School-Based Mental Health Clinician | Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Virtual Peace of Mind • Suffolk, VA

6d • $40 - $60 • Remote

About The Position

Virtual Peace of Mind (VPM) is a fast-growing, fully remote mental health practice dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to youth and families across multiple states. Our mission is to expand equitable access to mental health services through high-quality virtual care — and to support the clinicians and professionals who make that care possible. We’re building a culture that is mission-driven, accountable, supportive, and built for sustainable remote work . VPM is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Clinician - Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders to provide short-term, school-based tele-therapy to K–12 students across Virginia through a state-funded initiative in partnership with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). This specialty-specific role is intended for clinicians with focused training and clinical experience supporting children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental differences. This is a specialty-specific posting intended to recruit clinicians with focused experience, advanced training, and/or certifications aligned to this clinical area. Candidates should be prepared to provide details regarding relevant certifications, specialized training, and direct experience with the identified population during the screening process.

Requirements

• Licensed in Virginia as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent clinical license preferred
• Candidates with strong specialized certification and training in autism and neurodevelopmental treatment will be considered
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, or school-aged youth
• Demonstrated experience supporting autistic youth and/or youth with neurodevelopmental disorders in therapeutic, educational, community, or behavioral health settings
• Strong developmentally responsive and neurodiversity-affirming clinical practice
• Strong time management, organization, and documentation skills
• Self-directed with a strong virtual presence and professionalism in remote settings
• Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed, strengths-based care
• Ability to adapt therapeutic methods based on individual communication and support needs
• A private, quiet workspace suitable for professional work
• Reliable high-speed internet and ability to use required systems/tools
• Comfort working independently while staying connected through remote collaboration

Nice To Haves

• Experience with emotional regulation, social skills support, caregiver collaboration, and behaviorally complex presentations preferred
• Experience in school-based therapy, pediatric behavioral health, community mental health, family systems work, or telehealth strongly preferred
• Understanding of behavioral interventions and school-based supports (IEPs, 504 plans)
• Autism Specialist Certification (various recognized programs)
• BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) or BCBA coursework/training (preferred but not required)
• RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) or behavioral intervention training
• Training in Social Skills Interventions
• Training in Executive Functioning Interventions
• CBT adapted for autism
• Other specialized training in neurodevelopmental disorders

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual tele-therapy sessions for K–12 students referred by participating schools
• Provide specialized support for students with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders who may present with anxiety, emotional regulation needs, social challenges, behavioral concerns, school stress, or family-related concerns
• Support students in building social-emotional awareness, coping skills, flexibility, self-advocacy, and functional emotional regulation
• Deliver culturally responsive, strengths-based, and neurodiversity-affirming care
• Adapt evidence-based interventions to align with developmental level, communication style, sensory needs, and individual strengths
• Coordinate with school counselors, family resource managers, caregivers, and administrative teams to promote continuity of care (e.g., BCBAs, special education teams)
• Engage families when appropriate to reinforce therapeutic strategies across settings
• Maintain professional, timely communication with school partners and internal VPM teams
• Participate in clinical consultation, supervision, and multidisciplinary case discussions as needed
• Complete all clinical documentation, including intake, progress, and discharge notes, within 48 hours
• Ensure compliance with licensure requirements, HIPAA, FERPA, mandated reporting obligations, and program-specific standards
• Support outcomes tracking and program reporting through case summaries and required documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Attend required onboarding, internal meetings, supervision sessions, and trainings (as applicable)
• Notify the team as soon as possible regarding delays, absences, or scheduling conflicts
• Maintain timely, professional communication during scheduled work hours
• Uphold remote-work standards, including a private workspace and reliable internet connection

Benefits

• VPM supports your well-being with benefits designed for health, stability, and real work-life balance
• Health, Dental & Vision: Company-sponsored plans available, with an employer contribution for eligible full-time employees.
• Quick Benefits Start: Benefits eligibility begins after 30 days, with coverage effective the first of the month following Day 30.
• Flexible Holidays: No fixed holiday calendar—team members are empowered to plan schedules and observe holidays meaningful to them.
• Benefits are available to full-time employees (25+ client-facing hours/week). Part-time employees (15–24 client-facing hours/week) may be able to enroll at their own cost, depending on plan design.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed