Mental Health Therapist

Sandstone Care • Richmond, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist (also described as a Primary Therapist) works at a teen and young adult outpatient treatment center in Richmond, 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 pursuing their recovery goals.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with some evening hours required. The annual salary range is $64,000–$83,000, dependent on license and experience. Employment is contingent on passing a comprehensive background check, including criminal-record and motor-vehicle reports.

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, LCSW, and LMFT licenses are accepted. Provisional licenses are also considered, including Resident in Counseling, Supervisee in Social Work, and Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Ability to manage diverse caseloads while maintaining a high standard of care.
• Passing a comprehensive background check, including criminal-record and motor-vehicle reports, is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience, including work 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 clients’ needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families, and the clinical team.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation that complies with organizational and insurance standards.
• Participate in utilization reviews and discussions of 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 to families, referral sources, and community partners.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and total rewards package, including a meaningful salary.
• Merit-based pay increases.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Flexible PTO package with accrued PTO, paid holidays, and wellbeing days.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a variety of plan options; the majority of premiums 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