Licensed Child Mental Health Therapist

LaunchPad Counseling is seeking an independently licensed therapist to provide outpatient therapy primarily to children and adolescents.

This position may be part-time or full-time. Clinicians choose their own working hours, although afternoon and early-evening availability is generally needed to develop a full caseload. LaunchPad provides referrals, billing and administrative support so clinicians can focus on their clients.

Why join LaunchPad Counseling?

• Established flow of child and adolescent referrals, with option to see adults if preferred
• Flexible scheduling and control over your caseload
• Billing, insurance and administrative support
• Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
• Optional monthly clinical consultation
• Paid time off and paid holidays for eligible employees
• Retirement plan with employer matching for eligible employees
• Increased earning potential for clinicians who choose a larger caseload

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient therapy primarily to children and teens (and adults if preferred).
• Complete assessments, treatment plans and progress notes accurately and promptly
• Maintain a caseload of at least 15 completed weekly appointments for part-time employment or a standard full-time caseload of approximately 22 or more completed weekly appointments
• Participate in one monthly virtual staff meeting
• Participate in optional monthly clinical consultation

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field
• Active, independent Virginia license as an LPC, LCSW or LMFT
• Previous experience providing therapy to children or adolescents
• Ability to provide in-person services at our Richmond office

Preferred

• Training or experience in play therapy
• Experience working with clients from diverse racial, cultural, family and LGBTQ+ backgrounds

Compensation and benefits

Estimated annual compensation ranges from $55,000 to $85,000, depending on the clinician’s chosen caseload and number of completed appointments. Clinicians maintaining a standard full-time caseload can expect to earn approximately $75,000 or more annually, with increased compensation for appointments completed above the standard full-time caseload. Clinicians are also compensated for late cancellations and no-shows when the practice’s cancellation policy applies. Eligible employees receive paid time off, paid holidays, health benefits, training stipend and a retirement plan with employer matching.

LaunchPad Counseling is committed to creating an affirming and inclusive environment for clients, families and employees.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to provide in-person services at our Richmond, Virginia office?
• Are you generally available for some afternoon or early-evening appointments?

Experience:

• Child & family counseling: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• independent Virginia license as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT? (Required)

Work Location: In person