Outpatient Therapist
About The Position
LightWorks Counseling & Wellness by Shineforth is seeking an experienced licensed outpatient therapist to help shape a new program rooted in a 125-year legacy of impact. LightWorks Counseling & Wellness provides high-quality, individualized care to children, teens, young adults, and their caregivers. We lead with compassion, avoid judgment, and meet individuals and families where they are. As part of Shineforth’s long-standing nonprofit mission, LightWorks expands access to outpatient mental health care through a blend of in-person and telehealth services. This launch-phase program offers clinicians the opportunity to help build a growing service line, expanding into a multidisciplinary model that includes psychological evaluations, psychiatry, and specialized wellness services.
Requirements
- Master’s Level and Licensed (LCSW, LPC, or LCP in Virginia)
- Strong documentation and technology proficiency
- Growth-oriented and prioritizes evidence-based practices
- Committed to exceptional client care and customer service
- Embraces Collaborative Problem Solving
- Energized by helping launch and grow a new program
- Ability to work one evening per week until 7:00 PM
- Caseload of 25 billable sessions per week
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and clinical documentation systems required
Nice To Haves
- May have advanced certifications or specialty training (EMDR, Registered Play Therapist, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based practices
- Collaborate with the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and multidisciplinary team to support integrated, whole-person care
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation in compliance with agency, licensing, and insurance standards
- Provide client and caregiver education, care coordination, and appropriate referrals
- Respond to crisis situations in alignment with agency protocols
- Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing professional development
Benefits
- 401(k) eligibility at 30 days, with up to 7% employer contribution
- Liability insurance covered under agency policy
- Employee Assistance Program
- Annual training stipend
- Generous PTO, including 12 paid holidays
- Comprehensive health benefits options that include vision, and dental
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
