Child Therapist Jobs in Virginia
Child Therapist jobs in Virginia are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated across community mental health centers, school-based counseling programs, pediatric outpatient clinics, and hospital systems, with openings at every level from associate clinician to licensed clinical director. The heaviest hiring activity runs through Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, where organizations like Inova Health System, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, and the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services maintain lasting footprints. Play therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and school-based mental health services are among the most sought-after specialties in current Virginia postings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Blackbird Health
Blackbird Health is clinician-founded, owned, and operated by dedicated professionals. We believe that providing the best care for children starts with building the best possible team. We deliver virtual and in-person mental health services across Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey & Maryland—and we're growing into new markets in 2027.
At Blackbird, we take a whole-child approach, looking at how the brain, body, and behavior interact to address the root causes of challenges, not just the symptoms. Every role matters here, and you'll join a collaborative, supportive, and innovative team that's shaping the future of pediatric mental health care. If you're passionate about helping children and families while growing your career, Blackbird is the place to make an impact.
Join us and help change mental health care for children for the better!
Position Summary
As an Associate / Provisionally Licensed Therapist at Blackbird Health, you'll deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers with full clinical supervision and administrative support provided by Blackbird.
Working on-site alongside an interdisciplinary team, you'll receive dedicated clinical supervision hours toward independent licensure while delivering impactful care to young patients and their families.
Employment Options
W2 Full-Time (Provisionally Licensed FTE) | SiSW, LPC-R
- Base Compensation: $65,000 – $70,000 base salary (100% Onsite)
- Hours & Schedule:
- Workload: 36 hours of scheduled clinical availability supporting 28 completed direct care hours/week.
- Shift Schedules: 4-day workweek options including 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM or 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM (4 days/week).
- Core Hours: Minimum of 20 Core hours/week during peak evening/weekend periods (after 3:00 PM weekdays and/or weekends).
- Benefits & Supervision: Full clinical board supervision provided at no cost, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO + 11 paid holidays, life insurance, and short/long-term disability.
W2 Part-Time (Provisionally Licensed PT) | SiSW, LPC-R
- Base Compensation: $40,000 base salary + $65 / session incentive for completed sessions beyond the 17-hour baseline.
- Hours & Onsite Expectations:
- 100% Onsite (Flex): 20 contracted hours per week (17 completed direct care hours).
- Core Schedule: All 20 hours anchored in peak core windows (after 3:00 PM weekdays and/or weekends; e.g., Mon–Thu 3–8 PM / 3–9 PM or Fri 2–7 PM).
- Benefits & Supervision: Clinical supervision included, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO + 11 paid holidays.
Why Blackbird & Your Impact
- Focus on your clinical growth — board-approved clinical supervision is provided directly by experienced Blackbird supervisors at no cost to you.
- Do the work you trained for — we handle credentialing, billing, insurance, and EMR so you can focus entirely on your patients.
- Start seeing patients immediately — a guaranteed caseload means no waiting, no hustle, just care.
- Be part of something bigger — every session is a chance to help a child find their footing, a family breathe easier, and a young person discover what they're capable of.
Who You Are
- Active provisionally licensed / associate credential in VA (e.g., SiSW, LPC-R) working toward independent licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT).
- 1+ year of experience providing care to children, adolescents, or young adult patients.
- Committed to 100% onsite attendance for clinical supervision, team collaboration, and core clinic presence.
- Available after 3:00 PM ET weekdays and/or weekends.
Join us!
To raise the standard of pediatric mental health care through accurate understanding and precise treatment that reflect how each child's brain, body, and behavior work together.
"It's so rare to find comprehensive care like this-from testing to therapy to med management (and more)-all in one place. In addition, the school advocacy support we receive is unprecedented. We no longer feel like we are managing things alone."
Fostering an inclusive environment:
Blackbird is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and belonging. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. Blackbird provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruiting@blackbirdhealth.com so we can support you.
Our patient support team is busy helping children and families, please do not call or email them about your application — this helps us process your application more efficiently.
About Blackbird Health
Blackbird Health is clinician-founded, owned, and operated by dedicated professionals. We believe that providing the best care for children starts with building the best possible team. We deliver virtual and in-person mental health services across Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey & Maryland—and we're growing into new markets in 2027.
At Blackbird, we take a whole-child approach, looking at how the brain, body, and behavior interact to address the root causes of challenges, not just the symptoms. Every role matters here, and you'll join a collaborative, supportive, and innovative team that's shaping the future of pediatric mental health care. If you're passionate about helping children and families while growing your career, Blackbird is the place to make an impact.
Join us and help change mental health care for children for the better!
Position Summary
As an Associate / Provisionally Licensed Therapist at Blackbird Health, you'll deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers with full clinical supervision and administrative support provided by Blackbird.
Working on-site alongside an interdisciplinary team, you'll receive dedicated clinical supervision hours toward independent licensure while delivering impactful care to young patients and their families.
Employment Options
W2 Full-Time (Provisionally Licensed FTE) | SiSW, LPC-R
- Base Compensation: $65,000 – $70,000 base salary (100% Onsite)
- Hours & Schedule:
- Workload: 36 hours of scheduled clinical availability supporting 28 completed direct care hours/week.
