Resident in Mental Health Counseling (LPC-R)
Resident in Mental Health Counseling (LPC-R)
About Us...
Growing Grounded Counseling (GGC) is an expanding private practice in South Chesterfield, Virginia, that serves the Commonwealth through telehealth. GGC is committed to providing a healthy work environment with the necessary support for counselors to thrive professionally and personally. GGC clinicians are given a broad spectrum of clinical experience as they develop specialities, and GGC is committed to empowering therapists to pursue clinical expertise. GGC has a diverse clientele, including military, LGBTQA+, and neurodivergent individuals ranging in age from children to geriatric.
Overview
We seek a Resident in Counseling to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for outpatient therapy and be open to working with a variety of individuals, couples, and/or families. GGC takes resident supervision seriously and expects residents to actively participate in individual and group supervision.
Duties
- Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for clients
- Provide counseling sessions via telehealth
- Utilize therapeutic techniques to work with clients experiencing a variety of life challenges
- Meet weekly with a supervisor to discuss cases and develop skills in individual and
- Develop area(s) of specialty, ideally specialties in line with Growing Grounded Counselings current foci on gender-affirming care, trauma, ASD, and ADHD
- Work with individuals across different age groups, brain types, and cultural backgrounds
- Develop and implement the skills necessary to manage a full caseload
- Adhere to all American Counseling Association (ACA) ethical standards
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records using appropriate terminology in TherapyNotes
- Maintain a schedule with a minimum of 25 hours open for counseling sessions throughout the week, including at least 5 hours of evening (after 5 PM) or weekend availability
Skills
- Possess a valid license as a LPC-R in Virginia
- Completion of a CACREP accredited Masters Program
- Willingness to learn and commitment to grow as a counselor
- Comfort and confidence in engaging clients via telehealth
- Establish clear and strong boundaries in the therapeutic relationship
- Sufficient understanding of the work of counseling to diagnose and work with clients
- Ability to work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective client communication
- Knowledge of direct support techniques for clients in need
Compensation
-$40/hour paid as a W-2 employee (paid non-clinical hours limited to one hour per 5 clinical hours; residents will be taught how to complete notes and administrative tasks within this time)
Benefits
-Weekly supervision with an experienced LPC who is registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling
-Health Insurance for employees, partners, and dependents (GGC pays 75% of all premiums)
-12 paid holidays per year
-3 weeks paid time off per year (0.064 hours accrued per hour worked)
-401(k) with matching contributions up to 5%
-Technology stipend ($100/month)
-Continuing education stipend of $250/year to be used at the discretion of the employee
For more information or to apply, please contact [email protected]. Applicants please submit a cover letter including 2 references along with your current resume
Apply Now
About Us...
Growing Grounded Counseling (GGC) is an expanding private practice in South Chesterfield, Virginia, that serves the Commonwealth through telehealth. GGC is committed to providing a healthy work environment with the necessary support for counselors to thrive professionally and personally. GGC clinicians are given a broad spectrum of clinical experience as they develop specialities, and GGC is committed to empowering therapists to pursue clinical expertise. GGC has a diverse clientele, including military, LGBTQA+, and neurodivergent individuals ranging in age from children to geriatric.
Overview
We seek a Resident in Counseling to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for outpatient therapy and be open to working with a variety of individuals, couples, and/or families. GGC takes resident supervision seriously and expects residents to actively participate in individual and group supervision.
Duties
- Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for clients
- Provide counseling sessions via telehealth
- Utilize therapeutic techniques to work with clients experiencing a variety of life challenges
- Meet weekly with a supervisor to discuss cases and develop skills in individual and
- Develop area(s) of specialty, ideally specialties in line with Growing Grounded Counselings current foci on gender-affirming care, trauma, ASD, and ADHD
- Work with individuals across different age groups, brain types, and cultural backgrounds
- Develop and implement the skills necessary to manage a full caseload
- Adhere to all American Counseling Association (ACA) ethical standards
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records using appropriate terminology in TherapyNotes
- Maintain a schedule with a minimum of 25 hours open for counseling sessions throughout the week, including at least 5 hours of evening (after 5 PM) or weekend availability
Skills
- Possess a valid license as a LPC-R in Virginia
- Completion of a CACREP accredited Masters Program
- Willingness to learn and commitment to grow as a counselor
- Comfort and confidence in engaging clients via telehealth
- Establish clear and strong boundaries in the therapeutic relationship
- Sufficient understanding of the work of counseling to diagnose and work with clients
- Ability to work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective client communication
- Knowledge of direct support techniques for clients in need
Compensation
-$40/hour paid as a W-2 employee (paid non-clinical hours limited to one hour per 5 clinical hours; residents will be taught how to complete notes and administrative tasks within this time)
Benefits
-Weekly supervision with an experienced LPC who is registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling
-Health Insurance for employees, partners, and dependents (GGC pays 75% of all premiums)
-12 paid holidays per year
-3 weeks paid time off per year (0.064 hours accrued per hour worked)
-401(k) with matching contributions up to 5%
-Technology stipend ($100/month)
-Continuing education stipend of $250/year to be used at the discretion of the employee
For more information or to apply, please contact [email protected]. Applicants please submit a cover letter including 2 references along with your current resume
Apply Now