Child & Adolescent Therapist — Growth, Collaboration, Impact

Transformations Care Network; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Low-cost virtual care

Dependent coverage

401K

Job summary

Columbia Mental Health, a member of Transformations Care Network, seeks a Child & Adolescent Therapist to join our team and empower young clients within behavioral health. You will collaborate with a clinical team to deliver outpatient therapy, crisis planning, and family support while pursuing licensure.

You will contribute to a supportive, growth-focused environment that values ethical practice, documentation, and compassionate care for diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or a related field.
• Experience working with children and families.
• If required, provisional license per state regulation.
• Educational background that leads to or has resulted in professional licensing.
• Passionate about mental health and committed to providing high-quality care.
• Dedicated to ongoing professional development including supervision and continuing education.
• Eager to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance client care.
• Strong commitment to ethical practice and maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with clients and families.
• Ability to manage time effectively and complete documentation and administrative tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct culturally sensitive, strength-based assessments for new clients and families.
• Provide tailored outpatient individual and family therapy.
• Develop comprehensive crisis plans, safety plans, relapse prevention plans, and wellness plans.
• Actively participate in case consultations, agency meetings, and discharge planning.
• Ensure timely completion of billing, documentation, individualized treatment plans, and insurance authorization forms.
• Engage in collaborative care with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, dietitians, administrative staff, and fellow therapists.

Skills

Rapport building

Time management

Communication

Clinical collaboration

Ethical practice

Confidentiality

Licensure readiness

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, MFC, or related field

Job description

Columbia Mental Health, a member of Transformations Care Network, seeks a Child & Adolescent Therapist to join our team and empower young clients within behavioral health. You will collaborate with a clinical team to deliver outpatient therapy, crisis planning, and family support while pursuing licensure.

You will contribute to a supportive, growth-focused environment that values ethical practice, documentation, and compassionate care for diverse communities.