Functional Family Therapist - *$1500 Signing Bonus
Listed compensation
$40k-$55k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Join Strategic Therapy Associates in Virginia! We're seeking a Resident in Counseling, Supervisee in Social Work, or Licensed Mental Health Professional to become a certified Functional Family Therapist (FFT).
You'll provide home-based mental health counseling to children/adolescents (ages 10-18) and their families, using the FFT evidence-based model. We'll pay for your FFT certification (over $1700 value!) and offer free clinical supervision for licensure to qualified Residents!
Your Role
- Manage a caseload of 10-15 families for a duration of 8-26 weeks depending on the needs of each family.
- Provide at least 1 hour/week of home-based family therapy to each client on your caseload.
- Flexible hours are required to meet family needs.
- Complete all documentation accurately.
- Travel within a one-hour drive is necessary.
We're Looking For
Registered (or eligible) as a Resident in Counseling (LMHP-R) or Supervisee in Social Work (LMHP-S) in Virginia.
- QMHP-C with 5+ years experience with children and families also considered.
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, personal vehicle, and good driving record.
- Willingness to transport clients as needed.
Great Benefits
- Free FFT training & free licensure clinical supervision!
- Flexible schedule
- Lucrative earning potential + bonuses
- Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
- Paid time off & holidays
- 401K with company match
- Tuition discounts & free CEUs
- Ongoing training
- Mileage reimbursement
*terms and conditions apply
Ready to transform families with evidence-based therapy? Apply today!
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Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of 10-15 families by providing at least one hour of home-based family therapy per week. Ensure accurate documentation and maintain flexible availability to meet the needs of clients.
Requirements
Must be a registered Resident in Counseling or Supervisee in Social Work in Virginia, or a QMHP-C with 5+ years of experience. Requires a valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and the ability to travel within a one-hour radius.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 36% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$48k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $47k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $40k–$55k | Mental Health Therapy median $63k (middle half $61k–$67k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$47k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Virginia | 269 active | 7,943 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% remote · 36% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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About Strategic Therapy Associates
Benefits & Perks
Living in Roanoke
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $264k≈ 6.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,368/mo≈ 41% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 93.6
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Roanoke, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.