Licensed Child Therapist - LCSW LPC LMFT PhD or PsyD

FAMILYFIRST PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simple IRA

Professional liability insurance

CEU reimbursement

Continuing education support

Incentives for self-generated referral

Annual bonuses

Team-building events

Job summary

FamilyFirst Psychological Services, a Virginia-based practice established in 2008, seeks a Virginia-licensed therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PhD, or PsyD) to join our clinical team. The role focuses on outpatient psychotherapy for children, teens, and families with strong referral flow and supportive infrastructure.

We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for growth, and a generous earning potential up to $200,000 annually based on caseload and productivity.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia licensure as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PhD or PsyD.
• Experience with child/adolescent populations.
• Clear and timely record-keeping.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy to children and adolescents.
• Provide parenting and caregiver support.
• Address anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral and social concerns.
• Maintain clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with caregivers and referral sources.
• Participate in peer consultation with colleagues.
• Optional: provide couples and family therapy.

Skills

Virginia licensure

Child/adolescent expertise

Caseload management

Interpersonal skills

Record-keeping

Job description

FamilyFirst Psychological Services, established in 2008, is a thriving practice that specializes in providing high-quality therapy and psychological testing for children, teens, and adults.

We are seeking a full-time or part-time Virginia-licensed therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PhD, or PsyD) with expertise in working with children and adolescents to join our growing clinical team.

Therapists will conduct outpatient psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and families. This role is ideal for clinicians who value thoughtful, relationship-based care and high-quality clinical work. We provide a supportive, well-established practice environment with strong referral flow and administrative infrastructure so you can focus on clinical care.

About the Role

• Provide psychotherapy to children and adolescents
• Provide parenting and caregiver support
• Common referral concerns include anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral challenges, social difficulties, and adjustment-related issues
• Maintain clinical documentation
• Collaborate with caregivers and referral sources when appropriate
• Participate in ongoing peer consultation and collaboration with colleagues
• Optional: Provide couples and family therapy

Qualifications

• Active Virginia licensure—Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), or Clinical Psychologists (PhD or PsyD)
• Expertise in working with child/adolescent populations
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a caseload independently
• Clear and timely record-keeping

Compensation & Earning Potential

• Compensation up to $200,000 annually, based on caseload and productivity.
• We have a stable referral pipeline and structured clinical infrastructure that allows clinicians to build a caseload aligned with their availability, clinical interests, and professional goals.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package to support both clinical practice and professional growth, including:

• Simple IRA with employer matching
• Professional liability insurance coverage
• CEU reimbursement
• Continuing education support
• Incentives for self-generated referrals
• Annual bonuses
• Team-building events

Why Join the FamilyFirst Team

• Established, respected practice serving Northern Virginia since 2008
• Strong and consistent referral base
• Operational support with established clinical workflows and documentation systems
• Supportive, collaborative clinical culture with experienced colleagues
• Focus on sustainable, high-quality clinical work
• Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance
• Opportunities for specialization and professional growth