Employment Opportunities:

Associate Therapist

Virginia Social Work Resident

Heala Psychotherapy is currently hiring an Associate Therapist (Virginia Social Work Resident). This position includes ongoing clinical supervision with a Virginia based licensed supervisor to support your professional growth and licensure requirements. 
Duties
  • Provide individual counseling sessions virtually. Attend networking events for marketing 1 to 2x per month. Conduct thorough intake assessments, develop treatment plans, and document progress using standardized measures (e.g., DSM-5-TR) where appropriate. Complete timely clinical documentation consistent with legal and ethical guidelines. Oversee intake processes and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations in all documentation. Facilitate group therapy sessions or workshops as needed. Ensure adherence to best practices in client care and implement quality improvement initiatives within the practice. Coordinate care with other professionals (e.g., psychiatrists, psych nurse practitioners, primary care physicians, community providers) to ensure continuity and quality of client care.

Client Populations

  • Women seeking support with trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, or life transitions

  • Women with military backgrounds or military family affiliation

  • Couples

  • Mothers and adult daughters

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients, community providers, and team members. Compassionate approach to client care, integrating consideration of social determinants of health. Provides LGBTQIA affirming care. Ability to establish strong therapeutic alliances with women and families navigating complex trauma histories. Experience in working with clients from diverse cultural, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds, with cultural humility and responsiveness. Interest in developing expertise in relationship therapy, including couples and mother–adult daughter work. Strong understanding of records management and timely clinical documentation. Familiarity with Simple Practice (Electronic Health Record System is a plus). Knowledgeable about HIPAA regulations and client confidentiality requirements. Ability to conduct thorough client assessments and develop effective treatment plans. Experience or training in trauma informed treatment interventions is a plus. This role requires a dedicated professional who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Social Work

  • Active Resident in Social Work status in Virginia or ability to apply

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills

  • Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and telehealth platforms

  • Availability to see 12-15 clients per week. Flexible scheduling

  • Ability to pass a background and reference check prior to employment

Compensation:

  • Clinical hours: $45 per hour

  • Admin hours: $25 per hour

  • Paid time is also available for monthly networking/marketing efforts

Benefits:

  • Ongoing clinical supervision from an experienced LCSW specialized in women's issues & trauma

  • Referrals generated by the practice

  • Specialized niche focus on women’s mental health, life transitions, military-affiliated clients, and relationship therapy, with opportunities for training in these areas

  • Opportunities to work with diverse populations, including LGBTQIA+ and minority populations

  • Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance and self-care

  • Supportive work culture with an emphasis on professional growth, collaboration, and therapist well-being

  • Paid marketing/networking time to help grow your professional presence while representing the practice

To apply send your resume via email to Kelsey@healapsychotherapy.com