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Epic Health Partners
Richmond, Virginia

Behavioral Health Clinician

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$72k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Epic Health Partners is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Health Clinician to join our growing team. In this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centered behavioral health services in a collaborative and supportive environment. This role focuses on delivering therapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, and groups, supporting clients in achieving meaningful outcomes through evidence-based treatment and care coordination.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provide individual, couples, family, and/or group psychotherapy services (telehealth sessions may be required).

  • Complete program-specific assessments as needed, including screenings and evaluations.
  • Develop person-centered treatment plans with measurable goals, frequency, and duration.
  • Review and update treatment plans quarterly, documenting progress, barriers, and ongoing needs.
  • Complete required documentation in a timely manner, including progress notes, treatment plans, quarterly reviews, and service transitions.
  • Follow up with clients who miss appointments and encourage consistent engagement in services.
  • Administer suicide risk screenings and respond appropriately in emergencies.

Collaborate with outside providers such as primary care physicians, psychiatrists, behavioral health agencies, and social services.

Advocate for clients by identifying and coordinating specialty behavioral health services and community resources.

  • Attend staff meetings, clinical supervision, training, and other required meetings.
  • Maintain CEU requirements and licensure as required by the appropriate licensing board.
  • Residents in Counseling and Supervisees in Social Work must actively engage in supervision and follow all board guidelines to achieve licensure within the expected timeframe.
  • Support agency initiatives by participating in yearly trainings, recertifications, and other assigned duties.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field (preferred).
  • Active license (LMHP, LPC, LCSW) or licensure-track status (Resident in Counseling, Supervisee in Social Work).
  • Strong background in evidence-based practices, psychosocial assessment, and treatment planning.
  • Ability to read and apply VADBHDS/DMAS regulatory standards.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with clients, families, and professionals.
  • Knowledge of community mental health and public health systems to support advocacy and access to resources.
  • Ability to assist with training of other staff on program procedures, workflow,
  • Ability to prioritize assignments, work independently, and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
  • Experience with or knowledge of Crisis Stabilization services is preferred

Benefits

Benefits eligibility varies by position and employment status. Eligible employees may receive benefits in accordance with organizational policy, which may include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Retirement plan options
  • Ongoing training and professional development

Work Location & Schedule

Full-time and part-time opportunities are available with in-person, hybrid, and remote options. We offer flexible scheduling to help clinicians create a work arrangement that aligns with their professional goals and personal needs.

About Epic Health Partners

Epic Health Partners is a behavioral health organization dedicated to providing high‑quality, person‑centered care for individuals navigating substance use and mental health challenges. We deliver services rooted in evidence‑based, trauma‑informed, and recovery‑oriented practices.

Our team is committed to professionalism, accountability, and collaboration—supporting both the people we serve and the staff who serve them. As Epic continues to grow, we remain focused on building strong teams, developing staff, and creating sustainable programs that reflect our values and standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

The clinician will provide individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy services while developing and maintaining person-centered treatment plans. They are also responsible for coordinating care with outside providers and advocating for client access to community resources.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case managementSuicide risk screeningClinical documentationRegulatory complianceMental health counselingTreatment coordination

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 34% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
30%
PSLF eligible
21%
Sign-on bonus
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,084 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k≈ 5.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,648/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
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.

BEA 2024 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Epic Health Partners

Health and Human Services
Danville, Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan Options
Ongoing Training and Professional Development