NewLicensed Mental Health Therapist HeadwayLicensed Mental Health TherapistVirginia Beach, VAHeadway is here to help you start accepting insurance with ease, increase your earnings with higher rates, and start taking covered clients sooner. - Built-in EHR features: Manage your practice in one place with real-time scheduling, secure client messaging, end-to-end documentation templates, built-in assessments, and more.
Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner HeadwayLicensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerVirginia Beach, VAWe make it easy for mental health providers to take insurance by credentialing you with the nation’s largest networks, handling billing and admin paperwork, and helping you earn more stable income with higher rates. Whether you want to see patients alongside a full-time job or grow a full-time practice, Headway makes it easy to accept insurance, boost your earnings, and focus on care - without the administrative burden.
NewTravel Nurse RN - Home Health - $1,968 to $2,262 per week in Chesapeake, VA Fusion Medical StaffingTravel Nurse RN - Home Health - $1,968 to $2,262 per week in Chesapeake, VAChesapeake, VA$1,968–$2,262Summary:A Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) delivers direct nursing care to patients in their homes, ensuring comfort, stability, and effective management of their medical conditions. Home Health RNs assess patient conditions, develop care plans, administer treatments, and educate patients and caregivers on disease management.
NewTravel Nurse RN - Home Health - $1,946 to $2,237 per week in Virginia Beach, VA Fusion Medical StaffingTravel Nurse RN - Home Health - $1,946 to $2,237 per week in Virginia Beach, VAVirginia Beach, VA$1,946–$2,237Summary:A Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) delivers direct nursing care to patients in their homes, ensuring comfort, stability, and effective management of their medical conditions. Home Health RNs assess patient conditions, develop care plans, administer treatments, and educate patients and caregivers on disease management.
Licensed Professional Counselor HeadwayLicensed Professional CounselorVirginia Beach, VAHeadway is here to help you start accepting insurance with ease, increase your earnings with higher rates, and start taking covered clients sooner. - Built-in EHR features: Manage your practice in one place with real-time scheduling, secure client messaging, end-to-end documentation templates, built-in assessments, and more.
NewTravel Nurse RN - Psych - $1,512 to $1,608 per week in Norfolk, VA Fusion Medical StaffingTravel Nurse RN - Psych - $1,512 to $1,608 per week in Norfolk, VANorfolk, VA$1,512–$1,608Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, social workers, and case managers, to develop patient-centered care plans. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of patients while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the support of a dedicated clinical team.
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NewLicensed Clinical Social Worker HeadwayLicensed Clinical Social WorkerVirginia Beach, VAHeadway is here to help you start accepting insurance with ease, increase your earnings with higher rates, and start taking covered clients sooner. - Built-in EHR features: Manage your practice in one place with real-time scheduling, secure client messaging, end-to-end documentation templates, built-in assessments, and more.
NewLicensed Clinical Social Worker (Remote) HeadwayLicensed Clinical Social Worker (Remote)Virginia Beach, VARemoteHeadway is here to help you start accepting insurance with ease, increase your earnings with higher rates, and start taking covered clients sooner. - Built-in EHR features: Manage your practice in one place with real-time scheduling, secure client messaging, end-to-end documentation templates, built-in assessments, and more.
NewLicensed Clinical Social Worker (Virtual) HeadwayLicensed Clinical Social Worker (Virtual)Virginia Beach, VAHeadway is here to help you start accepting insurance with ease, increase your earnings with higher rates, and start taking covered clients sooner. - Built-in EHR features: Manage your practice in one place with real-time scheduling, secure client messaging, end-to-end documentation templates, built-in assessments, and more.
Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsSenior Licensed Professional Mental Health CounselorHampton, VA$101,206–$131,571 / yearThe incumbent serves as an RCS Vet Center Senior Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor providing direct counseling services, outreach, referral, and follow-up care coordination to eligible individuals within a VSA and has experience and training that reflects an ability to provide expert clinical consultation to staff on complex psychosocial conditions and readjustment stress. Senior LPMHCs must have five years of post-licensed experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressive professional competency and expertise and be licensed to provide clinical supervision to trainees or unlicensed LPMHCs.
