School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$69K - $81K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist
LCSW | LPC
Rockbridge Area Health Center | Lexington, Virginia
Support student mental health while enjoying the lifestyle of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.
Rockbridge Area Health Center (RAHC) is seeking a School-Based Behavioral Health Counselor (LCSW or LPC) to provide counseling and behavioral health services for students through our School-Based Health Center (SBHC) program.
This role works directly with students, families, school staff, and RAHC’s integrated healthcare team to improve access to mental health care for children and adolescents in our community.
This position is eligible for Federal and State Loan Repayment Programs (NHSC).
- Why Clinicians Choose RAHC
- Loan Repayment Eligible Position (NHSC & State Programs)
- FTCA Malpractice Coverage
- School-based schedule with excellent work-life balance
- Potential schedule flexibility during school breaks and summer
- Collaborative integrated care team
- Generous PTO + CME time
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Compensation $69,000 - $81,000
- What You’ll Do
- Provide mental health counseling and behavioral health therapy for students
- Conduct behavioral health assessments and treatment planning
- Deliver crisis intervention when needed
- Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, counselors, and families
- Coordinate care with RAHC’s integrated primary care and behavioral health teams
- Support early identification and treatment of mental health and behavioral concerns
Students served: School-age children and adolescents
Qualifications
- Required
- Licensed in Virginia as LCSW or LPC
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related behavioral health field
- Experience providing mental health counseling
- Eligible for FTCA privileging
- Current BLS certification
Applicants must not be sanctioned under Medicaid or Medicare.
Live and Work in the Shenandoah Valley
RAHC is located in Lexington, Virginia, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley.
Enjoy
- Outdoor recreation and hiking
- Arts and cultural events
- Welcoming small-town community
- Easy access to Charlottesville, Richmond, and Washington, DC
Join Our Mission
Rockbridge Area Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center committed to expanding access to high-quality healthcare services for our community.
If you are passionate about supporting student mental health and strengthening communities, we invite you to apply.
Submit Your Cover Letter and Resume At
rockahc.org
Rockbridge Area Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
Provide mental health counseling, behavioral health assessments, and crisis intervention for school-age children and adolescents. Collaborate with school staff, families, and integrated healthcare teams to improve access to mental health care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist at Rockbridge Area Health Center a 7.9 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 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Rockbridge Area Health Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 6 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k 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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Living in Lexington
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $357k≈ 5.2× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,647/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 13 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.