What are the responsibilities and job description for the Circle of Security Therapist position at Ainsworth Attachment Clinic & The Circle of Security Network?
Position Title: Circle of Security® Therapist
Location: Virginia (Hybrid/In-Person Required)
Employment Type: Part-Time (with opportunity for Full-Time)
Position Summary:
We are seeking a reflective, relationally focused clinician to join our team as a Circle of Security® Therapist. This role involves delivering attachment-based, trauma-informed treatment to children, parents, couples, and families—many of whom are navigating complex trauma, disrupted caregiving relationships, and involvement with foster care, DSS, or court systems. This is a part-time position with a potential pathway toward full-time employment.
About the Ainsworth Attachment Clinic:
As a regional leader in attachment-focused mental health care and forensic psychological evaluation, the Ainsworth Attachment Clinic is known throughout Virginia for its expertise in developmental trauma, caregiving systems, and high-risk family dynamics. Our clinicians provide evaluations, therapeutic interventions, and expert consultation grounded in attachment science, family systems, and trauma-responsive practice. The clinic is committed to professional excellence, collaborative care, and developmental attunement.
Core Responsibilities:
- Provide therapy using the Circle of Security® Parenting and/or Family Protocol frameworks
- Deliver attachment-based care to families experiencing trauma, loss, or relational disruption
- Complete clinical assessments, treatment planning, and timely documentation
- Participate actively in case consultations and coordinated care with DSS, GALs, and court professionals
- Work closely with other clinicians on shared client cases, contributing to integrated, team-based treatment
- Participate in weekly, intensive clinical supervision to support growth, fidelity to model, and reflective practice
Required Qualifications:
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
- Licensed or license-eligible in Virginia (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist)
- Strong foundational understanding of attachment theory and trauma
- Excellent collaboration, documentation, and communication skills
- Commitment to culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate care
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):
- Prior training in Circle of Security® Parenting or Family Protocol
- Experience with court-involved, foster care, or DSS-referred families
- Training in trauma-focused models such as EMDR, TF-CBT, Theraplay
Compensation and Support:
- Competitive compensation based on experience and caseload
- Weekly, intensive clinical supervision provided
- Opportunities for licensure hours and advanced training
- Flexible scheduling and hybrid options as appropriate
- Strong team culture with shared caseload planning and peer support
To Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to:
Archer Maness, LPC
archer@circleofsecuritynetwork.org
Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Internship
Pay: $25.00 - $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Charlottesville, VA 22902
Salary : $25 - $55