Brief Strategic Family Therapist

1 month ago
Farmville, Virginia — Hybrid$40K - $55KFull TimePsychologist
✓ No Call✓ Flexible Schedule

25th percentile — most Psychologist in this role earn more. See if you should negotiate.

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57% below median for Psychologist in VA — negotiate

Accepting this costs you $271k over 3 years

Posted 46 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Strategic Therapy Associates Inc as a Brief Strategic Family Therapist – Flexible Schedule, Free Training in United States. Join Strategic Therapy Associates in Virginia! We're seeking a Resident in Counseling (or QMHP-C with 5 years experience) with family therapy experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • implement Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT) to help adolescents and families with conduct problems.
  • Manage a caseload of 8-10 families (ages 6-18), diverted from family court.
  • Provide home, office, and telehealth mental health services.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $40K - $55K
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Strategic Therapy Associates Inc as a Brief Strategic Family Therapist – Flexible Schedule, Free Training.

Key Skills

Family TherapyBrief Strategic Family TherapyBSFT CertificationClinical SupervisionCaseload ManagementAdolescent TherapyConduct ProblemsHome-based ServicesOffice-based ServicesTelehealthDocumentationCollaborationCommunicationOutcome FocusDriver's License

Requirements

Candidates must be a Virginia-registered Resident in Counseling (LMHP-R) or Supervisee in Social Work (LMHP-S), or eligible for registration; a QMHP-C with 5+ years of experience working with children and families is also considered. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license, insurance, own vehicle, good driving record, and demonstrate a passion for serving youth and families with strong communication skills.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Brief Strategic Family Therapist at Strategic Therapy Associates a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, remote work flexibility, flexible scheduling.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Strategic Therapy Associates is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Remote psychologist positions in Mental Health Therapy have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

Strategic Therapy Associates lists compensation for this psychologist position at $40k to $55k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote psychologist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Flexible scheduling options available
  • Transparent compensation ($40k–$55k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Family Therapy, Brief Strategic Family Therapy, BSFT Certification, Clinical Supervision, Caseload Management, Adolescent Therapy, Conduct Problems, Home-based Services. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves managing a caseload of 8-10 adolescents (ages 6-18) diverted from family court, providing mental health services across home, office, and telehealth settings. Responsibilities also include completing all required documentation to standards and actively participating in supervision ...

Benefits package: Free BSFT Training, Free Licensure Clinical Supervision, Flexible Schedule, Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Strategic Therapy Associates

Mental Health Care
Lynchburg, Virginia
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Free BSFT Training
Free Licensure Clinical Supervision
Flexible Schedule
Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
6.3

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (3)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago