Outpatient Mental Health Clinician

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Full Time Salem, VA, US

Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $84,000.00 Annually

This role is ideal for a licensed or license‑eligible clinician who is passionate about providing trauma‑informed, person‑centered care to individuals across the lifespan.

The Mental Health Clinician serves as a catalyst for positive change by completing assessments, developing diagnostic formulations, providing psychotherapy, and collaborating with families, community partners, and the Virginia child welfare system. Clinicians also have opportunities to support clinically driven trainings and contribute to a strong, mission‑focused clinical culture.

• Provide individual, group, and family therapyto children, adolescents, and adults
• Conduct intake assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning
• Respond to and supportcrisis situations, including on‑call crisis coverage (rotating)
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and on time in accordance with licensing and payer requirements
• Collaborate with treatment teams, case managers, and external stakeholders
• Maintain 22-24+ sessions weekly
• Participate in supervision, treatment team meetings, and consultations
• Support and/or deliverclinically driventrainingsas assigned
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and licensing standards (DBHDS, DMAS, CARF, and other EBPs)
• Represent Hope Tree Family Services professionally within the community

• Master’s degree in Human Services, Behavioral Health, or a related field from an accredited program
• Experience providing psychotherapy and treatment planning
• Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals with:
• Trauma and behavioral challenges

LPC Resident, LMFT Resident, or LCSW Supervisee accepted

• Experience with diagnostic formulation and clinical assessment
• Specialized training or certifications in trauma‑focused or experiential therapies
• Familiarity with child‑serving systems and interdisciplinary collaboration

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to accept feedback - and adapt their own behavior in response to feedback.
• Possess an understanding of the rules of confidentiality.
• Experience in the Human Services field with knowledge of the licensing regulations for DSS, DBHDS,andDMASis strongly preferred.