Pays $78k-$94k — Counselor market median is ~$88k (140 jobs)
About the Role
Full-time Primary Therapist for adolescent residential program. Manage caseload of 6-8 clients. Waterford, VA.
Join AMFM Healthcare as a Residential Adolescent Therapist – Full-Time, Sign-On Bonus in United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $78K - $94K/yr
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- FSA/HSA Accounts
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off
- Self Care Day
- Educational Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health and Wellness Membership
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join AMFM Healthcare as a Residential Adolescent Therapist – Full-Time, Sign-On Bonus.
Key Responsibilities
The Primary Therapist manages a caseload of 6-8 adolescent clients, providing individualized therapy and comprehensive treatment planning, including conducting clinical evaluations and offering therapeutic interventions for individuals, groups, and families. Key duties involve maintaining accurate Electronic Health Records, collaborating on insurance authorization reviews, and adhering to all organizational and ethical standards.
Requirements
Candidates must possess required credentials such as Resident in Counseling, Supervisee in Social Work, Licensed Masters Social Worker, or full independent licensure, along with active registration with the Virginia Department of Health Professions. A Master’s degree in a relevant field is required, and preferred experience includes EMDR and working with adolescents in a clinical setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
AMFM Healthcare ranks #5 of 26 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
In Virginia, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$83k across 222 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Virginia's cost-of-living index is 110.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state — Virginia ranks #2 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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