Overview
We seek a Resident in Counseling to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for outpatient therapy and be open to working with a variety of individuals, couples, and/or families. GGC takes resident supervision seriously and expects residents to actively participate in individual and group supervision.
Duties
- Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for clients
- Provide counseling sessions via telehealth
- Utilize therapeutic techniques to work with clients experiencing a variety of life challenges
- Meet weekly with a supervisor to discuss cases and develop skills in individual and
- Develop area(s) of specialty, ideally specialties in line with Growing Grounded Counseling’s current foci on gender-affirming care, trauma, ASD, and ADHD
- Work with individuals across different age groups, brain types, and cultural backgrounds
- Develop and implement the skills necessary to manage a full caseload
- Adhere to all American Counseling Association (ACA) ethical standards
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records using appropriate terminology in TherapyNotes
- Maintain a schedule with a minimum of 25 hours open for counseling sessions throughout the week, including at least 5 hours of evening (after 5 PM) or weekend availability
Skills
- Possess a valid license as a LPC-R in Virginia
- Completion of a CACREP accredited Masters Program
- Willingness to learn and commitment to grow as a counselor
- Comfort and confidence in engaging clients via telehealth
- Establish clear and strong boundaries in the therapeutic relationship
- Sufficient understanding of the work of counseling to diagnose and work with clients
- Ability to work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective client communication
- Knowledge of direct support techniques for clients in need
Compensation
-$40/hour paid as a W-2 employee (paid non-clinical hours limited to one hour per 5 clinical hours; residents will be taught how to complete notes and administrative tasks within this time)
Benefits
-Weekly supervision with an experienced LPC who is registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling
-Health Insurance for employees, partners, and dependents (GGC pays 75% of all premiums)
-12 paid holidays per year
-3 weeks paid time off per year (0.064 hours accrued per hour worked)
-401(k) with matching contributions up to 5%
-Technology stipend ($100/month)
-Continuing education stipend of $250/year to be used at the discretion of the employee
For more information or to apply, please contact Joy@growinggroundedcounseling.com. Applicants please submit a cover letter including 2 references along with your current resume.