Mental Health Counselor Jobs in Virginia
Mental Health Counselor jobs in Virginia are among the most active in the Mid-Atlantic region, with strong demand from community mental health centers, integrated health systems, Veterans Affairs facilities, and private group practices at every level from entry-level clinician to licensed clinical director. The heaviest hiring is concentrated in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads metro, where large employers like Inova Health System, Sentara Healthcare, and the VA have long-established behavioral health programs. School-based counseling, substance use disorder treatment, and trauma-focused care are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Open roles14
Top employerEMS
Top cityNewport News, VA
Cities hiring13
Work type67% On-site
Top credentialQMHP Certification
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School Based Mental Health Counselor
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Tree of Life Family Services, LLC
School Based Mental Health Counselor
Ashburn, Virginia
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Mental health Skill-building/Intensive In-Home Counselor - QMHP
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Turning Point LLC
Mental health Skill-building/Intensive In-Home Counselor - QMHP
Newport News, Virginia
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Mental Health Counselor / In Home
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Divine Behavioral Services
Mental Health Counselor / In Home
Newport News, Virginia
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Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (BHIP/Outpatient) - Care Coordinator
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US Department of Veterans Affairs
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (BHIP/Outpatient) - Care Coordinator
Chesapeake, Virginia
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Adult Mental Health Outpatient Counselor (Residents and Supervisees) or License Eligible Counselors,
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Western Tidewater Community Services Board
Adult Mental Health Outpatient Counselor (Residents and Supervisees) or License Eligible Counselors,
Franklin, Virginia
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School Based Mental Health Counselor
Tree of Life Family Services, LLC·Ashburn, Virginia
Job functions:
$22 - $25/hr
Master's degree in social work
Job Description
About Tree of Life Family Services
Tree of Life Family Services LLC provides behavioral health services to children and families throughout Northern Virginia. We value compassion, professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.
About the Position
We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT) Counselors to join our growing school-based team in Loudoun County.
TDT Counselors work directly with children and adolescents who need additional emotional, behavioral, or mental health support within the school environment. Counselors help students strengthen coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, social skills, problem-solving, and overall school functioning.
What You'll Do
- Provide individual therapeutic interventions, behavioral support, and skill-building activities
- Conduct individual student sessions and classroom observations
- Implement individualized treatment goals and monitor student progress
- Conduct weekly family sessions and participate in care coordination with school social workers and treatment providers
- Provide appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation support
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Participate in supervision, case consultation, meetings, and required training
- Maintain professional relationships with students, families, school staff, and the Tree of Life team
QMHP Credential Requirement
Candidates must hold the appropriate Virginia registration required to provide TDT services.
We are seeking candidates with an active QMHP or QMHP-Trainee (QMHP-T) registration.
Candidates who may qualify for QMHP-T may be considered during the initial screening process while pursuing registration. However, the required active credential must be received and verified by Tree of Life before a final employment offer for the TDT Counselor position is issued. A pending application or receipt does not constitute credential approval.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or a related field
- Experience working with children or adolescents preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
- Dependable, punctual, professional, and comfortable working independently in a school setting
- Ability to collaborate with families, school personnel, supervisors, and treatment providers
- Reliable transportation to assigned school locations
- Willingness to learn, receive supervision, and grow professionally
School Assignment, Schedule & Caseload
Counselors are assigned to schools and student caseloads based on referrals, authorizations, staffing, student needs, and program operations. School assignments, caseloads, schedules, and available hours may change based on program and student needs.
Consistency matters. Counselors are expected to arrive on time, maintain reliable attendance, remain actively engaged with assigned students, complete documentation, and communicate promptly regarding absences or scheduling concerns.
TDT primarily follows the school calendar, with counselors generally working Monday through Friday during school hours. School holidays, breaks, weather closures, and other periods when students are unavailable may affect scheduled hours.
Summer TDT opportunities may be available based on student participation, authorizations, staffing, and program needs. Summer schedules and assignments may differ from the regular school year.
Grow With Tree of Life
About Tree of Life Family Services
About Tree of Life Family Services
Tree of Life Family Services LLC provides behavioral health services to children and families throughout Northern Virginia. We value compassion, professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.
About the Position
We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT) Counselors to join our growing school-based team in Loudoun County.
TDT Counselors work directly with children and adolescents who need additional emotional, behavioral, or mental health support within the school environment. Counselors help students strengthen coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, social skills, problem-solving, and overall school functioning.
What You'll Do
- Provide individual therapeutic interventions, behavioral support, and skill-building activities
- Conduct individual student sessions and classroom observations
- Implement individualized treatment goals and monitor student progress
- Conduct weekly family sessions and participate in care coordination with school social workers and treatment providers
- Provide appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation support
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Participate in supervision, case consultation, meetings, and required training
- Maintain professional relationships with students, families, school staff, and the Tree of Life team
QMHP Credential Requirement
Candidates must hold the appropriate Virginia registration required to provide TDT services.
