Clinical Therapist

The Barry Robinson Center is a premier behavioral health system dedicated to improving the lives of children since 1933, with a special focus on serving military-connected youth. Located on a beautiful campus in Norfolk, Virginia. Home to one of the largest military communities in the world, we provide residential treatment, outpatient services, and foster care to children ages 11–17 whose families serve our nation.

We are seeking a full-time Clinical Therapist to join our mission-driven team. In this role, you will perform complex diagnostic assessments and clinical planning; provide individual, group, and family therapy; respond to crises; and deliver comprehensive clinical case management, supervision, and administrative support.

At The Barry Robinson Center, our residents come first. Our therapists are deeply dedicated to supporting both children and their families, each carrying a thoughtfully managed caseload of six residents to ensure meaningful, individualized care. We offer a collaborative, dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values connection, purpose, and even fun.

The ideal candidate meets the qualifications listed below and is passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children and adolescents, especially those connected to military service.
 

Location & Schedule: 

This is a fully onsite position, with working hours from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some after-hours availability for phone calls is expected.
 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

• Masters degree in a Human Services curriculum;
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as an LCSW, LMFT or LPC in the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Department of Health Regulatory Board;
• Minimum 3 years of progressive responsible clinical and clinical administrative experience;
• Experience working with children aged 12-17; preferred 
• Must be eligible for malpractice insurance.
   

Qualities for Success

We met with our residents to learn what characteristics and qualities they value most in staff. They shared that the most important quality is empathy. Residents also emphasized the importance of staff who remain level-headed and calm under pressure, as this helps them feel safe. The third quality they identified was professionalism and trustworthiness, which builds a strong foundation of respect and reliability. Finally, residents shared that having staff who are consistent and dedicated to supporting them makes a meaningful difference in their experience.

DUTIES: 

• Provide individual and family therapy for residents (caseload of 6 residents)

• Parenting with Love and Limits (PLL) & Family Systems Therapy (FST)

• Participate in discharge and aftercare planning to facilitate clients/patients smooth transition into the community 

• Complete clinical charting documenting residents' progress in accordance with The Barry Robinson Center policies and procedures 

• Participate in regular professional development to maintain license as required by discipline and Virginia Behavioral Science Board 

• Attend weekly clinical meetings in each program to discuss clinical progress and specify treatment issues 

BENEFITS:

• Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance

• 403(b) retirement plan with company contribution

• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance

• Generous paid annual leave (Vacation) 

• Paid sick leave

• 8 Paid Holidays (Juneteenth added 2022, and MLK being added in 2023)

• Tuition reimbursement, details below:

  • $3,000 per calendar year after 6 months of tenure

  • $5,000 per calendar year after 2 years of tenure 

• PLSF Eligible Non-Profit Organization (Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program)

• Employee events and activities

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Annual performance reviews 

• Opportunities for advancement

• And more!

The Barry Robinson Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary : $3,000 - $5,000