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
