HumanKind has served many Virginia communities since 1903. Our story began as a Presbyterian Orphanage in Lynchburg and we continue to build on more than 100 years of service to strengthen the individuals, children and families all across the Commonwealth.

BENEFITS:

We believe our employees are the heartbeat of our mission. HumanKind offers competitive salaries and values employees with a diverse benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement plan and company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Life Insurance; Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

HumanKind is seeking a licensed or resident outpatient therapist to join the Blackwater Counseling Team in Lynchburg. What makes Blackwater Counseling unique?

• Blackwater Counseling is part of the growing HumanKind family, with over 20 programs and resources to help support you and your clients.
• Clinical support and a team atmosphere -Individual/group supervision
• Admin support to manage billing, scheduling, referrals
• Free training/CEU's -Trauma-informed approach
• Location on HumanKind's greenspace provides opportunity for nature therapy, movement, yoga
• Independent contract position
• Freedom to make your own schedule

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Must be a resident or licensed clinician in Virginia as an LMFT, LPC or LCSW with the Department of Health Regulatory Board. This is a contract position.

POSITION SYNOPSIS: The Outpatient Therapist will assist individuals, groups and families through the counseling relationship with a combination of clinical mental health and human development principles to develop an understanding of personal problems, to define goals, and to develop action plans to resolve life’s challenges.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides client counseling services to a varied population of children, adolescents, adults, families and couples
• Link to and coordinate care with other HumanKind and community resources
• Follows all regulations in service provision and documentation
• May work with community groups around unmet and special needs and may carry a special community assignment relevant to agency program
• Prepares reports and forms necessary to satisfy agency’s needs for accountability (i.e. recording, statistics, etc.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work or related field or education equivalent to a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be registered as a resident or licensed counselor/social worker with the Virginia Board of Health.
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record.
• Complete all required background checks including drug test.

HumanKind embraces and values diversity. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain and promote a talented workforce in a culture where all employees contribute to their fullest potential.