School-Based Mental Health Clinician | Eating 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 - Eating 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 in assessing and treating eating disorders and related concerns in children and adolescents. 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 eating disorder treatment will be considered
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, or school-aged youth
• Demonstrated experience treating eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, or related presentations in youth
• Strong clinical judgment related to eating disorder presentations in children and adolescents
• Strong time management, organization, and documentation skills
• Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and family-aware care
• Ability to provide developmentally appropriate, strengths-based support while recognizing when higher levels of care may need to be considered
• 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 working with co-occurring anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, and family system concerns preferred
• Experience in school-based therapy, outpatient mental health, adolescent treatment, community mental health, or telehealth strongly preferred
• CEDS (Certified Eating Disorder Specialist)
• CEDS-C (Certified Eating Disorder Specialist – Consultant)
• FBT (Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders)
• CBT-E (Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders)
• DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) with application to eating disorders
• Other specialized training in eating disorder treatment

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual tele-therapy sessions for K–12 students referred by participating schools
• Utilize evidence-based interventions appropriate for school-aged youth, including treatment approaches informed by eating disorder care best practices
• Deliver services in a culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate manner
• Monitor clinical presentation, emotional functioning, and treatment progress while identifying concerns that may require additional clinical coordination or referral
• Provide specialized support for students experiencing eating disorders, disordered eating patterns, body image concerns, and related emotional or behavioral challenges
• Coordinate with school counselors, family resource managers, caregivers, and administrative teams to support continuity of care (including medical and nutritional supports when applicable)
• Participate in clinical consultation, supervision, and multidisciplinary case discussions as needed
• Support family engagement when appropriate to reinforce treatment recommendations and continuity outside of sessions
• Maintain professional, timely communication with school partners and internal VPM teams
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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