Licensed Therapist Jobs in Virginia
Licensed Therapist jobs in Virginia are in strong and steady demand, with openings concentrated across behavioral health agencies, hospital systems, community mental health centers, and private group practices at every level from newly licensed clinicians to senior supervisors. The largest hiring activity is in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, where established employers such as Inova Health System, Virginia Commonwealth University Health, and Sentara Healthcare maintain consistent licensed therapist staffing needs. Telehealth counseling, trauma-informed care, and substance use treatment are among the most sought-after specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Licensed Mental Health Therapist — Part-Time
Remote · Virginia License Required
Meaningful Work. Flexible Schedule. Real Earning Potential.
We're growing our Virginia team—and we're looking for therapists who want meaningful part-time work without the full-time pressure.
Backpack Healthcare provides accessible mental health care to children, teens, and young adults, all through telehealth. We're clinician-led and minority-owned, and we believe great clinicians deserve flexibility, support, and opportunities to grow.
Maybe you're supplementing a private practice. Maybe you're balancing family life. Maybe you simply want consistent afternoon and evening hours doing work that matters.
Whatever brings you to part-time work, we've built this role with flexibility in mind.
What This Role Looks Like
You'll carry a caseload of approximately 15–22 sessions per week, providing individual and family therapy through telehealth.
Most clinicians work weekday afternoons and evenings (2:00–9:00 PM)—when children and teens are actually available after school. Weekend availability is a plus.
You build your schedule. We provide the referrals, administrative support, billing, and credentialing.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Conducting intakes and developing client-centered, trauma-informed treatment plans
- Providing individual and family therapy through secure telehealth
- Collaborating with our interdisciplinary team of therapists, PMHNPs, and psychiatrists
- Maintaining timely, accurate documentation in our EHR
- Supporting families through education, care coordination, and collaborative treatment
- Participating in clinical consultation and contributing to a culture of high-quality care
Competitive Pay + Monthly Bonus Potential
We want part-time clinicians to have the opportunity to earn competitive compensation while maintaining the flexibility they need.
Your Compensation:
$65/billable hour — LCSW or LPC, fully licensed
$45/billable hour — Supervisee in Social Work, Resident in Counseling, with supervision provided
Monthly bonus potential — eligible clinicians can earn additional monthly incentive compensation based on applicable clinical and performance metrics
Plus:
- 401(k) with 3% company match
- $150 annual CEU reimbursement
- Free clinical supervision for eligible licenses
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunities to grow into full-time, supervisory, or other leadership roles
- 100% remote work
Part-time doesn't have to mean limited opportunity. Build your caseload, earn additional monthly incentives, and grow with us at a pace that works for you.
✅ What We're Looking For
We're seeking clinicians who have:
- ✔️ An active Virginia license: LPC, LPC-R, LCSW, or LMSW
- ✔️ Experience working with children, teens, and families
- ✔️ Comfort working independently in a remote environment
- ✔️ Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills
- ✔️ A commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care
- Bilingual English/Spanish clinicians are strongly preferred
Why Backpack Healthcare?
Since 2020, we've served 12,000+ kids and families, and 78% of families report that their child is doing better after three months.
We're building a different kind of behavioral healthcare organization—one where clinicians have the flexibility to do great work without sacrificing their lives outside of work.
We're not going to promise we're perfect. But we're serious about building a team where clinicians actually want to stay.
When clinicians thrive, kids thrive. That's not a tagline. It's how we build.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're looking for meaningful clinical work, flexible hours, competitive pay, and monthly bonus potential—without the pressure of a full-time schedule—this could be the right fit for you.
Bring your clinical expertise. We'll bring the referrals, support, and opportunity to grow.
Backpack Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives—and we mean it.
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Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Licensed Therapist Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Thriveworks20

- LifeStance Health15

- Heart Centered Counseling13

- EmpowerMe Wellness10

- Ivy Rehab Network9

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in licensed therapist jobs across Virginia.
- Active Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential issued by the Virginia Board of Counseling
- Master's degree or higher in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related clinical field
- Experience delivering individual and group therapy in outpatient, inpatient, or community settings
- Proficiency with electronic health records platforms such as Epic, Cerner, or similar clinical documentation systems
- Ability to conduct psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and progress documentation meeting state and payer standards
- Willingness to maintain continuing education hours and adhere to Virginia Board of Counseling ethical and supervision requirements
Licensed Therapist Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a licensed therapist in Virginia?
Becoming a licensed therapist in Virginia requires completing a master's or doctoral program in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or psychology, then accumulating supervised clinical hours and passing the required licensure exam. The Virginia Board of Counseling oversees credentials including the Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist designations. Candidates apply directly to the Board, submit verification of education and supervised experience, and pass the relevant national examination before practicing independently.
Which companies hire licensed therapists in Virginia?
Employers hiring licensed therapists in Virginia right now include Thriveworks, LifeStance Health, and Heart Centered Counseling, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's large integrated health systems, community services boards, and federally qualified health centers are among the most consistent sources of full-time licensed therapist openings across the state.
Which Virginia cities have the most licensed therapist jobs?
Richmond, Arlington, and Alexandria are the Virginia cities with the most licensed therapist openings. Northern Virginia's proximity to a large federal workforce and dense suburban population drives heavy demand there, Richmond's concentration of major health systems and state agencies anchors hiring in the central region, and Virginia Beach reflects the behavioral health needs of a large military and coastal metropolitan community.
Are there remote licensed therapist jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because licensed therapists can deliver talk therapy and telehealth counseling effectively without being physically present with a client. About 63% of licensed therapist openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the rapid expansion of telehealth platforms following the pandemic. Roles focused on individual counseling, psychiatric services, and employee assistance programs tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a licensed therapist in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is pursuing a supervisory residency or associate-level position while working toward full Virginia Board of Counseling licensure. Community services boards throughout Virginia, such as those operated by Fairfax County and Richmond Behavioral Health Authority, regularly hire residents and provisionally licensed clinicians. Roles like case manager, crisis counselor, or behavioral health technician often serve as entry points at large Virginia systems like Inova and Sentara. Completing a practicum or internship at a Virginia site and obtaining your Resident in Counseling designation from the Board strengthens your candidacy before full licensure.
Where can I find and apply to licensed therapist jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to licensed therapist jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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