Behavioral Health Clinician / Counselor (Licensed or Supervisee) – PHP Program (Full or Part Time) (office or virtual))
Listed compensation
$35-$40/hr
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · hybrid
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
New Beginning Counseling & Therapy is looking for energetic, passionate, and client-oriented behavioral health clinicians to join our growing team immediately! We operate a structured 2.5 Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) built around compassionate, comprehensive clinical care and substance use recovery.
We are actively hiring fully Licensed Clinicians as well as registered Supervisees (CSAC-S, MSW-S, Residency trainees) who thrive in a dynamic team environment. If you love connecting with clients, running engaging groups, and want a rewarding role with top-tier hourly pay, we want to meet you! Key Responsibilities
Perform Groups: Facilitate lively, impactful clinical therapy and psychoeducation groups within our structured PHP schedule.
Conduct Assessments: Perform thorough intake screenings, ASAM evaluations, and clinical reviews to welcome clients to our program.
Individual Therapy: Provide client-oriented, individualized counseling sessions tailored to unique recovery goals.
Treatment Planning: Build and update collaborative behavioral health treatment plans.
Regulatory Compliance: Maintain rigorous clinical documentation that meets Virginia DBHDS licensing and DMAS standards.
Qualifications & Experience
License or Track Status (Required): Must hold a valid Virginia license (LPC, LCSW, LSATP) OR be actively registered with the Virginia Board as a Supervisee/Resident (CSAC-Supervisee, MSW-Supervisee, Resident in Counseling).
- Energy & Vibe: High-energy, empathetic, and genuinely client-oriented mindset.
- Clinical Skills: Confident in leading clinical substance use groups and structured interventions.
- Documentation Knowledge: Familiarity with ASAM criteria and Medicaid billing workflows is preferred.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive hourly rate ($35.00 - $40.00/hr) matched directly to your credentials and experience.
- Immediate hiring and onboarding track.
- Flexible scheduling options (Full-Time or Part-Time roles available).
- A supportive, positive, and collaborative workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
The clinician will facilitate clinical therapy and psychoeducation groups while conducting intake screenings and ASAM evaluations. They are also responsible for providing individualized counseling and maintaining rigorous clinical documentation in compliance with state standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Virginia license (LPC, LCSW, LSATP) or be registered as a Supervisee/Resident in counseling. Familiarity with ASAM criteria and Medicaid billing workflows is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Clinician / Counselor (Licensed or Supervisee) – PHP Program (Full or Part Time) (office or virtual)) at New Beginning Counseling & Therapy Services 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 7,933 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 42% have no call, 60% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k 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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