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ncg CARE
Norfolk, Virginia

Outpatient Therapist

Counselor Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)No callFull-Time or Part-Time

Listed compensation

$52k-$73k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time or Part-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 51m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Norfolk VA - Norfolk, VA, Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time, Education Level: Master's Degree, Salary Range: $51993.00 - $73494.00, Travel Percentage: Business Travel, About Us Established in 1993, ncgCARE is the proud parent of a diverse network of seven behavioral healthcare organizations specializing in outpatient counseling, community-based counseling, and treatment foster care. Through our network of providers, ncgCARE is leading the way to excellence in behavioral healthcare. We provide the foundation for our provider partners to succeed through innovation, service excellence, best practice development, and a strong commitment to our employees.

About the Role Are you a compassionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a meaningful impact? National Counseling Group (NCG), an ncgCARE partner, is seeking an Outpatient Therapist to join our team. At National Counseling Group, our mission is to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care across multiple service types. In this role, you will lead critical aspects of client care, including offering case management, crisis intervention, psychological evaluations, and wraparound team support. Whether you’re licensed, licensed-eligible, or a resident in counseling, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career. Join our team and help transform lives by supporting families and children in need! The Outpatient Therapist plays a vital role in our mission to deliver coordinated, individualized care to our communities. As an Outpatient Therapist, you will provide: Case Management Services: Coordinate and manage services for clients, ensuring they have access to necessary resources and support. Service Plans: Develop individualized, written service plans to address clients’ specific needs and goals. Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate support and intervention during mental health crises. Evaluations and Assessments: Conduct psychological evaluations and write diagnostic assessments, including those for behavioral, substance abuse, and economic self-sufficiency issues. Facilitate Wraparound Meetings: Organize and lead team meetings to ensure coordinated care among providers and natural supports. This description outlines the general scope and level of work for this role. It is not intended to include every duty or responsibility that may be required of employees in this position.

Compensation This role is compensated on a variable rate model, designed to reward productivity while providing consistent earning opportunity through established referral volume.

Compensation

  • vision (if applicable based on licensure level) Qualifications: Qualifications Licensure: Must be licensed or license-eligible in Virginia (e. g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Resident in Counseling). Education: Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • ability) Educational Assistance (your position, date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility) Licensure Residency Program for Full-time Clinical Staff Advancement and Career Development Opportunities Legal Notice: We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment is at-will and contingent upon successful completion of background checks and credential verification. We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation varies based on licensure, experience, and caseload. ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace. #NCG1

Key Responsibilities

The Outpatient Therapist will provide individual, family, and group therapy while managing client care through service plans and crisis intervention. They are also responsible for conducting psychological evaluations and facilitating wraparound team meetings to ensure coordinated care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. Additionally, they must be licensed or license-eligible in the state of Virginia.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual therapyFamily therapyClinical documentationCare coordinationSubstance abuse assessmentTreatment planningOrganizational skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Therapist at ncg CARE a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,736 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Counselor Career Context

In Virginia, the Mental Health Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$80k (83 salary observations; 241 listings), vs ~$74k nationally (2,909 salary observations; 9,387 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k 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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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

6.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

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Living in Norfolk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$298k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About ncg CARE

Hospitals and Health Care
Richmond, VA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
HSA
FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Paid Time Off
401(k)