Lead Clinical Therapist

Job description

Lead Clinical Therapist

Richmond, VA (On-site) $80,000 – $85,000 per year w/ $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Employer: Hallmark YouthCare

About Us

At Hallmark YouthCare, we believe every young person deserves a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment to heal and grow. Our adolescent residential treatment program provides evidence-based care for youth facing behavioral and emotional challenges. We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled Lead Clinical Therapist to join our team and help shape the future of our clinical services.

Position Overview

The Lead Clinical Therapist provides clinical oversight and direct therapeutic services within our residential treatment program. This role is ideal for an experienced clinician who thrives in both leadership and hands-on care — balancing supervision of staff with maintaining a small caseload.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Leadership & Supervision

· Provide weekly clinical and administrative supervision to a team of therapists.

· Offer guidance in case management, ethics, and professional growth.

· Serve as the clinical point of contact for complex cases.

· Assist with onboarding and training of new clinical hires.

Direct Clinical Care

· Maintain a reduced caseload of adolescent residents.

· Conduct assessments and develop individualized, person-centered treatment plans.

· Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based approaches.

· Offer crisis intervention and de-escalation support as needed.

Program & Quality Oversight

· Ensure documentation meets all ethical, quality, and regulatory standards.

· Review clinical outcomes and make recommendations for program improvement.

· Collaborate with utilization review staff to ensure documentation supports medical necessity.

Collaboration & Communication

· Lead weekly clinical team meetings and case conferences.

· Work closely with psychiatrists, counselors, nurses, and residential staff.

· Coordinate with community agencies to ensure seamless discharge planning and follow-up care.

What You’ll Bring

Education & Licensure:

· Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.

· Active LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license in the State of Virginia (required).

Experience:

· 2–5 years of experience in a clinical or residential treatment setting working with adolescents.

· Prior supervisory experience preferred.

· Strong background in trauma-informed care, anxiety treatment, and co-occurring disorders.

Skills:

· Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership abilities.

· Proficient in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.

· Dedicated to ethical, compliant, and compassionate clinical practice.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

· Supportive, mission-driven culture focused on empowering youth and families.

· Opportunities for professional growth and supervision experience.

· Collaborative, interdisciplinary treatment team.

· Competitive salary and benefits package.

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday (occasional flexibility may be required) Location: 12800 West Creek Parkway, Richmond, VA 23238

Worksite address

richmond, VA, 23214, US

Who can apply

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