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsLicensed Professional Mental Health CounselorHampton, VA$66,383–$104,419 / yearExperience, Education, and Licensure: In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have at least one year of post-masters or post-doctoral degree mental health counseling experience (VA or non-VA experience) performing duties such as: engaging in intake and assessment, problem identification, diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, continuum of care, evaluation and follow-up; using a wide variety of individual, group, or family counseling interventions; providing professional mental health counseling services; and must be licensed to practice at the independent practice level. Readjustment Counseling Service is a unique organization within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) that provides readjustment counseling to eligible Veterans, active military Service members whose service was in support of combat operations, who suffered a military sexual trauma, provided direct emergent medical care or mortuary services to casualties of war, or who served as a member of an unmanned aerial crew that provided direct support to operations in a combat zone or are of hostility, and their families.
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor- Readjustment Counselor U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsLicensed Professional Mental Health Counselor- Readjustment CounselorHampton, VA$83,482–$108,533 / yearExperience, Education, and Licensure: In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have at least one year of post-masters or post-doctoral degree mental health counseling experience (VA or non-VA experience) performing duties such as: engaging in intake and assessment, problem identification, diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, continuum of care, evaluation and follow-up; using a wide variety of individual, group, or family counseling interventions; providing professional mental health counseling services; and must be licensed to practice at the independent practice level. Readjustment Counseling Service is a unique organization within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) that provides readjustment counseling to eligible Veterans, active military Service members whose service was in support of combat operations, who suffered a military sexual trauma, provided direct emergent medical care or mortuary services to casualties of war, or who served as a member of an unmanned aerial crew that provided direct support to operations in a combat zone or are of hostility, and their families.
Mental Health Counselor - Sheriff City of Hampton VirginiaMental Health Counselor - SheriffHampton, VA$36,527–$40,179 / yearTraining and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. The incumbent conducts individual and group counseling sessions, performs mental health assessments, develops and implements treatment plans, and provides crisis intervention services.
QUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR BECAUSE WE CARE II INCQUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORNORFOLK, VAWe are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective mental health services to our community, and we are looking for passionate professionals to join our team. Our clients love us for our personalized approach and dedication to their well-being, while our employees appreciate our supportive work environment and opportunities for growth.
Mental Health Therapist - Remote BetterHelpMental Health Therapist - RemoteNorfolk, VARemoteAlso, we are unable to accept substance abuse counselors, school counselors, registered nurses, career counselors, Christian counselors, and business coaches (unless they have an additional license as a mental health counselor). BetterHelp is one of the world's largest online therapy platforms for mental health professionals who want to focus on client care — not admin or overhead.
NewAdvanced Practice Provider for Mental Health Outpatient Services - Riverside Mental Health & Recovery Center - Riverside Medical Group - Hampton, Virginia Riverside HospitalAdvanced Practice Provider for Mental Health Outpatient Services - Riverside Mental Health & Recovery Center - Riverside Medical Group - Hampton, VirginiaHampton, VirginiaSituated in the middle of the Hampton Roads region and the heart of the Mid-Atlantic, Hampton welcomes vacationers and meeting attendees alike with charming hospitality, multifaceted attractions and activities and an atmosphere of discovery. Explore Riverside Medical Group and discover why we’re the perfect place to grow your career: Riverside Medical Group – Provider Recruitment -https://www.riversideonline.com/provider-recruitment/riverside-medical-group#.
Mental Health Provider - Newport News, VA Marathon Health LLCMental Health Provider - Newport News, VANewport News, VA$90,000–$115,000 / yearAt least Master's level, licensed mental health clinician that includes but not limited to psychologists, licensed counselors, licensed social workers, and licensed marriage & family therapists among other specialties (LPC, LPCC, LISW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, PsyD, and/or PhD). With nationwide onsite, nearsite, and network health centers, and virtual primary care, Marathon delivers a value-based model that enhances the healthcare experience for members and providers, while driving meaningful cost savings for plan sponsors.
