that therapists who don’t have a say in what their schedule is or how they provide therapy will struggle to give their best. Allowing you more control over your practice can create a healthier and happier lifestyle for you and your family while allowing you to feel more professionally fulfilled.

Of course, career-life balance is only part of the equation. You want to do meaningful work as a therapist, find purpose and give your clients the best possible outcomes. That can help you feel more satisfied in other aspects of your life. Sadly, this isn’t always what happens with some counseling practices.

Financial matters or convenience can crowd out a client-centered approach. That can be highly discouraging and frustrating for therapists who went into this profession hoping to make a difference. It can feel like your best work gets undermined rather than encouraged each day.

Carolina Counseling Services is different in that, as shared earlier, we do everything we can to ensure you are content so that you can enjoy your time when away from work. This too often is seen as a separate matter by counseling providers, but we don’t believe it is. You will do your best client work when you are compensated fairly, are able to work within your specialty areas and have the kind of flexibility that allows you to live your life. Without this, providing exceptional client care can become difficult.

Personal wellness is a vital foundation for having what it takes to give your best to those you serve. We know personal and professional lives can impact each other. For instance, if your professional life negatively impacts your personal life, that isn’t a sustainable long-term situation. Both areas will inevitably suffer as a result.

We are passionate about making sure you and your clients are a good fit. We factor in your unique background and specialties along with a client’s needs and goals. Our aim is to create the very best circumstances for positive change and growth. When you as a therapist are a good fit for your clients, you’ll consistently see results.

Positive client outcomes are important, we feel strongly that our contracting model sets you up for the greatest possible professional success in your private practice.  To sum it up, we take a therapist and client-centered approach. If you don’t have both, you can undermine the greatest chance of positive impact.

Carolina Counseling Services is always looking for experienced counselors to join us. If you are a licensed therapist living in North Carolina who is interested in contracting with us, please feel free to reach out to us by email! Applicants@carolinacounselingservices.com !