Mental Health Therapist

Sandstone Care • Virginia Beach, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Sandstone Care is hiring a Mental Health Primary Therapist for a teen and young adult outpatient treatment center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The therapist leads individual, group, and family therapy sessions to help clients address mental health and dual-diagnosis challenges. Working with a multidisciplinary team, the therapist implements evidence-based treatment plans and supports clients in reaching their recovery goals.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with some evening hours potentially required. The annual compensation range is $64,000–$83,000, depending on licensure and experience. Employment is contingent upon passing a comprehensive background check, including criminal records and motor vehicle reports.

Sandstone Care describes its workplace as collaborative and supportive and offers a benefits package that includes flexible PTO, paid holidays, wellbeing days, a 401(k) with company matching, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. The company is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in behavioral health science, such as Clinical Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
• Active Virginia license in good standing: LPC, LMFT, Resident in Counseling, Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, LCSW, or Supervisee in Social Work.
• Ability to manage diverse caseloads while maintaining a high standard of care.
• Passing a comprehensive background check, including criminal records and motor vehicle reports, is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of experience, including experience working with clients ages 13–30 in a detox, residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), and/or intensive outpatient (IOP) setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based modalities tailored to each client’s needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families, and the clinical team.
• Ensure clinical documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with organizational and insurance standards.
• Participate in utilization reviews and discuss medical necessity with insurance providers as needed.
• Coordinate with families to align on treatment goals and progress.
• Contribute to program development, performance improvement initiatives, and family programming.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to support cohesive care.
• Assist in recruiting and mentoring clinical staff.
• Represent the organization positively in interactions with families, referral sources, and community partners.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and total rewards package, including a meaningful salary, merit-based pay increases, and professional growth opportunities.
• Flexible PTO package, including accrued PTO, paid holidays, and wellbeing days.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple package options; the majority of costs are company paid.
• Employee Assistance Program offering counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and wellness coaching.
• Collaborative and supportive community of therapists and team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level