Licensed Mental Health Clinician-Outreach and Suicide Prevention Coordinator Hampton UniversityLicensed Mental Health Clinician-Outreach and Suicide Prevention CoordinatorHampton, VAWe offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees and part-time employees who regularly work 20 hours or more per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, legal insurance, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Independently identifies high-risk patients and provides crisis intervention services, seeking to address the cause as well as the presenting complaint, coordinates family conferences and serves as liaison to family members, faculty, and other University Personnel.
Clinical Supervisor Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: LCSW-C Ellie Mental HealthClinical Supervisor Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: LCSW-CYorktown, VirginiaAs a Clinical Supervisor at Ellie Mental Health, you'll share our vision for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and thrive in an environment driven by our core values of authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination. So we created a new model: one that puts flexibility, innovative decision-making, creativity, and our people first, while remaining a socially conscious and responsible for-profit business focused on changing how we treat mental health.
LICENSED Outpatient Mental Health Therapist - LCSW & LPC Ellie Mental HealthLICENSED Outpatient Mental Health Therapist - LCSW & LPCYorktown, VirginiaSo we created a new model: one that puts flexibility, innovative decision-making, creativity, and our people first, while remaining a socially conscious and responsible for-profit business focused on changing how we treat mental health. (Authenticity is one of our core values, after all…) If you’re excited about the chance to be a change-maker with us, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every single qualification of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
Bilingual Mental Health Therapist Ellie Mental HealthBilingual Mental Health TherapistYorktown, VirginiaRequired Qualifications and SkillsCandidates are required to have a master’s degree in a behavioral science or related field from an accredited college or university and on track to obtain licensure in their designated field. So we created a new model: one that puts flexibility, innovative decision-making, creativity, and our people first, while remaining a socially conscious and responsible for-profit business focused on changing how we treat mental health.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Hampton Roads Community Health CenterPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPortsmouth, VAUnder supervision of the Psychiatrist, the PMHNP assesses, diagnoses, and treats adult individuals with psychiatric disorders, including prescribing medications and providing psychotherapy. Diagnose and manage a range of psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and schizophrenia.
Qualified Mental and Behavioral Health Care Professional ELITE SERVICES LLCQualified Mental and Behavioral Health Care ProfessionalNewport News, VAWe are currently seeking passionate and skilled mental and behavioral health professionals to join our dynamic team and make a tangible impact on the well-being of our clients. A criminal background check is required for this position, along with a search of the Virginia Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services Central Registry.
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (No Associates) - Remote Rula HealthLicensed Mental Health Therapist (No Associates) - RemoteChesapeake, VARemotePart timeBy taking care of all the new client marketing and administrative heavy-lifting, we allow providers at Rula to focus on what they do best; helping clients get better. About RulaRula is a comprehensive behavioral health solution that works with a network of licensed clinicians to deliver high-quality care to individuals, couples, and families.
Mental Health Technician - MH/BH (11:00PM- 7:30AM) University Health Services IncMental Health Technician - MH/BH (11:00PM- 7:30AM)Norfolk, VAQualifications Requirements: Associate's degree in psychology, Human Services, Early Childhood Education, Social Sciences, or related field In lieu of a degree, at least 6 months of experience working directly with children in a therapeutic setting OR In lieu of a degree, QMHP-C certification and no experience Required Knowledge, skills and abilities: Ability to remain calm and de-escalate situations with patients Strong written and verbal skills Ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships Ability to maintain confidentiality Working knowledge of behavior management Broad knowledge and understanding of common mental health diagnoses (e.g., Anxiety, Depression, Psychosis, ADHD, Bipolar, Suicide, and others) Licensure/ Certification: N/A Shift Details: Night shift (11:00pm- 07:30pm) with rotating weekends and holidays Physical requirements: The physical requirements for this position include being able to stand, squat, kneel, sit, and lie on the floor for long periods of time. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
