Residential Clinical Therapist

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55k-$75k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: BARRY ROBINSON CENTER - NORFOLK, VA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $55000.00 - $75000.00Salary/year, We are seeking a full-time Clinical Therapist to join our mission-driven team.

In this role, you will perform complex diagnostic assessments and clinical planning; provide individual, group, and family therapy; respond to crises; and deliver comprehensive clinical case management, supervision, and administrative support. At The Barry Robinson Center, our residents come first.

Our therapists are deeply dedicated to supporting both children and their families, each carrying a thoughtfully managed caseload of six residents to ensure meaningful, individualized care.

We offer a collaborative, dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values connection, purpose, and even fun.

The ideal candidate meets the qualifications listed below and is passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children and adolescents, especially those connected to military service.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in; Social Work, Professional Counseling, or related clinical field Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as an LCSW, LMFT or LPC in the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Department of Health Regulatory Board, or equivalent license with Virginia reciprocity Minimum of 3 years of experience providing mental health services to children, adolescents, and families Progressive experience in clinical diagnostics, assessments, formulations, and treatment planning Must be eligible for malpractice insurance.

This is an on-site position, with working hours from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. Some after-hours availability for phone calls is expected.

Responsibilities

Serve as part of a interdisciplinary team-based clinical leadership structure, collaborating with psychiatrists, nursing, dorm leadership, and educational staff to ensure consistent, high-quality clinical care and supervision Provide individual and family therapy for residents (caseload of 6 residents) Parenting with Love and Limits (PLL) & Family Systems Therapy (FST) Participate in discharge and aftercare planning to facilitate client’s smooth transition into the community Complete clinical charting documenting residents' progress in accordance with The Barry Robinson Center policies and procedures Participate in regular professional development to maintain license as required by discipline and Virginia Behavioral Science Board Attend weekly clinical meetings in each program to discuss clinical progress and specify treatment issues Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners to support continuity of care and resident progress In addition to this meaningful work, Barry Robinson Center offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, outlined below Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance 403(b) retirement plan with company contribution Company paid life and long-term disability insurance Generous Paid Annual Leave (Vacation) Paid Sick leave 8 Paid Holidays Tuition reimbursement, details below: $3,000 per calendar year after 6 months of tenure $5,000 per calendar year after 2 years of tenure PLSF Eligible Non-Profit Organization (Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual performance reviews Employee events and activities Opportunities for advancement And more!

The Barry Robinson Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will perform diagnostic assessments, provide individual and family therapy, and manage a caseload of six residents. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality clinical care and participate in discharge and aftercare planning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, or a related clinical field and possess or be eligible for a Virginia license (LCSW, LMFT, or LPC). A minimum of 3 years of experience providing mental health services to children, adolescents, and families is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyGroup therapyCrisis interventionClinical supervisionDischarge planningInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Residential Clinical Therapist at James Barry-Robinson Institute a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,084 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 42% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k 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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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Norfolk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$298k≈ 5.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo≈ 38% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About James Barry-Robinson Institute

Mental Health Care
Norfolk, Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contribution
Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Generous Paid Annual Leave (Vacation)
Paid Sick Leave
8 Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement ($3,000/year after 6 months, $5,000/year after 2 years)
PSLF Eligible Non-Profit Organization