We are seeking candidates with an active QMHP or QMHP-Trainee (QMHP-T) registration.
Candidates who may qualify for QMHP-T may be considered during the initial screening process while pursuing registration. However, the required active credential must be received and verified by Tree of Life before a final employment offer for the TDT Counselor position is issued. A pending application or receipt does not constitute credential approval.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or a related field
- Experience working with children or adolescents preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
- Dependable, punctual, professional, and comfortable working independently in a school setting
- Ability to collaborate with families, school personnel, supervisors, and treatment providers
- Reliable transportation to assigned school locations
- Willingness to learn, receive supervision, and grow professionally
School Assignment, Schedule & Caseload
Counselors are assigned to schools and student caseloads based on referrals, authorizations, staffing, student needs, and program operations. School assignments, caseloads, schedules, and available hours may change based on program and student needs.
Consistency matters. Counselors are expected to arrive on time, maintain reliable attendance, remain actively engaged with assigned students, complete documentation, and communicate promptly regarding absences or scheduling concerns.
TDT primarily follows the school calendar, with counselors generally working Monday through Friday during school hours. School holidays, breaks, weather closures, and other periods when students are unavailable may affect scheduled hours.
Summer TDT opportunities may be available based on student participation, authorizations, staffing, and program needs. Summer schedules and assignments may differ from the regular school year.
Grow With Tree of Life
We provide TDT-specific orientation and training, ongoing supervision and case consultation, professional development, and opportunities to strengthen clinical, documentation, family engagement, and care coordination skills. Additional growth opportunities may be available based on qualifications, performance, experience, and program needs.
Employment: Full-Time or Part-Time, W-2
Location: Loudoun County Public Schools
Schedule: Monday through Friday, primarily during school hours
Work Setting: In person
Location: Loudoun County Public Schools
Schedule: Monday through Friday, primarily during school hours
Work Setting: In person
Learn more about us at Tree of Life Family Services
Tree of Life Family Services, LLC
School Based Mental Health Counselor
Ashburn, Virginia
Added 6d ago
Job functions:
$22 - $25/hr
Master's degree in social work
Job Description
About Tree of Life Family Services
Tree of Life Family Services LLC provides behavioral health services to children and families throughout Northern Virginia. We value compassion, professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.
About the Position
We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT) Counselors to join our growing school-based team in Loudoun County.
TDT Counselors work directly with children and adolescents who need additional emotional, behavioral, or mental health support within the school environment. Counselors help students strengthen coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, social skills, problem-solving, and overall school functioning.
What You'll Do
- Provide individual therapeutic interventions, behavioral support, and skill-building activities
- Conduct individual student sessions and classroom observations
- Implement individualized treatment goals and monitor student progress
- Conduct weekly family sessions and participate in care coordination with school social workers and treatment providers
- Provide appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation support
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Participate in supervision, case consultation, meetings, and required training
- Maintain professional relationships with students, families, school staff, and the Tree of Life team
QMHP Credential Requirement
Candidates must hold the appropriate Virginia registration required to provide TDT services.
We are seeking candidates with an active QMHP or QMHP-Trainee (QMHP-T) registration.
Candidates who may qualify for QMHP-T may be considered during the initial screening process while pursuing registration. However, the required active credential must be received and verified by Tree of Life before a final employment offer for the TDT Counselor position is issued. A pending application or receipt does not constitute credential approval.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or a related field
- Experience working with children or adolescents preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
- Dependable, punctual, professional, and comfortable working independently in a school setting
- Ability to collaborate with families, school personnel, supervisors, and treatment providers
- Reliable transportation to assigned school locations
- Willingness to learn, receive supervision, and grow professionally
School Assignment, Schedule & Caseload
Counselors are assigned to schools and student caseloads based on referrals, authorizations, staffing, student needs, and program operations. School assignments, caseloads, schedules, and available hours may change based on program and student needs.
Consistency matters. Counselors are expected to arrive on time, maintain reliable attendance, remain actively engaged with assigned students, complete documentation, and communicate promptly regarding absences or scheduling concerns.
TDT primarily follows the school calendar, with counselors generally working Monday through Friday during school hours. School holidays, breaks, weather closures, and other periods when students are unavailable may affect scheduled hours.
Summer TDT opportunities may be available based on student participation, authorizations, staffing, and program needs. Summer schedules and assignments may differ from the regular school year.
Grow With Tree of Life
About Tree of Life Family Services
About Tree of Life Family Services
Tree of Life Family Services LLC provides behavioral health services to children and families throughout Northern Virginia. We value compassion, professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.
