Child and Adolescent Therapist

Job overview

Compensation is $47–$55 per year. The Child and Adolescent Therapist role is an onsite position located in Arlington, VA. as a fixed salary, but is listed as $47 – $55 per billable unit. This role supports the Columbia Mental Health department, which is dedicated to improving access to mental health care in the local community. The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality, culturally sensitive outpatient therapy to children and adolescents. The therapist will conduct assessments, develop comprehensive treatment and safety plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to foster healing and resilience in clients.

What you'll do

• Conduct culturally sensitive, strength-based assessments for new clients and families.
• Provide tailored outpatient individual and family therapy.
• Develop comprehensive crisis, safety, relapse prevention, and wellness plans.
• Participate in case consultations, agency meetings, and discharge planning.
• Ensure timely completion of billing, documentation, and treatment plans.
• Engage in collaborative care with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and other therapists.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

arlington va

child therapist

adolescent therapist

mental health

outpatient

clinical

master's degree

no on-call

$47-$55/unit

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, low-cost virtual care, dependent and domestic partner coverage, 401K, free supervision, and continuing education.

Why this role

Offers free supervision and continuing education, collaborative multidisciplinary environment, and support for early career therapists seeking licensure.

About the employer

Columbia Mental Health, Columbia Mental Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.