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Full Time LMSW Resident Therapist

Think Happy Live Healthy is seeking a full-time LMSW Resident (Resident in Social Work) to provide therapy primarily to adult clients with a specific focus in anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and EMDR. This hybrid position includes both in-person sessions at our Falls Church or Ashburn office and telehealth appointments, with some in-person availability required. This is an excellent opportunity for a resident looking to build a full caseload with consistent referrals, strong clinical supervision, and administrative support, allowing you to focus on providing exceptional care rather than finding clients.

Pay: $75,000-$80,000/year (range varies based on caseload and schedule)

About Think Happy Live Healthy

Think Happy Live Healthy is a therapy and wellness practice offering psychotherapy, psychiatry and psychological testing. We take an integrated, evidence based approach that treats the whole person, not just symptoms. Our culture is collaborative, high quality, and supportive. We care deeply about clinician work life balance and building a practice environment where therapists can thrive.

Who This Role Is For

You are a Virginia LMSW Resident (Resident in Social Work) who is passionate about helping adults navigate life's challenges through evidence-based therapy.

You have experience or a strong interest in trauma, ADHD, EMDR, or anxiety.

You enjoy working in a collaborative team environment while maintaining autonomy in your clinical work and caseload.

You value ongoing supervision, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth as you work toward independent licensure.

You are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care and appreciate a whole-person approach to mental health that supports each client's unique goals and strengths.

Schedule and location

Hybrid position with a combination of in-person and telehealth sessions

In-person availability required at either our Falls Church or Ashburn office

Evening availability is required

Early morning availability is highly preferred

Minimum expectation of 20 client sessions per week

What you'll do

Provide individual psychotherapy primarily to adult clients using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Treat a range of presenting concerns, including anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and other common mental health conditions.

Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's goals and needs.

Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team, including therapists, psychiatry providers, and psychological testing specialists, to provide coordinated care.

Maintain timely, accurate, and ethical clinical documentation in our electronic health record (EHR).

Participate in clinical supervision, consultation, and ongoing professional development as required for your residency.

What we provide so you can focus on therapy

A steady stream of referrals and support filling your caseload

An intake and admin team that handles scheduling, paperwork, and payment workflows

Credentialing and billing support

EHR access and training

Clinical consultation and a collaborative team culture

Support for growth

Qualifications

Active Virginia Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with Resident in Social Work status, working toward LCSW licensure.

Experience working with or a strong interest in treating adults with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and related mental health concerns.

Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills.

Ability to provide in-person therapy at either our Falls Church or Ashburn office, with required evening availability.

Work setting

Hybrid, Falls Church or Ashburn VA

Flexible scheduling within coverage needs

Expectation of 20 clients per week minimum

Independent contractor role

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule