Evening/Weekend Couples Counselor - Licensed or Pre-licensed

Sunstone Counselors; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Sunstone Counseling is seeking couples counselors (pre-licensed or licensed) for evening and/or weekend sessions at our Virginia locations. The role focuses on helping couples resolve conflicts in areas like communication, intimacy, infidelity, parenting, and premarital issues.

Pre-licensed candidates receive in-house supervision in modalities including IMAGO, Gottman, and EFT. Under supervision, the therapist will provide ethical counseling through Sunstone Counseling with a primary focus on

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling or Family Therapy is required.
• Must obtain State Board Approval to work as a Resident or hold a VA license (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT).

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluations of client needs and develop treatment plans.
• Provide clients with resources to achieve personal goals.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Participate in weekly peer groups led by supervisors and clinical staff.
• Prepare and file insurance reports, clinical notes, intake/discharge notes, and safety contracts.
• Attend weekly supervision sessions with a Sunstone supervisor for pre-licensed counselors.
• Assist with litigation as required.
• Ensure compliance with Sunstone policies and licensure requirements in Virginia.
• Adhere to NASW, APA, and AAMFT ethics where applicable.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Crisis management

Ethics

Communication

Active listening

Empathy

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling or Family Therapy

State Board Approval to work as Resident or VA license (LPC/LCSW/LMFT)

Job description

Sunstone Counseling is seeking couples counselors (pre-licensed or licensed) for evening and/or weekend sessions at our Virginia locations. The role focuses on helping couples resolve conflicts in areas like communication, intimacy, infidelity, parenting, and premarital issues.

Pre-licensed candidates receive in-house supervision in modalities including IMAGO, Gottman, and EFT. Under supervision, the therapist will provide ethical counseling through Sunstone Counseling with a primary focus on