Licensed Therapist/Counselor

• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, or school-aged youth
• Prior experience in school-based therapy, community mental health, or tele-health preferred
• Experience with trauma-informed care and crisis response a plus

We are seeking compassionate, skilled clinicians who are:

• Deeply passionate about improving youth mental health outcomes
• Comfortable working in a virtual care environment
• Committed to collaboration, clinical excellence, and measurable results

Residents will receive supervision toward licensure, while licensed clinicians will have opportunities for leadership, school consultation, and program development within our expanding clinical framework.

Key responsibilities include but limited to:

Direct Client Care

• Deliver individual tele-therapy sessions for K–12 students referred by participating schools
• Utilize short-term, evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy
• Address a range of concerns including anxiety, grief, trauma, academic stress, and family or peer conflict
• Provide services to diverse student populations, including multilingual learners and those without insurance

Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinate with school counselors, family resource managers, and administrative teams
• Engage in family outreach when appropriate to promote continuity of care
• Participate in case consultations, supervision, and ongoing professional development
• Maintain responsive and professional communication with both school and internal VPM partners

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete all clinical documentation (intake, progress, and discharge notes) within 48 hours
• Ensure compliance with all licensure board requirements, HIPAA, FERPA, and program-specific standards
• Contribute to quarterly outcomes reporting through standardized metrics and case summaries

Licensure

• Licensed or license-eligible in Virginia as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent
• Residents must be actively pursuing licensure and eligible for clinical supervision

To support client confidentiality and team effectiveness, this role requires:

• A private, quiet workspace suitable for professional work
• Reliable high-speed internet and ability to use required systems/tools
• Comfort working independently while staying connected through remote collaboration

Tools & Systems

This role uses the following tools as part of day-to-day work:

• BambooHR (HRIS + onboarding)
• EnGuard (secure email)
• ClickUp (project + task management)
• SimplePractice (EHR/telehealth + documentation, as applicable)
• Proficiency in evidence-based interventions (CBT, DBT, solution-focused, narrative therapy)
• Strong time management, organization, and documentation skills
• Commitment to culturally responsive, strengths-based, and trauma-informed care
• Self-directed with strong virtual presence and professionalism in remote settings
• Professional Communication & Attendance (Essential Function)
• Reliable communication and attendance are essential job responsibilities. Team members must:
• Attend required onboarding, internal meetings, supervision sessions, and trainings (as applicable)
• Notify the team as soon as possible regarding delays, absences, or scheduling conflicts
• Maintain timely, professional communication during scheduled work hours
• Uphold remote-work standards, including a private workspace and reliable internet connection