Resident/Supervised Counselor (LPC, LMFT, LCSW)

Light Counseling•Colonial Heights, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

For more than 30 years, Light Counseling has served over 60,000 individuals, couples, and families across Virginia and 8 additional states. We provide professional, confidential, distinctly Christian counseling grounded in clinical excellence and God’s truth. Our mission is simple: bring hope to the hopeless and healing to the hurting. We are growing and seeking a Resident or Supervised Mental Health Clinician to serve the Colonial Heights and Tri-Cities community. If you are a fully licensed clinician who wants to build a meaningful caseload, work in a collaborative environment, and integrate faith and clinical skill, we would love to connect with you. WHY CLINICIANS CHOOSE LIGHT COUNSELING Individual and group supervision led by experienced, supportive supervisors Supervision hours are included as part of employment at no additional cost Structured supervision designed to help you confidently move toward full licensure Weekly group supervision and case consultation Established referral base to help you build hours consistently Administrative support so you can focus on clinical growth Collaborative clinician meetings that encourage learning and camaraderie Meaningful integration of faith and evidence-based practice Clear pathway toward independent licensure We are intentional about developing strong clinicians. You will not be left to figure things out alone. Our supervisors are invested in your growth and committed to helping you build competence, confidence, and clinical excellence. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE Employment with Light Counseling is confidential and adheres to federal and state privacy laws and practices (i.e., HIPAA). Employees are expected to work independently have flexibility, initiative, maturity, and decision-making within the framework of Light Counseling’s policy, procedures, and employee handbook.

Requirements

Requires a Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work or related field or education equivalent to a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
An active and in-good-standing LMHC, LMFT, or LCSW resident/supervisee license in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Current and up-to-date CAQH profile
Current Professional Liability Insurance
Complete all required background checks
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental health problems.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Ability to practice active listening skills to best react and understand how new information can impact current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Ability to use appropriate training, instructional methods, and techniques/procedures based upon the situation and current qualifications.
Ability to effectively communicate via written and verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

Interest in working with diverse populations across cultural, socioeconomic, and family backgrounds
Experience with Eating Disorders, Play Therapy, Couples/Marriage Counseling, and/or Child Populations
Experience working with trauma-related disorders using advanced therapy modalities (e.g., EMDR, TF-CBT).
CBT and/or DBT training and/or certification
Interest in serving the Tri-Cities community and surrounding areas

Responsibilities

Provides client counseling services to a varied population of children, adolescents, adults, families, couples, and groups
Provide outpatient counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families under board-approved supervision
Participate actively in individual and group supervision
Complete clinical documentation in compliance with policies and HIPAA
Attend weekly clinician meetings and in-service trainings
Collaborate with team members to coordinate care and case management
Link clients to community resources when appropriate
Support outreach initiatives aligned with Light Counseling’s mission
Prepare required reports and documentation for accountability and licensure tracking
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive Pay as a W2 Employee (aka we pay half of your payroll taxes which increases your pay by 8%)
Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Individual and group clinical supervision included in employment
Clinical Supervision/Collaboration
Insurance Paneling/Credentialing
Continuing Education (After Probation)
Monthly In-House Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Work Laptop Provided
Admin Support: Billing, Scheduling, Customer Service, Electronic Health Record (EHR), Referral Mgmt., Human Resources
FREE Membership with the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
FREE Admission to AACC Conferences