Licensed Primary Therapist

Milestone Treatment; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development and training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Milestone Treatment Center is seeking a compassionate Licensed Primary Therapist to deliver clinical care to individuals with substance use and mental health conditions. The role emphasizes individual and group therapy, treatment planning, and crisis intervention within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and licensure (LPC/LCSW/LSW/LCADC) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Active or pending LPC, LCSW, LSW, or LCADC licensure preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health, SUD, mental health, PHP/IOP or outpatient treatment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of individual and group counseling, treatment planning, and crisis intervention.
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload with timely documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy to assigned clients.
• Facilitate group therapy within the treatment program.
• Complete clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Regularly evaluate client progress and update treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and clinical support as needed.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
• Coordinate care with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Establish professional boundaries and strong therapeutic relationships.
• Support clients with co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions.
• Follow HIPAA, confidentiality, and organizational requirements.
• Participate in clinical meetings and case consultations.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Counseling / Social Work / Psychology

Tools

Google Workspace

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

About the Role

Milestone Treatment Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Primary Therapist to provide clinical care to individuals receiving treatment for substance use and mental health conditions.

The Primary Therapist plays a central role in each client's treatment, providing individual and group therapy, developing individualized treatment plans, responding to clinical needs and crises, and collaborating with the treatment team to support lasting recovery.

At Milestone, we believe every individual deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion. Our team is committed to providing evidence-based, ethical care that gives clients the support and tools they need to make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy to assigned clients.

• Facilitate group therapy within the treatment program.

• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.

• Regularly evaluate client progress and update treatment plans based on clinical needs.

• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and clinical support when needed.

• Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough clinical documentation.

• Coordinate care and communicate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.

• Establish strong therapeutic relationships while maintaining appropriate professional and clinical boundaries.

• Support clients with co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions.

• Follow all applicable HIPAA, confidentiality, ethical, state, federal, and organizational requirements.

• Participate in clinical meetings, case consultations, and other treatment-related activities.

• Complete additional clinical responsibilities as assigned by program leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.

• Active or pending LPC, LCSW, LSW, or LCADC licensure preferred.

• Experience providing clinical services within behavioral health, substance use disorder, mental health, PHP, IOP, or outpatient treatment is strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of individual counseling, group facilitation, treatment planning, and crisis intervention.

• Ability to manage a clinical caseload while maintaining timely and accurate documentation.

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary treatment environment.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing clinical responsibilities.

• Familiarity with Google Workspace and electronic clinical documentation systems is a plus.

• EMDR and/or TF-CBT certification is a plus.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a therapist who combines strong clinical judgment with genuine compassion for individuals in recovery. The right person can build meaningful therapeutic relationships while maintaining accountability, professional boundaries, and high standards of clinical care.

You should be comfortable working with complex clients, collaborating closely with other treatment professionals, and adapting your approach based on each client's individual needs and stage of recovery.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and licensure

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development and training opportunities

• Opportunities for advancement and career development

Join Milestone

At Milestone Treatment Center, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful clinical work while being part of a growing behavioral health organization. We value clinicians who care deeply about their clients, take pride in their work, and want to continue developing professionally.