Outpatient Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Outpatient Therapist

LightWorks Counseling & Wellness by Shineforth

Help Young People & Families Find Their Inner Light

Are you a seasoned clinician who believes therapy should be compassionate, collaborative, and deeply human?

Do you want to help build something meaningful — not just join a practice?

LightWorks Counseling & Wellness is looking for an experienced licensed outpatient therapist ready to help shape an exciting new program rooted in 125-year legacy of impact.

Who We Are

At LightWorks Counseling & Wellness by Shineforth, we provide high-quality, individualized care to children, teens, young adults, and their caregivers.

We lead with compassion.
We don’t cast judgment.
We meet individuals and families where they are.

LightWorks is an extension of Shineforth’s 125-year nonprofit legacy of helping young people and families overcome challenges and build brighter futures. As a national leader in youth and family services, we don’t just respond to needs — we proactively identify gaps and build partnerships to meet them.

This new outpatient program represents an important evolution in our mission — expanding Shineforth’s continuum of care upstream by offering accessible therapy services that strengthens resilience and promotes healthier long-term outcomes through whole-person care.

Currently in its launch phase, this program offers clinicians the opportunity to help build and shape a growing service line. As the program expands, it will develop a multidisciplinary team model, including medication management, evaluations, and expanded clinical specialties, creating a comprehensive and integrated continuum of care for individuals and families.

What We Do

LightWorks Counseling and Wellness offers:

• Individual Therapy (Children, Teens, Young Adults, Parents & Caregivers)
• Family Therapy
• Occupational Therapy

Outpatient Therapist Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based practices
• Collaborate with the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and multidisciplinary team to support integrated, whole-person care
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in compliance with agency, licensing, and insurance standards
• Provide client and caregiver education, care coordination, and appropriate referrals
• Respond to crisis situations in alignment with agency protocols
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing professional development

Who We Serve

• Children & Teens (Ages 5–18)
• Young Adults (Ages 19–26)
• Parents & Caregivers

Clinical Focus Areas: Anxiety | Depression | Grief | Trauma | ADHD | Family Therapy | Life Transitions | Personal Growth

We serve a diverse client base and maintain a balanced payor mix, including Medicaid, private insurance, and self-pay, reflecting our commitment to accessibility while sustaining a strong and equitable caseload model for clinicians.

Who We Need

Someone who’s more than licensed — you’re invested.

We’re seeking a clinician who is:

• Master’s Level and Licensed (LCSW, LPC, or LCP in Virginia)
• Experienced (minimum 3 years post-licensure)
• May have advanced certifications or specialty training (EMDR, Registered Play Therapist, etc.)
• Strong documentation and technology proficiency
• Growth-oriented and collaborative
• Committed to exceptional client care and customer service
• Prioritizes to evidence-based practices
• Embraces Collaborative Problem Solving
• Energized by helping launch and grow a new program

Schedule & Expectations

• Minimum availability: 2 days per week
• One evening per week until 7:00 PM
• Average 12–15 billable encounters per week, for 48 weeks per year
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and clinical documentation systems required

We prioritize sustainable caseloads and are flexible to the days and provide compensation support while your caseload builds.

Enjoy the flexibility of a part-time role with customizable days and hours designed around your schedule.

What We Offer

While this is a part-time role (not eligible for health/dental insurance or PTO), we offer meaningful and competitive support:

• 401(k) eligibility at start, with up to 7% employer contribution
• Liability insurance covered under agency policy
• Annual training stipend
• Paid documentation buffer in between sessions
• Paid onboarding and training
• Short-term base compensation while caseload is established
• Outfitted therapist offices stocked with therapeutic interventions, materials, and clinical supplies — so you can focus on clinical excellence, not shopping lists
• Opportunities to participate in Shineforth’s agency-wide trainings and events

Why Work at Shineforth?

Shineforth has been an unwavering champion for children, teens, and families for more than 125 years. While LightWorks is located on Shineforth’s Richmond campus, we offer nearly 20 programs at eight locations throughout Virginia.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is at the forefront of all we do at Shineforth, and we maintain a culture of acceptance in which crucial conversations are encouraged. Shineforth doesn’t exclude anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, religion, or economic background.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise, heart, and clinical excellence to a program built on compassion, collaboration, and growth — we’d love to meet you.

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