Therapeutic Day Treatment counselor - School Counselor
About The Position
Tree of Life Family Services LLC provides behavioral health services to children and families throughout Northern Virginia. We value compassion, professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and professional growth. We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT) Counselors to join our growing school-based team in Loudoun County. TDT Counselors work directly with children and adolescents who need additional emotional, behavioral, or mental health support within the school environment. Counselors help students strengthen coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, social skills, problem-solving, and overall school functioning.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or a related field
- Experience working with children or adolescents preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
- Dependable, punctual, professional, and comfortable working independently in a school setting
- Ability to collaborate with families, school personnel, supervisors, and treatment providers
- Reliable transportation to assigned school locations
- Willingness to learn, receive supervision, and grow professionally
- Candidates must hold the appropriate Virginia registration required to provide TDT services.
- We are seeking candidates with an active QMHP or QMHP-Trainee (QMHP-T) registration.
- Candidates who may qualify for QMHP-T may be considered during the initial screening process while pursuing registration.
- However, the required active credential must be received and verified by Tree of Life before a final employment offer for the TDT Counselor position is issued.
- A pending application or receipt does not constitute credential approval.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual therapeutic interventions, behavioral support, and skill-building activities
- Conduct individual student sessions and classroom observations
- Implement individualized treatment goals and monitor student progress
- Conduct weekly family sessions and participate in care coordination with school social workers and treatment providers
- Provide appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation support
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Participate in supervision, case consultation, meetings, and required training
- Maintain professional relationships with students, families, school staff, and the Tree of Life team
Benefits
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Company parties
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
