Senior Clinician (Child & Adolescent Services)

Chesterfield County, VA

$72K — $97K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in human services or related field required.
  • Three years of experience in a mental health setting preferred, especially with children and families.
  • Professional licensure (LCSW, LPC) in Virginia required or license eligible.
  • Strong skills in psychotherapy techniques and treatment interventions.
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed care and child/adolescent behavior is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual and group therapy sessions for children and adolescents.
  • Conduct trauma-informed assessments and develop treatment plans.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with the treatment team for client referrals and resources.
  • Lead and supervise junior clinicians and interns as needed.
  • Stay updated on the latest research and best practices in mental health.
  • Serve as back-up supervisor in their absence.

Benefits

  • Part of an approved Career Development Plan with progression opportunities.
  • Salary incentives based on qualifications and performance when funding permits.
Full Job Description
Salary: $72,466.00 - $97,827.00 Annually
Location : Chesterfield, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 27-00227
Department: Mental Health Support Services
Opening Date: 09/21/2026
Closing Date: 10/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:
Master's degree in human services or related field; three years of experience related to assigned program; or equivalent combination of training and experience. At least three years of relevant professional therapy experience in a mental health setting with children, teens and families preferred. Experience with the systems of care approach for children and adolescents, cognitive-behavioral treatment interventions, motivational interviewing, evidence-based practices, and trauma-focused interventions preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts of normal and abnormal human behavior, personality development, family and group dynamics; considerable knowledge of and an ability to apply a variety of psychotherapeutic treatment techniques/modalities; adherence to basic ethics appropriate for a professional helping relationship; knowledge of mental health diagnoses, assessment, and/or psychological and educational testing; some knowledge of consultation program; considerable knowledge of psychosocial history development; very good interviewing and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. Computer proficiency skills; working knowledge of electronic health record systems. Demonstrated ability to lead others. Knowledgeable in systems of care approach for youth, cognitive-behavioral treatment interventions, evidence-based practices and trauma informed care preferred; demonstrated ability to assess and understand the impact of complex trauma preferred; experience in family therapy and parent support interventions, case collaboration and coordination with community support partners preferred; proficiency in clinical documentation preferred. Ability to work effectively with SED (Serious Emotional Disturbance) youth with various diagnoses and complex service needs preferred.

Additional Requirements
Professional licensure such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or license eligible in Virginia required.
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
Duties
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Provides individual and group therapy sessions for children and adolescents in an office based setting;
• Conducts trauma-informed, evidenced based assessments and provides treatment plans;
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation;
• Collaborates with treatment team regarding client referrals related to medication, hospitalization, or intensive specialized treatment;
• Refers clients to appropriate community resources when called for in treatment plan;
• May serve as a lead worker to Clinicians, interns, etc. and assists in providing clinical supervision and training;
• Stays up to date with current and new research and best practices in mental health treatment;
• May serve as a back-up in the absence of the supervisor, and
• Performs other work as required.

This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on qualifications, performance, and experience.

Shift

Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; includes some evening hours (4 hours required after 5:00 p.m. each week to meet the needs of families).
Work Location

Mental Health Support Services

01

What is your highest level of education completed? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
  • Some High School
  • High School/GED
  • Some College
  • 2 year College degree (Associate's)
  • 4 year College degree (Bachelor's)
  • Master's Degree

02

Are you professionally licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia to provide therapy services (Licensed Clinical Social Worker/LCSW, Licensed Professional Counselor/LPC, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist/LMFT or equivalent)? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you have experience or formal training in any of the following evidence-based practices: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) or Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
  • Yes
  • No

04

How many years of professional experience do you have working with children and adolescents? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 - 3 years
  • 3 - 5 years
  • 5 - 10 years
  • 10 - 15 years
  • More than 15 years

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