Mental Health Jobs in Richmond, VA

JOIN A MISSION DRIVEN PRACTICE THAT SERVES WITH PURPOSE

For more than 30 years, Light Counseling has served thousands of individuals, couples, and families across Virginia and beyond. We provide professional, confidential, distinctly Christian counseling grounded in clinical excellence and God's truth.

Our mission is simple: bring hope to the hopeless and healing to the hurting.

We are seeking Licensed Mental Health Clinicians across the United States who are passionate about providing exceptional telehealth services while integrating Christian faith with evidence-based clinical care. This fully remote opportunity allows you to serve clients across our growing national provider network while enjoying the flexibility and independence of a 1099 contractor role.

WHY JOIN LIGHT COUNSELING

• Flexible remote schedule with autonomy over your caseload
• Opportunity to serve clients across multiple states through our expanding national provider network
• Mission-driven culture rooted in faith and service
• Collaborative team of experienced clinical and administrative professionals
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development, consultation, and clinical support
• Meaningful work that allows you to make a lasting impact in the lives of individuals, couples, and families

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE

Contractors with Light Counseling are expected to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality while adhering to all applicable federal and state privacy laws, including HIPAA. Clinicians are expected to exercise sound clinical judgment, maintain accurate documentation, and practice in accordance with all licensing board requirements, ethical standards, and company policies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Care

• Provide remote counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups
• Conduct clinical assessments, establish diagnoses when appropriate, and develop individualized treatment plans
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions while integrating Christian faith when clinically appropriate and desired by the client
• Monitor client progress and modify treatment plans as needed
• Refer clients to appropriate community resources or specialty providers when necessary
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations following clinical and organizational protocols

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, state licensing regulations, payer requirements, and company policies
• Complete treatment plans, progress notes, and other required documentation within established timeframes
• Maintain current licensure, CAQH profile, professional liability insurance, and all required credentialing documentation

Collaboration & Professional Development

• Collaborate with clinical leadership, administrative staff, and fellow clinicians to support continuity of care
• Participate in meetings, trainings, consultation, and continuing education opportunities
• Provide clinical supervision or mentorship to interns or residents when qualified
• Support outreach initiatives that further Light Counseling's mission and community impact

Additional Responsibilities

• Utilize telehealth technology and clinical systems effectively
• Maintain a professional virtual environment that supports quality client care
• Perform other duties as assigned to support clinical operations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of counseling theory, assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment modalities
• Ability to provide therapy for a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and other behavioral health needs
• Ability to integrate Christian faith with ethical, evidence-based counseling practices
• Excellent clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to establish therapeutic rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and telehealth platforms
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage documentation and caseload responsibilities independently
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a remote clinical team
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethical practice, and professional excellence

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution
• Active, unrestricted independent clinical license (such as LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LCPC, LMHC, LPCC, or equivalent) in at least one U.S. state
• Eligible to provide telehealth services in accordance with applicable state laws and regulations
• Active CAQH profile
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Strong commitment to the Christian faith and active involvement in a local church
• Ability to pass required background and reference checks
• No restrictions that would prevent credentialing with commercial insurance payers

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensure in multiple states
• Experience providing telehealth counseling services
• Experience treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, eating disorders, couples, families, or children and adolescents
• Training or certification in evidence-based treatment modalities such as EMDR, TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, or related approaches
• Experience supervising interns or residents
• Familiarity with insurance-based behavioral health practice and documentation requirements