Outpatient Therapist

Part-Time Outpatient Therapist

LightWorks Counseling & Wellness by Shineforth

Help Young People & Families Find Their Inner Light

Are you a seasoned clinician who believes therapy should be compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in real human connection?

Do you want to help build something meaningful, not just join a practice?

LightWorks Counseling & Wellness is seeking an experienced licensed outpatient therapist to help shape a new program rooted in 125-year legacy of impact.

Who We Are

LightWorks Counseling & Wellness by Shineforth provides high-quality, individualized care to children, teens, young adults, and their caregivers.

We lead with compassion, avoid judgment, and meet individuals and families where they are.

As part of Shineforth’s long-standing nonprofit mission, LightWorks expands access to outpatient mental health care through a blend of in-person and telehealth services. This launch-phase program offers clinicians the opportunity to help build a growing service line, with plans to expand into a multidisciplinary model that includes therapy, psychiatry, and specialized services.

What We Do

LightWorks Counseling and Wellness offers the following services to children, teens, young adults, parents & caregivers

Outpatient Therapist Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based practices
• Collaborate with the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and multidisciplinary team to support integrated, whole-person care
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in compliance with agency, licensing, and insurance standards
• Provide client and caregiver education, care coordination, and appropriate referrals
• Respond to crisis situations in alignment with agency protocols
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing professional development

Clinical Focus Areas: Anxiety | Depression | Grief | Trauma | ADHD | Family Therapy | Life Transitions | Personal Growth

We serve a diverse client base and maintain a balanced payor mix, including Medicaid, private insurance, and self-pay, reflecting our commitment to accessibility while sustaining a strong and equitable caseload model for clinicians.

Who We Need

Someone who’s more than licensed - you’re invested about the population we serve and want to work in a highly motivated and collaborative team environment.

We’re seeking a clinician who is:

• Master’s Level and Licensed (LCSW, LPC, or LCP in Virginia)
• May have advanced certifications or specialty training (EMDR, Registered Play Therapist, etc.)
• Strong documentation and technology proficiency
• Growth-oriented and prioritizes evidence-based practices
• Committed to exceptional client care and customer service
• Embraces Collaborative Problem Solving
• Energized by helping launch and grow a new program

Schedule & Expectations

We are open to a range of hours and part-time schedules, with flexibility based on candidate availability and program needs during our launch phase. We prioritize sustainable caseloads and offer compensation support as your caseload builds.

• Minimum availability: 2 days per week in person
• One evening per week until 7:00 PM
• Caseload expectations are aligned with schedule
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and clinical documentation systems required

If you’re curious about LightWorks or feel aligned with our vision, we encourage you to apply-even if you’re unsure about a part-time role. We’re open to shaping positions around experienced clinicians or unique specialties – Let's Connect!

What We Offer

While this is a part-time role (not eligible for health/dental insurance or PTO), we offer meaningful and competitive support:

• 401(k) eligibility at start, with up to 7% employer contribution
• Liability insurance covered under agency policy
• Annual training stipend
• Paid documentation buffer in between sessions
• Paid onboarding, training and ongoing peer consultation groups
• Short-term base compensation while caseload is established
• Outfitted therapist offices stocked with therapeutic interventions, materials, and clinical supplies - so you can focus on clinical excellence, not shopping lists
• Opportunities to participate in Shineforth’s agency-wide trainings and events

Why Work at Shineforth?

Shineforth has been an unwavering champion for children, teens, and families for more than 125 years. While LightWorks is located on Shineforth’s Richmond campus, we offer nearly 20 programs at eight locations throughout Virginia.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is at the forefront of all we do at Shineforth, and we maintain a culture of acceptance in which crucial conversations are encouraged. Shineforth doesn’t exclude anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, religion, or economic background.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise, heart, and clinical excellence to a program built on compassion, collaboration, and growth — we’d love to meet you.

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