Lead TDT Counselor — School-Based, Hybrid & Flexible

TREE OF LIFE FAMILY SERVICES LLC; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off (PTO)

Professional development

Job summary

Tree of Life Family Services LLC seeks a Lead TDT Counselor to oversee the Therapeutic Day Treatment program in school settings. You will supervise counselors, guide service delivery, and ensure documentation accuracy and compliance.

This role requires strong leadership, a background in mental health, and experience with school-based services. The position offers hybrid hours within standard school times and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Must meet QMHP status per Virginia regulations.
• Residents in Counseling encouraged to apply.
• Experience with children/adolescents in school settings.
• Experience in the mental health field.
• Experience with clinical documentation (progress notes, etc.).
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to guide a team.
• Knowledge of TDT services, DMAS, DBHDS, and Medicaid documentation standards preferred.
• Must complete background and central registry checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support TDT counselors in the school setting.
• Provide ongoing guidance related to service delivery and behavioral interventions.
• Conduct regular check-ins with counselors to support daily operations.
• Promote accountability and consistency in service delivery across the team.
• Attend school sites as needed to support counselors and observe services.
• Conduct quality assurance calls with families and coordinate between counselors, families and school staff.
• Support onboarding and training of new counselors.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Organization

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

QMHP status

Job description

Tree of Life Family Services LLC seeks a Lead TDT Counselor to oversee the Therapeutic Day Treatment program in school settings. You will supervise counselors, guide service delivery, and ensure documentation accuracy and compliance.

This role requires strong leadership, a background in mental health, and experience with school-based services. The position offers hybrid hours within standard school times and opportunities for professional development.