Mental Health Therapist Jobs in Virginia
Mental Health Therapist jobs in Virginia are among the most active in the Mid-Atlantic region, with strong demand in community mental health centers, private group practices, health systems, and government-contracted behavioral health programs at every level from associate therapist through clinical director. The largest concentrations of openings are in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, where employers like Inova Health System, VCU Health, and Sentara Healthcare maintain consistent hiring. The most in-demand specialties include trauma-focused therapy, substance use disorder counseling, and child and adolescent mental health. 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.
Mental Health Therapist Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Transformations Care Network11

- Strategic Therapy Associates7

- Sandstone Care5

- Ellie Mental Health5

- Ballad Health2

What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health therapist jobs across Virginia.
- Active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential 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
- Demonstrated experience delivering individual, group, or family therapy in an outpatient or inpatient setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Credible, or Therapy Brands platforms
- Knowledge of evidence-based modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT, or trauma-informed care
- Ability to complete clinical documentation and maintain caseloads in compliance with Virginia regulatory standards
Mental Health Therapist Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health therapist in Virginia?
To become a licensed mental health therapist in Virginia, you must earn a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related clinical field, then apply for licensure through the Virginia Board of Counseling or the Virginia Board of Social Work depending on your degree. Candidates typically complete a supervised post-graduate residency period before sitting for a national clinical exam such as the NCE or ASWB. Most Virginia employers require or strongly prefer full licensure before hire.
Which companies hire mental health therapists in Virginia?
Employers hiring mental health therapists in Virginia right now include Transformations Care Network, Strategic Therapy Associates, and Sandstone Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's mix of large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and government-contracted behavioral health agencies means consistent openings at a range of settings and acuity levels.
Which Virginia cities have the most mental health therapist jobs?
Virginia, Fairfax, and Reston have the most mental health therapist openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia's proximity to federal agencies and its dense, high-stress professional population drives strong outpatient and private practice demand, while Richmond and Virginia Beach reflect the hiring footprint of major health systems like VCU Health and Sentara Healthcare anchored in those metros.
Are there remote mental health therapist jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because licensed therapy translates well to telehealth platforms when in-person assessment is not required. About 85% of mental health therapist openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the state's mature telehealth infrastructure. Individual therapy, psychiatric support, and employee assistance program roles are the most commonly offered in fully remote formats.
How can I get hired as a mental health therapist in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a resident or associate-level counselor position while completing your supervised hours under a board-approved supervisor, a requirement built into Virginia's licensure process itself. Large Virginia employers like Inova Behavioral Health and community service boards across the state regularly hire residents and post-graduate associates into structured supervision programs. Adjacent roles such as case manager, crisis counselor, or behavioral health technician at Virginia community service boards are also common entry points that build toward full clinical licensure.
Where can I find and apply to mental health therapist jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to mental health therapist jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across health systems, community agencies, private practices, and telehealth providers. Find roles that fit your license level, specialty, and preferred setting, then apply directly to the employer.
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