Child & Adolescent Therapist — Growth, Collaboration, Impact

Columbia Mental Health, Columbia Mental Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K

Low-cost virtual care

Dependent coverage

Domestic partner coverage

Job summary

Columbia Mental Health is seeking a Child & Adolescent Therapist to join a supportive clinical and administrative team. The role focuses on conducting assessments, delivering outpatient therapy to children and families, and developing comprehensive treatment and safety plans to promote resilience.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field, have experience with children and families, and are committed to ongoing professional development within a collaborative environment that

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field and licensure eligibility.
• Experience with children and families.
• Provisional license per state regulations if required.
• Active commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Strong ethics and confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication

Ethical practice

Time management

Confidentiality

Collaborative teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Columbia Mental Health is seeking a Child & Adolescent Therapist to join a supportive clinical and administrative team. The role focuses on conducting assessments, delivering outpatient therapy to children and families, and developing comprehensive treatment and safety plans to promote resilience.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field, have experience with children and families, and are committed to ongoing professional development within a collaborative environment that