Resident in Counseling

About the Role

Seasons Counseling, PLLC is seeking a Resident in Counseling (LPC Track / Pre-Licensed Therapist) for their W-2 positions. This is an opportunity to build an LPC career with Virginia's premier teaching group practice, designed to support graduate students on their path to independent licensure. The program offers structured mentorship, clinical camaraderie, and administrative support, operating as a true teaching group practice. The residency is structured around a clear 24-month pathway to independent LPC licensure in Virginia, with part-time / 36-month pathways also potentially available.

Key Responsibilities

Working out of the Charlottesville, VA office, you will deliver outpatient psychotherapy to a diverse client caseload (children, adolescents, and adults):

• Conduct diagnostic assessments and formulate collaborative, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Deliver individual psychotherapy under regular, dedicated clinical supervision.
• Maintain clear, ethical, and timely clinical documentation in the EHR system.
• Actively participate in weekly individual and group clinical case consultations.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to see clients in person at the Charlottesville, VA location.
• Experience with electronic health records systems.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (or qualifying counseling field from an accredited program). Upcoming graduates nearing completion are encouraged to apply.
• Licensure Status: Current Resident in Counseling registration with the Virginia Board of Counseling, or actively eligible to register prior to seeing clients.
• Mindset: A reflective learner who values thoughtful feedback, prioritizes clinical ethics, and is eager to build a sustainable, long-term counseling practice.

Benefits

• Free Clinical Supervision: Receive 2.5 hours of dedicated individual and group supervision each week at no cost.
• Predictable W-2 Pay: Earn a competitive $41.20/hour ($50,000 to $57,500 per year based on a full-time requirement of maintaining an average of 25 clients per week).
• Gradual Caseload Ramp-Up: Caseload is built progressively to master documentation, clinical formulations, and self-care.
• Dedicated Administrative Back-Office: Support for intake, billing, credentialing, and scheduling.
• Protection and Peace of Mind: Includes fully paid professional liability and malpractice insurance.
• Paid time off for eligible staff.

Part-Time Benefits

• Client caseload provided.
• Earned paid time off (PTO).
• Manage a caseload and pathway to licensure that works for you.