Licensed Therapist
Listed compensation
Starting at $65K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of at-risk youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Therapist at Childhelp, Alice C. Tyler Village in Lignum, Virginia
Childhelp is a psychiatric residential treatment facility that specializes in the treatment of children aged 5-14 with mild to severe trauma or neglect, psychiatric disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Our unique location on a 270-acre farm provides a nurturing treatment setting with a variety of therapy resources. We bring the light of love and healing into the lives of countless abused and neglected children, and those suffering from psychiatric and behavioral disorders.
We take a holistic approach to serving our children along with meeting their physical, emotional and educational needs. Becoming a member of our Childhelp team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission driven organization.
Pay: Starting at $65,000 annually based on experience and licensure.
Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2
What you will do: As a Therapist at Childhelp, you will conduct individual, group and family therapy with clients assigned to your personal caseload (8-10).
Responsible for overall delivery and implementation of each individual Client Treatment Plan, attending Child and Family Team meetings and treatment team meetings, and completing assessment, Client Treatment Plans and reports as required by the county and state.
Attend to clients, families, and referral source concerns as well as providing timely reports on treatment obstacles and progress. Documents treatment interventions and results in a timely manner.
Also, you would conduct 1-3 therapy groups weekly and as needed to support client growth.
To be considered you should: Be at least 21 years of age ~ Possess a Master’s degree in social work from an accredited School of Social Work or a Master’s degree in a related Mental Health field ~ Licensed by the State of Virginia as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPC OR Licensed as a Resident in Counseling (RIC) or Supervisee in Social Work (SiSW) ~ Minimum of 2 years of work experience providing mental health counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families ~ Be able to perform a therapeutic restraint ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.
Schedule: Monday – Friday 40 hours a week with up to 1 remote days a week.
Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As an Therapist, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.
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Key Responsibilities
The therapist will manage a caseload of 8-10 clients, providing individual, group, and family therapy while implementing treatment plans. They are also responsible for documenting progress, attending treatment team meetings, and coordinating with families and referral sources.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work or a related mental health field and possess a valid Virginia license such as LCSW, LMFT, or LPC. A minimum of 2 years of experience in mental health counseling for children and adolescents is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Therapist at Rite of Passage a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,964 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 36% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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