Mental Health Counselor

At Soar Therapy & Integrative Wellness, we are an outpatient mental health and wellness practice serving adolescents ages 13+ and adults throughout Northern Virginia. Our approach combines evidence-based psychotherapy with culturally responsive, whole-person care that considers relationships, life experiences, attachment, and the nervous system.

About the role

As a Resident In Counseling at Soar, you will:

• Provide individual psychotherapy to adolescents (13+) and adults.
• Conduct clinical intakes, assess client needs, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Use evidence-based and integrative interventions based on each client's presenting needs and treatment goals.
• Maintain a consistent caseload and schedule sufficient appointments to meet established productivity expectations.
• Complete progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, and other clinical documentation accurately and within required timelines.
• Monitor client progress and make clinically appropriate decisions regarding treatment frequency and level of care.
• Assess and respond appropriately to risk and safety concerns and seek consultation when needed.
• Participate actively in individual supervision, peer consultation, clinical training, and required team meetings.
• Incorporate supervision and feedback into your clinical work and professional development.
• Maintain professional and timely communication with clients, supervisors, and our administrative team.
• Follow practice standards related to documentation, scheduling, cancellations, continuity of care, and client transitions.
• Contribute to a collaborative and accountable team culture.
• Have opportunities to participate in groups, workshops, community outreach, and program development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling or a related field that meets Virginia residency requirements.
• Current Virginia Resident in Counseling status or eligibility to begin residency in Virginia.
• Experience providing psychotherapy to adolescents and/or adults.
• Working knowledge of clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and documentation.
• Experience or training in CBT and DBT preferred.
• Trauma-informed clinical experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to ethical and culturally responsive clinical practice.

Skills

You may be a strong fit if you are reflective, relational, clinically curious, and committed to becoming an excellent therapist. We're especially interested in clinicians who:

• Enjoy working with adolescents and adults.
• Have experience or strong interest in trauma, attachment, anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional regulation, and relationship concerns.
• Have training or experience in CBT or DBT.
• Are interested in ACT, mindfulness, somatic approaches, or EMDR, as well as evidence-based and integrative modalities.
• Are curious about the relationship between trauma, attachment, and the nervous system.
• Value thoughtful treatment planning and high-quality clinical documentation.
• Welcome direct, supportive feedback and use supervision to strengthen clinical judgment.
• Are dependable, organized, responsive, and follow through on commitments.
• Enjoy structure and accountability while still having room to develop your own clinical identity.
• Want to contribute to a team rather than simply work alongside one.

Schedule

Full-Time

• Hybrid schedule with 3 in-office days per week
• Available from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM or 11:00 AM–7:00 PM on in-person days
• Afternoon/evening availability required
• Target of 26 completed client sessions per week

Part-Time

• Hybrid schedule with 2 in-office days per week
• Availability within one of these scheduling blocks: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM or 2:30 PM–7:30 PM
• Opportunity to grow your caseload or transition to full-time as practice needs and mutual interest align

Benefits

Clinical Support & Professional Development

• Weekly individual supervision
• Monthly peer consultation
• Twice-monthly clinical training
• Structured onboarding and ongoing mentorship
• CEU stipend and professional-development opportunities
• Opportunities for specialty training, including EMDR and Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
• Administrative and scheduling support
• Billing, credentialing, and marketing support

Compensation & Benefits

• Clinical sessions: $40–$45 per completed session, based on experience.
• Approved administrative time: $25/hour, including supervision, required meetings, training, and approved administrative responsibilities.

Full-time Employees Are Also Eligible For:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• CEU and professional-development support
• Individual supervision at no additional cost

Part-time clinicians receive:

• Paid supervision and approved administrative time
• Ongoing clinical training and professional-development opportunities
• Full administrative, billing, scheduling, credentialing, and marketing support

Our Culture

Our values guide how we work together:

• Humility with Confidence — Bring your knowledge while remaining open to learning.
• Reliability — Follow through, communicate proactively, and take accountability.
• Thirst for Knowledge — Stay curious and continue developing your craft.
• Solution-Focused Mindset — Bring initiative and a willingness to work through challenges.
• Community Impact — Use your work to make a meaningful difference.