Resident in Counseling

About Us

Compass Behavioral Group is one of Virginia’s largest and most respected providers of behavioral and mental health services. We deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to children, adolescents, and their families — and we invest deeply in the development of the clinicians who serve them. For Residents in Counseling, Compass offers a uniquely rich and comprehensive residency experience designed to prepare you for LPC licensure in Virginia. You’ll receive high-quality supervision at no cost, gain practical experience across service settings, and develop into a confident, ethical, and clinically skilled provider ready to make a meaningful impact.

Why Choose Compass?

• Supportive Culture & Clinical Excellence
  • Free licensure supervision (with no contract required)
  • A collaborative, transparent, and consistent work environment
  • Extensive onboarding and ongoing clinical training
  • Group and individual supervision focused on clinical reasoning, ethics, and application of theory
  • A professional culture that emphasizes accountability, reflection, and continual growth
• Professional Growth & Development
  • Deep exploration of ethical practice, clinical writing, assessment skills, and therapeutic frameworks
  • Exposure to diverse client presentations and systems of care
  • Opportunities to understand not just how Compass provides services, but why
  • Preparation to become a highly skilled, ethical, and confident licensed professional counselor in Virginia
• Streamlined Tools & Resources
  • Company-issued iPad for documentation
  • Mileage, phone, and therapeutic supplies reimbursement
  • Paid indirect time for documentation, drive time, and training
  • Access to video-based supervision to strengthen self-reflection and clinical competence

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and diagnostic assessments in collaboration with a supervising LPC
• Provide outpatient counseling services to children, adolescents, and families with a wide range of diagnoses
• Deliver intensive in-home and community stabilization services, including crisis intervention, skills restoration, treatment planning, and family therapy
• Coordinate care with multiple systems of support and engage with community partners throughout Virginia
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of licensed professionals

Training & Supervision

• Participate in structured new hire and ongoing clinical trainings
• Take part in individual and group supervision that integrates evidence-based therapeutic strategies
• Use video-based supervision to enhance skill development, clinical reflection, and case conceptualization
• Build professional identity within a supportive, mission-driven organization

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Counseling with goal of becoming licensed (LPC-track)
• Valid driver’s license and 1+ years of licensed driving experience

Pay

Pay Range: $35–$40 per hour

Benefits

Full-time Residents in Counseling (105+ hours/month) receive:

• Paid Time Off
• Company-issued iPad
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Mileage, phone, and supplies reimbursement
• Reimbursement for indirect time (drive time, documentation, training)
• Employee bonuses and advancement opportunities

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Afternoon and early evening availability required