EMERGENCY SERVICES THERAPIST

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55K - $83K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

NOW HIRING: Emergency Services Clinician

Location: Farmville, VA 23901

Full-Time Position

Seeking a dedicated and compassionate professional to join our Emergency Services team. This position plays a vital role in providing crisis intervention, clinical assessments, hospital prescreening activities, and community consultation services to individuals in need.

Qualifications

  • Graduate level degree in a Human Services field required
  • Previous experience in Crisis Intervention and Emergency Services required
  • Must meet qualifications to become a Certified CSB Pre-Screener
  • Valid Virginia Driver’s License and acceptable driving record required

Responsibilities Include

  • Conducting crisis assessments, evaluations, and interventions
  • Completing voluntary and involuntary hospitalization pre-screenings
  • Providing short-term therapy services
  • Maintaining clinical records according to agency and state guidelines
  • Collaborating with community agencies, law enforcement, physicians, and hospitals
  • Participating in on-call emergency coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays

Additional Information

This position requires travel throughout the service area, including after-hours response to emergency situations at hospitals, magistrates’ offices, sheriff’s departments, and local jails. Background checks, fingerprinting, and additional screenings are required.

At Crossroads Community Services Board, we value our employees and are proud to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellness, and professional growth of our team members.

Join a team committed to serving and supporting our community through compassionate behavioral health services.

Apply today and become part of the Crossroads family!

Key Responsibilities

The clinician provides crisis intervention, clinical assessments, and hospital prescreening activities for individuals in need. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, providing short-term therapy, and collaborating with law enforcement and medical facilities.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentClinical Record MaintenanceEmergency Response

Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 30% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Salary Distribution37 jobs · 15 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
97%
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
41%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 7.2this job 3.0
Better work-life than 10% of Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 369 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Farmville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$287k≈ 5.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,298/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 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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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package