Associate Therapist - Outpatient
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Job Description
Associate Therapist - Outpatient | The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place | Hampton, Virginia
About the Job
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The Associate Therapist is a part of the multidisciplinary team responsible for providing direct clinical services to patients and their families under supervision. Their job responsibilities include completing Psychosocial Assessments; providing individual, family and group therapy for patients; facilitating psychoeducational training; conducting family meetings; discharge planning; developing, implementing and reviewing treatment plans; and providing linkage to outside resources.
Roles and Responsibilities
Under clinical supervision, participates in patient treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews.
Under supervision, conducts assigned group, individual or family sessions and provides evidence-supported treatment modalities. Completes sessions as scheduled and documents as required.
Under supervision, provides patient and family education relative to psychiatric and/or substance use problems.
Under supervision, conducts a psychosocial assessment focused on identification of key psychosocial components, incorporating patient involvement in development of plan of care.
Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner, including co-signature of assigned supervisor.
Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed, and obtains consultation and supervision as appropriate. Communicates change in patient condition timely and effectively to treatment team members.
Plans for and completed required documentation of post-hospitalization aftercare for assigned patients.
Provides case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning conferences. Presents appropriate patient information to the treatment team.
Education/Experience/Skill Requirements
- Master’s degree in social services or mental health services or closely related field required.
- No professional work experience required.
Cannot practice independently, requires a minimum of weekly supervision oversight for all areas of clinical training practice in alignment with state standards.
Licenses/Designations/Certifications
Eligible for entry level licensure as a social worker or mental health counselor recognized by the state that has not been obtained yet either due to requirement for supervised clinical work experience or due to state permitting unlicensed professional work.
- CPR and de-escalation certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
WORK LOCATION: This position is onsite and is not a remote position.
Supervisory Requirements
This position is an Individual Contributor.
Why The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place? The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place is an EOE.
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Therapist provides direct clinical services including psychosocial assessments, individual and group therapy, and treatment planning under supervision. They also manage discharge planning, case management, and participate in multidisciplinary treatment conferences.
Requirements
A Master's degree in social services, mental health services, or a closely related field is required. Candidates must be eligible for entry-level licensure as a social worker or mental health counselor.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Therapist - Outpatient at Summit BHC a 6.1 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 7,872 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 28% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,872 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $63k (middle half $60k–$63k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Virginia index 101.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Virginia | 270 active | 7,892 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 52% remote · 28% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia counselor listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment431 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,480 in the last 30 days | 1,466 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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