Mental Health Travel Therapist

Location: Travel to Sandstone Care's Virginia Facilities

About the Role

As a Travel Therapist, you will lead individual, group, and family therapy sessions at various Sandstone Care facilities in the Virginia region, helping clients navigate their mental health and dual-diagnosis challenges. In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, you will implement evidence-based treatment plans and empower clients to achieve their recovery goals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based modalities tailored to each client’s needs across all levels of care in the assigned region.
• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families, and the clinical team.
• Ensure all clinical documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with organizational and insurance standards.
• Participate in utilization reviews and discussions on medical necessity with insurance providers as needed.
• Coordinate with families to ensure alignment on treatment goals and progress.
• Actively contribute to program development, performance improvement initiatives, and family programming.
• Foster collaboration within the treatment team to ensure a cohesive and supportive care environment.
• Represent the organization positively in interactions with families, referral sources, and community partners.

Requirements

• An offer for employment is contingent upon passing a comprehensive background check, encompassing criminal records and motor vehicle reports.
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving history are required—Travel Therapists must commute between locations in the assigned region as needed.
• A master’s degree in behavioral health science (Clinical Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field).
• An active license in the state of VA in good standing is required—clinical licensure is strongly preferred (LPC / LCSW / LMFT / Resident in Counseling / Supervisee in Social Work / Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy).
• A minimum of 3 years of experience, including experience with clients aged 13–30 in a detox, residential, partial hospitalization (“PHP”), and/or intensive outpatient (“IOP”) setting.
• CPR certification strongly preferred, or the ability to obtain CPR certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• Proven ability to manage diverse caseloads while maintaining a high standard of care.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation and total rewards package including a meaningful salary, merit-based pay increases, and professional growth opportunities.
• A flexible PTO package that includes accrued PTO, paid holidays, and wellbeing days.
• High-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance with a variety of package options that meet your needs and majority company paid.
• A robust Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and wellness coaching.
• A collaborative and supportive community of therapists and team members, fostering a positive work environment.

Pay

$80,000 - $90,000 (dependent on licensure)

Schedule

Full Time | Variable Schedule - Evening and Weekend Availability Required