Licensed Primary Therapist — Lead Individual & Group Therapy

Milestone Treatment; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development and training

Opportunities for advancement and kari

Job summary

Milestone Treatment Center in Virginia Beach is seeking a Licensed Primary Therapist to deliver high-quality clinical care to individuals in treatment for substance use and mental health conditions. The role involves individual and group therapy, developing tailored treatment plans, responding to crises, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support lasting recovery.

Ideal candidates hold a master's degree, licensure in applicable state credentials, and experience in behavioral

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.

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 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.

Skills

Clinical counseling expertise

Group facilitation

Crisis intervention

Documentation accuracy

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Strong communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Licensure: LPC / LCSW / LSW / LCADC preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Electronic clinical documentation systems

Job description

Milestone Treatment Center in Virginia Beach is seeking a Licensed Primary Therapist to deliver high-quality clinical care to individuals in treatment for substance use and mental health conditions. The role involves individual and group therapy, developing tailored treatment plans, responding to crises, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support lasting recovery.

Ideal candidates hold a master's degree, licensure in applicable state credentials, and experience in behavioral