Behavioral Therapist (Virginia Beach)

Our client is seeking a compassionate and skilled Therapist to join their outpatient behavioral health practice in Virginia Beach, VA. The Therapist will provide counseling and psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and families in an outpatient setting. This role involves performing assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions to support clients mental, emotional, and behavioral health.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and psychosocial evaluations.

Formulate diagnoses in accordance with DSM-V-TR and Virginia Board of Counseling regulations.

Develop individualized treatment plans collaboratively with clients and update regularly.

Provide individual, family, and group therapy utilizing evidence-based modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, IFS, ACT, etc.).

Deliver culturally competent care with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and needs.

Crisis & Case Management

Respond to clients experiencing acute and / or chronic psychiatric or emotional crises.

Create and implement safety plans as needed.

Coordinate care with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, primary care providers, schools, and community agencies.

Refer clients to outside resources including a higher level of care when appropriate.

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with HIPAA, Virginia Board of Counseling standards, and insurance requirements.

Draft and complete client care documentation including initial evaluation reports, progress notes, treatment plan reviews, and discharge summaries.

Participate in utilization reviews and provide documentation for insurance authorizations as required.

Collaboration & Professional Development

Attend staff meetings, case consultations, and multidisciplinary treatment team discussions.

Participate in ongoing professional training, supervision, and continuing education to maintain licensure.

Uphold ethical and professional standards as set forth by the Virginia Board of Counseling, NASW, APA, or other relevant governing bodies.

Requirements

Education : Masters or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.

Licensure : Active Virginia licensure required (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist).

Experience :

Prior experience in outpatient mental health or related clinical settings preferred.

Training in trauma-informed care, family systems, or child / adolescent therapy is highly valued.

Skills :

Strong diagnostic and therapeutic skills.

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.

Ability to manage caseload independently while working within a collaborative team.

Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Working Conditions

Outpatient office-based environment in Virginia Beach, VA, with opportunities for telehealth.

Flexible scheduling with some evening or weekend availability if preferred.

Position may be full-time or part-time depending on practice and clinician needs.

Benefits

Competitive compensation structure (salary or fee-for-service model).

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Paid vacation time and paid sick time.

Continuing education allowance after 1 year of employment.

Additional income paid for employees who provide clinical supervision support for residents or provisionally licensed clinicians.

401k with matching contribution after 90 days of employment.

Tuition discount at Regent University.

Salary : Dependent upon education and experience.