MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST (Amelia)
Listed compensation
$21.84-$39.81/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- ## $10,000 Sign On Bonus
- Full- time Employment
Requirements
Staff shall be hired with the goal of becoming welcoming, recovery-oriented, and co-occurring competent to engage all individuals receiving services in empathetic, hopeful, integrated relationships to help them address multiple issues successfully and shall support agency efforts to accomplish this.
A graduate level degree in the human services field is required as well as license eligibility by the Virginia Board of Health Sciences as an LCP, LCSW, or LPC. The incumbent must be a Certified CSB Prescreener.
Previous internship or work experience with the mentally disabled or substance abusing population in areas of counseling and treatment is required. Experience in crisis intervention with chronically mentally ill is preferred. A flexible schedule may be required to meet the needs of the agency/program.
Travel throughout the catchment area may be required. Medical examinations including the utilization of medical tests may be required.
Description
The incumbent is responsible for the provision of outpatient clinical services, consultation and case management services within the assigned program site.
He/she provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment through a variety of modalities and procedures for those individuals suffering from mental illness, emotional disorders, co-occurring disorders, substance abuse and development disabilities.
He/she provides crisis intervention, pre-screening for hospitalization, and referral for community support services. Every preadmission screening evaluator shall be hired with the goal of welcoming individuals with co-occurring disorders and performing hopeful engagement and integrated screening and assessment.
Every preadmission screening evaluator hired after July 1, 2008 shall meet the educational qualifications endorsed in October 2007 by the Department and the Virginia Association of Community Services Boards.
Every preadmission screening evaluator shall complete the certification program approved by the Department, and documentation of satisfactory completion shall be accessible for review.
Case managers employed or contracted by the Board shall meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities qualifications in the Case Management Licensing Regulations, 12 VAC 35-105-1250. (see below).
Case managers shall be hired with the goal of becoming welcoming, recovery-oriented, and co-occurring competent to engage all individuals receiving services in empathetic, hopeful, integrated relationships to help them address multiple issues successfully.
He/she is directly responsible and accountable to the Clinic Supervisor. OSHA regulations apply to this position. This position is designated as a Level Two with regard to the HIPAA Privacy Rule. The position is exempt for FLSA.
Compensation and Benefits at Crossroads Services Board
At Crossroads Services Board, we are committed to offering a salary and fringe benefits package that is competitive with other agencies and businesses in our area. To support this goal, we conduct regular salary and benefits studies to ensure our offerings remain in line with market standards.
Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes:
- Approximately 90% employer-paid coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Access to the National Health Service Corps Federal Loan Forgiveness Program, with potential eligibility for college loan repayment
- Additional benefits that support the health, well-being, and professional development of our team members
We are dedicated to creating an environment where employees can thrive personally and professionally. Each staff member plays an essential role in our mission, and we value open communication through both formal and informal channels.
We look forward to a meaningful and rewarding partnership with each employee, built on mutual respect and shared success.
Key Responsibilities
The incumbent provides outpatient clinical services, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for individuals with mental illness and substance abuse disorders. They are also responsible for crisis intervention, pre-screening for hospitalization, and case management services.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 32% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$63k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Virginia | 272 active | 7,878 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 32% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on · loan repayment | Virginia Counselor listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment436 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,509 in the last 30 days | 1,511 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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