Primary Therapist (Floater) | Mental Health and Substance Use

Job overview

The Primary Therapist (Floater) role is onsite in Vienna, VA, supporting seven programs in the Fairfax County region. Compensation is $80,000–$114,000 annually. AMFM Healthcare provides mental health and substance use treatment services through its programs. The therapist provides clinical assessment, treatment, and documentation support across programs without an ongoing assigned caseload. The role helps maintain continuity of care by supporting primary therapists and clients, facilitating therapy, and providing clinical guidance to staff and trainees.

What you'll do

• Conduct clinical evaluations, biopsychosocial assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning
• provide individual, group, and family therapy and crisis counseling
• review and sign clinical documentation
• support practicum students and provisional-level clinicians
• maintain electronic health records
• prepare utilization review documentation
• attend meetings and training
• provide emergency crisis services during work hours and after hours as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

primary therapist

floater

mental health

substance use treatment

vienna va

amfm healthcare

$80k–$114k annually

sunday–thursday

12:00 pm–8:30 pm

group therapy

family therapy

weekend on-call

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Travel between programs is reimbursed.

Why this role

Requires a relevant master’s degree or higher and an active state registration; acceptable credentials include LMFT, LCSW, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, including associate-level licenses. Schedule is Sunday–Thursday, 12:00 PM–8:30 PM; some weekend on-call and after-hours crisis assistance may be required.

About the employer

A BETTER LIFE RECOVERY LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.