NewMental Health Technician - MH/BH (07:00PM- 07:30AM) University Health Services IncMental Health Technician - MH/BH (07:00PM- 07:30AM)Norfolk, VAQualifications Requirements: Associate's degree in psychology, Human Services, Early Childhood Education, Social Sciences, or related field In lieu of a degree, at least 6 months of experience working directly with children in a therapeutic setting OR In lieu of a degree, QMHP-C certification and no experience Required Knowledge, skills and abilities: Ability to remain calm and de-escalate situations with patients Strong written and verbal skills Ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships Ability to maintain confidentiality Working knowledge of behavior management Broad knowledge and understanding of common mental health diagnoses (e.g., Anxiety, Depression, Psychosis, ADHD, Bipolar, Suicide, and others) Licensure/ Certification: N/A Shift Details: Night shift (07:00pm- 07:30am) with rotating weekends and holidays Physical requirements: The physical requirements for this position include being able to stand, squat, kneel, sit, and lie on the floor for long periods of time. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Mental Health Technician - MH/BH (PRN Only) University Health Services IncMental Health Technician - MH/BH (PRN Only)Norfolk, VAQualifications Requirements: Associate's degree in psychology, Human Services, Early Childhood Education, Social Sciences, or related field In lieu of a degree, at least 6 months of experience working directly with children in a therapeutic setting OR In lieu of a degree, QMHP-C certification and no experience Required Knowledge, skills and abilities: Ability to remain calm and de-escalate situations with patients Strong written and verbal skills Ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships Ability to maintain confidentiality Working knowledge of behavior management Broad knowledge and understanding of common mental health diagnoses (e.g., Anxiety, Depression, Psychosis, ADHD, Bipolar, Suicide, and others) Licensure/ Certification: N/A Shift Details: PRN with rotating weekends and holidays Physical requirements: The physical requirements for this position include being able to stand, squat, kneel, sit, and lie on the floor for long periods of time. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Mental Health Technician - MH/BH (2:45PM- 11:15PM) University Health Services IncMental Health Technician - MH/BH (2:45PM- 11:15PM)Norfolk, VAQualifications Requirements: Associate's degree in psychology, Human Services, Early Childhood Education, Social Sciences, or related field In lieu of a degree, at least 6 months of experience working directly with children in a therapeutic setting OR In lieu of a degree, QMHP-C certification and no experience Required Knowledge, skills and abilities: Ability to remain calm and de-escalate situations with patients Strong written and verbal skills Ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships Ability to maintain confidentiality Working knowledge of behavior management Broad knowledge and understanding of common mental health diagnoses (e.g., Anxiety, Depression, Psychosis, ADHD, Bipolar, Suicide, and others) Licensure/ Certification: N/A Shift Details: Evening shift (2:45pm- 11:15pm) with rotating weekends and holidays Physical requirements: The physical requirements for this position include being able to stand, squat, kneel, sit, and lie on the floor for long periods of time. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Mental Health Technician (No Degree) University Health Services IncMental Health Technician (No Degree)PORTSMOUTH, VAThe MHT position is shift work with set days of: 1st Shift 6:45a - 3:15p 2nd Shift 2:45p - 11:15p 3rd Shift 10:45p - 7:15a Job Duties (not an inclusive list): • Contributes to the effective implementation of individual treatment plans of residents through "line of sight" supervision, positive interaction and role modeling, appropriate scoring of observed behaviors, and appropriate consequences or limit setting based on behaviors and program definition. • Provides appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation, correctly prioritizing safety concerns, following proper restraint technique guidelines, and displaying neutral emotions.
Clinical Supervisor Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: LCSW-C Ellie Mental Health - 164Clinical Supervisor Outpatient Mental Health Clinic: LCSW-CYorktown, VAAs a Clinical Supervisor at Ellie Mental Health, you'll share our vision for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and thrive in an environment driven by our core values of authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination. Provide clinical oversight to the clinic’s Mental Health Practitioners and Professionals, including signing clinical documentation for pre-licensed providers.
LICENSED Outpatient Mental Health Therapist - LCSW & LPC Ellie Mental Health - 164LICENSED Outpatient Mental Health Therapist - LCSW & LPCYorktown, VAEllie Mental Health is a highly successful mental health organization with clinics structured to remove many of the daily obstacles that get in the way of providing world-class mental health services. Not to mention providing centralized administrative, technology, referral and inquiry support, scheduling, client/therapist matching, billing and collections, and even CEU programs.
