Therapist, Child & Adolescent Outpatient Counseling

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 51,630 - 55,940; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free licensure supervision for LPC or LCSW

21 days annual Paid Time Off

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a Therapist for their Children's Outpatient Counseling Program. The candidate will provide therapy to clients under 18, using various modalities like play therapy and CBT. The position includes a flexible schedule with training opportunities.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and clinical experience. Excellent benefits include free licensure supervision, Paid Time Off, and a supportive team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years clinical experience for Licensed Therapist.
• Experience in outpatient therapy settings with children and families.
• Must pursue licensure as LPC or LCSW.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to clients under 18 to reach treatment goals.
• Collaborate with family members for effective treatment.
• Use various treatment modalities, including play therapy and CBT.

Skills

Clinical experience with children and adolescents

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Sense of humor

Education

Master’s degree in a human services field

Job description

Therapist, Child & Adolescent Outpatient Counseling

Company Summary

At Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Hope is Spoken Here. Our mission is to provide quality, community-based services that prevent and address mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

We put people first - ensuring every individual is treated with dignity and respect while providing flexible, affordable, and timely services.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve as a Therapist or Licensed Therapist – Monday‑Friday; day shift! The selected candidate will be required to work 2 late nights per week.

Position Summary/Responsibilities

Therapists in our Children’s Outpatient Counseling Program provide therapy to clients under the age of 18 to help them reach their treatment goals and objectives. Interventions include collaboration with family members, guardians, and others as appropriate for treatment. Therapists use many modalities including various forms of play therapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR, TF‑CBT, and Theraplay. Additionally, recurring training opportunities are provided by the Agency for these and other treatment modalities.

What we are looking for

Suited candidates will have past work and/or practicum/internship experience with children, adolescents and families in an outpatient therapy setting. Successful candidates must be able to think outside of the box, act as a team player, flexible, and most importantly must have a good sense of humor.

Hiring Range

The anticipated base salary for the Therapist position is $51,630.81 to $55,940.32. The anticipated salary for the Licensed Therapist position is $66,627.61 to $70,937.12. Actual compensation offered within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities), geographic location, complexity of role, and other relevant business considerations.

Requirements

• Education: This position requires a Master’s degree in a human services field that fulfills the criteria for eligibility for professional licensure as a professional counselor or clinical social worker in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience which includes attainment of licensure (Licensed Therapist).
• Licenses/Certifications: Required to pursue licensure as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Background Check: Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry report will be required upon selection.
• Safe Driving Record: This position requires transporting clients or driving agency vehicles. Candidates must have a good driving record, which is defined as no more than two moving violations in the last three years and no criminal moving violations in the last five years.

Special Work Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use of hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, controls and reach with arms and hands. The employee frequently lifts and or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Why work at BRBH?

• Free licensure supervision for LPC or LCSW!
• Team atmosphere: Our small team works hard to change lives.
• Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy – 21 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Stable Employer: BRBH provides multiple programs and services throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 350 employees working to provide quality care to our clients. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. BRBH maintains a drug‑free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.

EOE Statement

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation general identify or expression, or any other characteristically protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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