Therapist I

CounselorIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$73K - $87K

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Therapist I

If you are starting out in your career, and are post-masters but as of yet unlicensed – we will provide your supervision –for free!

Transform Lives Through Connection and Care

At Grafton Integrated Health Network, we’re guided by a shared purpose: empowering individuals with complex needs to heal and grow. As a Therapist, your meaningful impact lies in every connection you make—you’ll provide compassionate, evidence-based care helping each person find strength, resilience, and hope.

You’ll work in a culture of teamwork and collaboration, alongside colleagues who share your passion for making a difference. And because we care for you so you can care for others, we support your growth through professional development, supervision, and a community of care.

Join us - and experience the deep fulfillment of knowing your work truly makes a difference!

Be part of a team that leads with heart and grit, the Grafton way—where compassion and clinical excellence come together to change lives.

General Statement of Job

Under general supervision, plans and implements therapeutic and counseling services and programs for assigned Grafton students.  Duties include assessing student cognitive, behavioral, social and emotional needs and developing therapeutic goals and objectives for the student's IEP.  Develops and implements therapy plans, sessions and activities to meet identified goals and objectives.

Reports to a Clinical Administrator.

Essential Job Functions

  • Provides therapeutic and counseling programs and services for assigned students; to include individual and group therapy sessions.
  • Conducts student assessments and evaluations to determine abilities and needs with regard to cognitive, behaviors, social and emotional development.

Develops therapeutic goals and objectives and treatment plan for each student based upon needs, and abilities.  Writes therapeutic and behavioral goals and objectives for the student IEPs.

  • Develops therapy plans, activities and experiences which address the identified goals and objectives   Prepares materials for planned activities and therapy sessions.  Conducts individual and group therapy sessions.

Implements activities and provides experiences which develop student cognitive, social and problem solving skills.

  • Collects and records behavioral and progress related data obtained from therapy sessions and other program activities. Evaluates students' achievements and progress  pertaining to therapeutic and behavioral programs.

Documents progress, accomplishments and behavioral developments in quarterly progress reports, discharge summaries and annual reviews.

  • Consults with supervisors, academic peers, and other Grafton staff relating to student treatment plans and needs. Ensures compatibility of instructional formats and management procedures for each student in concert with his treatment team and overall treatment needs. Provides behavioral consultation and guidance to other Grafton staff working with assigned students.
  • Serves as advocate for students; recommends, co-designs and helps to ensure implementation of student transition plans.
  • Reviews admissions packets and participates in pre-placement interviews.
  • Identifies and obtains necessary supplies and equipment.
  • Implements crisis intervention strategies as needed.  Documents and reports all incidents in accordance with policies and procedures. Serves on-call therapist to respond to student crises.
  • Maintains open communications and provides information and interpretations to parents, guardians and other human services agencies regarding student progress, needs and treatment plans.
  • Participates in a variety of meetings and committees such as IEP meetings, staff meetings, etc.
  • Provides program related training to Grafton staff as requested.

Additional Job Functions

  • Provides input and participates in policy and procedure designs.
  • Attends conferences and workshops to keep abreast of professional trends, developments and techniques.
  • Performs other work as assigned.

Minimum Training and Experience

  • Master's degree in counseling, social work or psychology, required
  • Clinical experience providing counseling services and therapy
  • Requires licensure as a Resident in Psychology (LCP path), Resident in Counseling (LPC and LMFT path), or Resident in Clinical Social Work (LCSW path) if working in Virginia.
  • Clinical Supervision Forms must be submitted during onboarding process.
  • Valid driver's license, required

Compensation

$73,424 to $87,110.40; commensurate with experience and qualifications

Employee Benefits

Caring for You, So You can Care for Others:

  • Free meals during shift, as available
  • Medical, dental and vision
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Short-term disability (STD)
  • Long-term disability (LTD)

Stronger Together: Supporting Your Growth & Success

  • Paid Career Development - we pay you while becoming certified in CPR, Ukeru [https://www.ukerusystems.com/], Mandt [https://www.mandtsystem.com/] and other career training!
  • 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
  • Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually
  • As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness

If you have issues applying or have any questions about this position, please reach out to us at hr@grafton.org

Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.

#HP

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will plan and implement therapeutic services, including individual and group sessions, to address the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional needs of students. They are also responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with the treatment team to ensure student progress.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology and possess relevant clinical experience. Additionally, they must be eligible for or hold licensure as a resident in psychology, counseling, or clinical social work in Virginia.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Therapeutic counselingStudent assessmentTreatment planningIndividual therapyBehavioral data collectionIEP developmentClinical documentationCase managementStudent advocacyInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist I at Grafton Integrated Health Network a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 32% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k 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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About Grafton Integrated Health Network

Mental Health Care
Winchester, VA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free meals during shift
Medical, dental, and vision
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)