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Dominion Care
Lynchburg, Virginia

Community Based Counselor - Lynchburg

LPC / LMHCFull-Time

Listed compensation

$19-$24/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Level: Experienced
  • Job Location: Lynchburg CMH and Outpatient - Lynchburg, VA 24501
  • Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
  • Education Level: Bachelor's Degree - Human Services Field
  • Salary Range: $19.00 - $24.00 Hourly
  • Travel Percentage: Some Travel Required
  • Job Shift: Day
  • Job Category: Professional Services This position requires you to be registered with the Board of Counseling as a QMHP-T or QMHP. For more information, please visit: dhp.virginia.gov If you are experienced or a recent graduate and are QMHP certified or in training as a QMHP-T, don’t miss this rewarding opportunity to join an organization who provides the highest level of person-centered mental and behavioral health support for individuals that live within the communities. Be part of an award-winning accredited organization that offers competitive pay including a $1,000 Retention Bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefit package with a flexible schedule! Dominion Care is a premier provider in which our passionate and innovative team will deliver sustainable, quality, whole-person care through a full continuum of therapeutic services to empower individuals in the development of skills necessary for success. We envision a society in which all people achieve their full potential for health, education, and well-being across the lifespan. As a Dominion Care employee, you will enjoy: Competitive Pay! $19.00 - $24.00 Base, dependent on licenses and experience. $1,000 Retention Bonus for full-time employees! Flexible Schedule providing a work life balance! Dominion Care Employee may be eligible for the following Perks & Benefits: College Tuition Reimbursement Millage Reimbursement Dental & Vision Medical insurance PTO Professional Development Training AAA Discounts Employee Assistance Program 15K Life Insurance Policy 401K Optional Pet Insurance Award Winning
  • Company: Dominion Care won Top Workplaces in the Healthcare Industry! Accreditations: Dominion Care Academy and the Dominion Care ABA Therapy and Education Center, schools of Dominion Care are accredited by VAISEF (Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilitates). Dominion Care is accredited by CARF (Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). Core Values: TRACK Teamwork Relationship Building & Communication Accountability Customer/Client Focus Know Yourself REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree with a concentration in psychology, social work, human services, special education or counseling; Masters degree preferred but not required Minimum 1 year experience working with individuals with a mental health diagnosis Clean driving record Basic computer and documentation skills Flexibility This position requires you to be registered with the Board of Counseling as a QMHP or QMHP-T. For more information, please visit:dhp.virginia.gov ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Engage in Intensive-In-Home, Mental Health Skill Building, Community Stabilization, Mobile Crisis Response, and/or Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services. Makes contact with individual/family and referral source within 24 hours of accepting referral. Engage individuals in individual and/or family sessions while providing psychoeducation, behavioral support, and therapeutic interventions. Utilize verbal de-escalation techniques and strategies to assist the individual with maintaining self-control. Educate the individual on and assist them with utilizing coping skills to manage behaviors and emotions. During IIH Services, engage in services specifically designed to improve family dynamics, provide modeling, and the clinically necessary interventions that increase functional and therapeutic interpersonal relations between family members in the home. Promote psychoeducational benefits in the home setting to assist the individual and family with avoiding an out-of-home placement or assist with transition home from an out-of-home placement. During MHSS, engage the individual in goal directed training in the following areas: functional skills and appropriate behavior related to the individual’s health and safety; activities of daily living, and use of community resources; assistance with medication management; and monitoring health, nutrition, and physical condition. During MCR services, provide direct therapeutic care to children, youth and adults who are in psychiatric crisis. Work to stabilize behaviors to assist the client with avoiding out of home placement. Provide behavioral support to clients experiencing a mental health crisis. For PSR services, be present and maintain ratio of group participants throughout program hours of operations. Provide education and skills building in independent living, prevocational, academic, social, and communication skills to participants in group setting. Assess, evaluate and monitor the safety of individuals and others at all times. Implements individual behavioral modification and safety plans when applicable. Develop person-centered, individualized treatment plans based on recommended goals identified in the individual’s assessment. Complete all required documentation in a timely manner which includes but not limited to, the tracking of all individualized behaviors, individual service plans, monthly reports, quarterly reports, discharge planning, progress notes and all related documentation in compliance with DMAS, Licensure and Dominion Care standards. Engage in Care Coordination with other staff and community service providers to ensure the appropriateness of treatment modalities and services being provided. Attends supervision and staff meetings to address the individual’s needs/progress and any administrative needs. Provide 24-hour emergency response as needed. Attends all meetings related to case management needs of individuals (IAP’s, Med Evals, FAPT, psychological testing, etc.). Maintains contact with program leadership and referral agencies on a regular basis to discuss updates, progress, concerns, or provide feedback. Develops and maintains a network of supportive community referrals for individuals. Refers and links individuals to community resources. Establishes working relationships with representatives of other agencies who work with and provide services to individuals. Ensures the appropriate level of service is provided to each individual. Maintains compliance with all Licensure and Medicaid Standards. Adhere to all Dominion Care policies and procedures and complete other tasks which may be necessary for the successful management of the program.

About The

  • Company: At Dominion Care, founded in 1999

Care is what we do. From children to adults, families to individuals, our passionate mental health care providers across the state of Virginia are backed by accredited, evidence-based, and innovative therapeutic services and education for children, adults as well as the families that care for them.

Over time, services have expanded to include academic, emotional, and behavioral support in private and public settings; community-based mental health; care for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities; outpatient therapy, psychological assessments, psychiatric medication management, and substance abuse services, regardless of age.

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Key Responsibilities

The counselor provides community-based mental health services, including intensive in-home support, crisis response, and skill-building interventions. They are responsible for developing individualized treatment plans, maintaining clinical documentation, and coordinating care with community resources.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a human services field and be registered as a QMHP or QMHP-T with the Board of Counseling. At least one year of experience working with individuals with mental health diagnoses and a clean driving record are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Mental health counselingCrisis interventionTreatment planningPerson-centered careCommunity outreachSafety planning

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$45k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 36% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

What does the Mental Health Counseling market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$44k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Counseling listings in Virginia29 active789 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% remote · 36% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$1k sign-onVirginia counselor listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment423 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Counseling listings343 in the last 30 days216 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Counseling pay trend−2.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Counselor Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 27 employers
10
<$85k
12
$85k-105k
6
$105k-125k
3
$125k-145k
2
$149k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
31% this job
Loan repayment
21%
CME allowance
21%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Licensed Mental Health Therapist

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 781 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Dominion Care

Mental Health Care
Richmond, Virginia
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
$1,000 Retention Bonus
Flexible Schedule
College Tuition Reimbursement
Millage Reimbursement
Dental & Vision
Medical Insurance
PTO

Living in Lynchburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$279k
Typical market rent
$1,270/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lynchburg, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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