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 Counseling’s 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 Joy@growinggroundedcounseling.com. Applicants please submit a cover letter including 2 references along with your current resume.