Bilingual Mental Health Therapist, Seeking someone awesome!!! Ellie Mental Health - 164Bilingual Mental Health Therapist, Seeking someone awesome!!!Yorktown, VATo accomplish this mission, we are seeking to hire clinicians who represent our unique, diverse population and can effectively communicate with and serve our Spanish-speaking clients. Candidates are required to have a master’s degree in a behavioral science or related field from an accredited college or university and on track to obtain licensure in their designated field.
NewLicensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPC-A) Backpack HealthcareLicensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPC-A)Norfolk, VApointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]">*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]">Licensed Mental Health Therapist — Part-Time. Most of our clinicians work weekday afternoons and evenings (2–9 PM) — right when kids and teens are available after school.
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist Ellie Mental HealthOutpatient Mental Health TherapistYorktown, VirginiaAs an Outpatient Therapist at Ellie Mental Health, you'll share our vision for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and thrive in an environment driven by our core values of authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination. So we created a new model: one that puts flexibility, innovative decision-making, creativity, and our people first, while remaining a socially conscious and responsible for-profit business focused on changing how we treat mental health.
Part-time LICENSED Outpatient Mental Health Therapist Ellie Mental HealthPart-time LICENSED Outpatient Mental Health TherapistYorktown, VirginiaAs an Outpatient Therapist at Ellie Mental Health, you'll share our vision for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and thrive in an environment driven by our core values of authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination. So we created a new model: one that puts flexibility, innovative decision-making, creativity, and our people first, while remaining a socially conscious and responsible for-profit business focused on changing how we treat mental health.
Senior Mental Health Technician University Health Services IncSenior Mental Health TechnicianPORTSMOUTH, VANotice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. The overall responsibility of the Senior Lead Residential Counselor is to develop a therapeutic relationship with and provide appropriate guidance and supervision to children and teenagers receiving treatment.
NewPsychiatrist for Riverside Mental Health & Recovery Center- Riverside Health Medical Group- Hampton, Virginia Riverside HospitalPsychiatrist for Riverside Mental Health & Recovery Center- Riverside Health Medical Group- Hampton, VirginiaHampton, VirginiaSituated in the middle of the Hampton Roads region and the heart of the Mid-Atlantic, Hampton welcomes vacationers and meeting attendees alike with charming hospitality, multifaceted attractions and activities and an atmosphere of discovery. Explore Riverside Medical Group and discover why we’re the perfect place to grow your career: Riverside Medical Group – Provider Recruitment -https://www.riversideonline.com/provider-recruitment/riverside-medical-group#.
NewAdvanced Practice Provider for Psychiatry - Riverside Mental Health & Recovery Center - Riverside Health Medical Group - Hampton, Virginia Riverside HospitalAdvanced Practice Provider for Psychiatry - Riverside Mental Health & Recovery Center - Riverside Health Medical Group - Hampton, VirginiaHampton, VirginiaRiverside Health Medical Group is seeking a dedicated and dual-certified Advanced Practice Provider (Family Nurse Practitioner & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) or Physician Assistant to join our team at the Riverside Mental Health & Recovery Center in Hampton, Virginia. As a provider with Riverside Health Medical Group, you would join a team of providers who are respected leaders and part of our collaborative care delivery team.
Referral Specialist (Mental Health) Children's Hospital of The King's DaughtersReferral Specialist (Mental Health)Norfolk, VAIncreased Security Clearance Required for Job Roles in Medical Tower II: FBI fingerprinting, criminal background check, and Child Protective Services registry search. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Successful completion of Masters program from an accredited university with a degree that is licensed eligible for LCSW or LPC.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) LifeStance HealthPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)Chesapeake, VA$211,000–$234,000 / yearFull timeAbout LifeStance Health LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. We are actively looking to hire talented psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners in Virginia who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.
NewMental Health Technician (RTC) University Health Services IncMental Health Technician (RTC)NEWPORT NEWS, VAAssist in planning and implementing treatment programs for residents, implements functional behavioral assessment/behavior intervention plans as well as individualized academic or behavioral goals, accommodations, and services as defined by Individualized Instructional Plans (IIPs), Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and 504 Plans. Must have one of the following: Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in an area of human services, which includes, but may not be limited to the following: psychology, sociology, political science, counseling, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, elementary/special education, or family therapy.