- Shift Schedules: 4-day workweek options including 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM or 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM (4 days/week).
- Core Hours: Minimum of 20 Core hours/week during peak evening/weekend periods (after 3:00 PM weekdays and/or weekends).
- Benefits & Supervision: Full clinical board supervision provided at no cost, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO + 11 paid holidays, life insurance, and short/long-term disability.
W2 Part-Time (Provisionally Licensed PT) | SiSW, LPC-R
- Base Compensation: $40,000 base salary + $65 / session incentive for completed sessions beyond the 17-hour baseline.
- Hours & Onsite Expectations:
- 100% Onsite (Flex): 20 contracted hours per week (17 completed direct care hours).
- Core Schedule: All 20 hours anchored in peak core windows (after 3:00 PM weekdays and/or weekends; e.g., Mon–Thu 3–8 PM / 3–9 PM or Fri 2–7 PM).
- Benefits & Supervision: Clinical supervision included, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO + 11 paid holidays.
Why Blackbird & Your Impact
- Focus on your clinical growth — board-approved clinical supervision is provided directly by experienced Blackbird supervisors at no cost to you.
- Do the work you trained for — we handle credentialing, billing, insurance, and EMR so you can focus entirely on your patients.
- Start seeing patients immediately — a guaranteed caseload means no waiting, no hustle, just care.
- Be part of something bigger — every session is a chance to help a child find their footing, a family breathe easier, and a young person discover what they're capable of.
Who You Are
- Active provisionally licensed / associate credential in VA (e.g., SiSW, LPC-R) working toward independent licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT).
- 1+ year of experience providing care to children, adolescents, or young adult patients.
- Committed to 100% onsite attendance for clinical supervision, team collaboration, and core clinic presence.
- Available after 3:00 PM ET weekdays and/or weekends.
Join us!
To raise the standard of pediatric mental health care through accurate understanding and precise treatment that reflect how each child's brain, body, and behavior work together.
"It's so rare to find comprehensive care like this-from testing to therapy to med management (and more)-all in one place. In addition, the school advocacy support we receive is unprecedented. We no longer feel like we are managing things alone."
Fostering an inclusive environment:
Blackbird is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and belonging. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. Blackbird provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruiting@blackbirdhealth.com so we can support you.
Our patient support team is busy helping children and families, please do not call or email them about your application — this helps us process your application more efficiently.
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Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health16
- Blackbird Health9
- Ellie Mental Health3
- Mosaic Pediatric Therapy3
- Thriveworks2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in child therapist jobs across Virginia.
- Active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the Virginia Board of Counseling or Virginia Board of Social Work
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related clinical field
- Experience delivering individual and group therapy to children and adolescent populations
- Proficiency in evidence-based modalities such as CBT, TF-CBT, or play therapy techniques
- Ability to complete clinical documentation and treatment plans within required timeframes
- Valid Virginia driver's license or reliable transportation for community or school-based assignments
Child Therapist Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a child therapist in Virginia?
Becoming a child therapist in Virginia requires completing a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related clinical field, then accumulating supervised post-graduate hours under a board-approved supervisor. Licensure is issued by either the Virginia Board of Counseling for LPC candidates or the Virginia Board of Social Work for LCSW candidates, both operating under the Department of Health Professions. Passing the relevant national clinical examination is required before full licensure is granted.
How much do child therapists make in Virginia?
Child therapists in Virginia earn a median of about $79,900 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $49,720 for the lowest 10% to over $103,330 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire child therapists in Virginia?
Employers hiring child therapists in Virginia right now include LifeStance Health, Blackbird Health, and Ellie Mental Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Virginia's dense network of community services boards, federally qualified health centers, and school division contracts means hiring activity is distributed across both large health systems and smaller regional agencies.
Which Virginia cities have the most child therapist jobs?
The Virginia cities with the most child therapist openings are Vienna, Sterling, and Ashburn. Northern Virginia's proximity to major hospital networks and a large, densely populated school system drives the highest concentration of postings, while Richmond's status as the state capital brings together community services boards, university-affiliated clinics, and state agency contracts, and Virginia Beach draws demand from its large military family population and coastal health systems.
Are there remote child therapist jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields, since direct therapeutic work with children often requires in-person presence. About 88% of child therapist openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the growth of telehealth platforms serving adolescents and the expansion of teletherapy within school-based and outpatient settings. Intake coordination, crisis counseling, and follow-up sessions tend to be the functions most frequently offered remotely.
How can I get hired as a child therapist in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a resident or supervisee position while completing the post-graduate supervised hours required for Virginia licensure, since most employers build that supervision into the role. Large community services boards across the state, including Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board and Richmond Behavioral Health Authority, regularly hire residents and associate-level clinicians. Moving laterally from roles such as mental health case manager, therapeutic aide, or school counselor assistant also opens doors, and candidates who have completed a practicum specifically with child or adolescent populations gain a clear advantage.
Where can I find and apply to child therapist jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to child therapist jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings from employers actively hiring right now. Find the roles that fit your credentials and experience and apply directly.
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