Associate Therapist- Acute
Listed compensation
$30-$32/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Associate Therapist- Acute | The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place | Williamsburg, Virginia
About the Job
The Pavilion is looking for a therapist to join our team!
-$30-$32 per hour
- Full-time day shift
- Complimentary Continued Education
-$3000 per year Tuition Assistance
- Benefits- Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
- Flex Pay-Daily pay option
- PTO package
- Much more!
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, facilitate psychoeducational training, and participate in multidisciplinary treatment conferences.
Requirements
A Master's degree in social services, mental health services, or a 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- Acute at Summit BHC a 6.5 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 7,891 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 36% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.5 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,891 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $62k–$67k | Mental Health Therapy median $63k (middle half $52k–$78k)255 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$69k in purchasing power | South Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in South Carolina | 75 active | 7,897 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 32% remote · 36% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | South Carolina Counselor listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 15% offer loan repayment129 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,533 in the last 30 days | 1,455 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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