Child & Adolescent Therapist — Growth & Collaboration

Columbia Mental Health, Columbia Mental Health; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Low-cost virtual care

401K

Dependent coverage

Domestic partner coverage

Job summary

Columbia Mental Health in Chantilly, VA, seeks a Child & Adolescent Therapist to join a collaborative clinical team and support clients toward resilience. The role emphasizes culturally sensitive, strength-based therapy for children and families, with supervision and ongoing professional development.

Applicants hold a Master’s degree in a related field, have experience with children and families, and may require provisional licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or related field.
• Experience with children and families.
• Provisional license per state regulation if required.
• Educational background leading to professional licensing.
• Committed to ongoing professional development and supervision/continuing education.
• Eager to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance client care.
• Strong commitment to ethical practice and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and ability to build rapport with clients and families.
• Ability to manage time and complete documentation efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct culturally sensitive, strength-based assessments for new clients and families.
• Provide tailored outpatient individual and family therapy based on client needs.
• Develop crisis, safety, relapse prevention and wellness plans.
• Participate in case consultations, agency meetings and discharge planning.
• Ensure timely billing, documentation and insurance authorizations.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, dietitians and staff.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Strong communication skills

Time management & documentation

Licensure per state regulation (provis

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or related field

Job description

Columbia Mental Health in Chantilly, VA, seeks a Child & Adolescent Therapist to join a collaborative clinical team and support clients toward resilience. The role emphasizes culturally sensitive, strength-based therapy for children and families, with supervision and ongoing professional development.

Applicants hold a Master’s degree in a related field, have experience with children and families, and may require provisional licensure.