About the Position
We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT) Counselors to join our growing school-based team in Loudoun County.
TDT Counselors work directly with children and adolescents who need additional emotional, behavioral, or mental health support within the school environment. Counselors help students strengthen coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, social skills, problem-solving, and overall school functioning.
What You'll Do
- Provide individual therapeutic interventions, behavioral support, and skill-building activities
- Conduct individual student sessions and classroom observations
- Implement individualized treatment goals and monitor student progress
- Conduct weekly family sessions and participate in care coordination with school social workers and treatment providers
- Provide appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation support
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Participate in supervision, case consultation, meetings, and required training
- Maintain professional relationships with students, families, school staff, and the Tree of Life team
QMHP Credential Requirement
Candidates must hold the appropriate Virginia registration required to provide TDT services.
We are seeking candidates with an active QMHP or QMHP-Trainee (QMHP-T) registration.
Candidates who may qualify for QMHP-T may be considered during the initial screening process while pursuing registration. However, the required active credential must be received and verified by Tree of Life before a final employment offer for the TDT Counselor position is issued. A pending application or receipt does not constitute credential approval.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or a related field
- Experience working with children or adolescents preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
- Dependable, punctual, professional, and comfortable working independently in a school setting
- Ability to collaborate with families, school personnel, supervisors, and treatment providers
- Reliable transportation to assigned school locations
- Willingness to learn, receive supervision, and grow professionally
School Assignment, Schedule & Caseload
Counselors are assigned to schools and student caseloads based on referrals, authorizations, staffing, student needs, and program operations. School assignments, caseloads, schedules, and available hours may change based on program and student needs.
Consistency matters. Counselors are expected to arrive on time, maintain reliable attendance, remain actively engaged with assigned students, complete documentation, and communicate promptly regarding absences or scheduling concerns.
TDT primarily follows the school calendar, with counselors generally working Monday through Friday during school hours. School holidays, breaks, weather closures, and other periods when students are unavailable may affect scheduled hours.
Summer TDT opportunities may be available based on student participation, authorizations, staffing, and program needs. Summer schedules and assignments may differ from the regular school year.
Grow With Tree of Life
We provide TDT-specific orientation and training, ongoing supervision and case consultation, professional development, and opportunities to strengthen clinical, documentation, family engagement, and care coordination skills. Additional growth opportunities may be available based on qualifications, performance, experience, and program needs.
Employment: Full-Time or Part-Time, W-2
Location: Loudoun County Public Schools
Schedule: Monday through Friday, primarily during school hours
Work Setting: In person
Location: Loudoun County Public Schools
Schedule: Monday through Friday, primarily during school hours
Work Setting: In person
Learn more about us at Tree of Life Family Services
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Who's Hiring
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health counselor jobs across Virginia.
- Active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential issued by the Virginia Board of Counseling
- Master's degree in counseling, clinical mental health counseling, or closely related field
- Experience conducting individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Ability to complete clinical documentation and treatment plans within required timeframes
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
Mental Health Counselor Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health counselor in Virginia?
Licensure as a mental health counselor in Virginia requires a master's degree in counseling or a related field, completion of supervised post-degree clinical hours, and passing the National Counselor Examination. The Virginia Board of Counseling oversees licensure and issues the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, which is the standard requirement for independent clinical practice across the state. Candidates who have not yet completed supervision hours may apply for a Resident in Counseling registration to begin accumulating supervised experience.
Which companies hire mental health counselors in Virginia?
Employers hiring mental health counselors in Virginia right now include EMS, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Prosper Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's large integrated health systems, VA medical centers, and community services boards account for a significant share of consistent openings across the state.
Which Virginia cities have the most mental health counselor jobs?
Newport News, Ashburn, and Hampton have the most mental health counselor openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia and Richmond lead because of their concentration of large hospital systems, federally contracted behavioral health providers, and dense population centers, while Hampton Roads drives demand through its significant military and Veterans Affairs presence, which generates consistent need for trauma-informed and readjustment counseling services.
Are there remote mental health counselor jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because telehealth has become a firmly established delivery model for outpatient therapy and counseling. About 33% of mental health counselor openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly providers have adopted virtual sessions since the expansion of telehealth coverage. Individual therapy, case management, and crisis support line roles are the most likely to be offered fully remote.
How can I get hired as a mental health counselor in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a Resident in Counseling registration through the Virginia Board of Counseling and pursuing a supervised residency at a community services board, a federally qualified health center, or a large health system like Inova or Sentara that run structured residency programs. Adjacent roles such as case manager, behavioral health technician, or crisis counselor frequently serve as the practical first step into a clinical career and are regularly available at Virginia community mental health centers.
Where can I find and apply to mental health counselor jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to mental health counselor jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings from employers actively hiring right now. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly through the listings.
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