Mental Health Counselor Therapist (full-time/part-time/ remote)

Job Title: Licensed Therapist/Counselor
Employment Type: W-2 Part-Time
Location: Remote (U.Scheduling & Availability (ET): Shifts are scheduled within 7:00 AM–8:00 PM, 7 days/week . School year: must be able to accommodate sessions in 7:00–9:30 AM and 4:00–8:00 PM windows
Summer: sessions may be scheduled 7:00 AM–7:00 PM (flexible)
Occasional holidays as needed
25/hr for training and administrative (non-clinical) time

About Virtual Peace of Mind (VPM)
Virtual Peace of Mind (VPM) is a fast-growing, fully remote mental health practice dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to youth and families across multiple states. Our mission is to expand equitable access to mental health services through high-quality virtual care — and to support the clinicians and professionals who make that care possible.
We’re building a culture that is mission-driven, accountable, supportive, and built for sustainable remote work .

At VPM, you’ll be part of a team transforming access to youth mental health through virtual care — with a remote model designed to support excellent work and real life.
Contribute to meaningful work improving access and outcomes for youth and families.
Remote by Design: Fully remote environment with clear expectations and supportive infrastructure.
Access to training, resources, and continued learning opportunities aligned to role scope.
State & School-Based Partnerships: Join initiatives that strengthen school-based mental health delivery and expand access across communities.

VPM is seeking Licensed Therapists to provide short-term, school-based tele-therapy to K–12 students across Virginia through a state-funded initiative in partnership with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) .

This position focuses on delivering culturally responsive, evidence-based therapeutic services through a secure, HIPAA- and FERPA-compliant virtual platform. Therapists will play an essential role in expanding access to care for students regardless of insurance coverage, immigration status, or language barriers.

Deeply passionate about improving youth mental health outcomes
Comfortable working in a virtual care environment
Residents will receive supervision toward licensure, while licensed clinicians will have opportunities for leadership, school consultation, and program development within our expanding clinical framework.

Deliver individual tele-therapy sessions for K–12 students referred by participating schools
Utilize short-term, evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy
Address a range of concerns including anxiety, grief, trauma, academic stress, and family or peer conflict
Provide services to diverse student populations, including multilingual learners and those without insurance
Coordinate with school counselors, family resource managers, and administrative teams
Engage in family outreach when appropriate to promote continuity of care
Participate in case consultations, supervision, and ongoing professional development
Licensed or license-eligible in Virginia as LPC, LCSW, LMFT , or equivalent
Residents must be actively pursuing licensure and eligible for clinical supervision
Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, or school-aged youth
Licensed therapists/counselors must have a minimum of (5)+ years of relevant experience.

Prior experience in school-based therapy, community mental health, or tele-health preferred
Proficiency in evidence-based interventions (CBT, DBT, solution-focused, narrative therapy)
Self-directed with strong virtual presence and professionalism in remote settings
Attend required onboarding, internal meetings, supervision sessions, and trainings (as applicable)
Notify the team as soon as possible regarding delays, absences, or scheduling conflicts
Uphold remote-work standards, including a private workspace and reliable internet connection
Remote Work Requirements
A private, quiet workspace suitable for professional work
Comfort working independently while staying connected through remote collaboration
BambooHR (HRIS + onboarding)
ClickUp (project + task management)
SimplePractice (EHR/telehealth + documentation, as applicable)

25/hr for training and administrative (non-clinical) time

VPM supports your well-being with benefits designed for health, stability, and real work-life balance .

Health, Dental & Vision: Company-sponsored plans available, with an employer contribution for eligible full-time employees.
Flexible Holidays: No fixed holiday calendar—team members are empowered to plan schedules and observe holidays meaningful to them.
Benefits are available to full-time employees (25+ client-facing hours/week). Part-time employees (15–24 client-facing hours/week) may be able to enroll at their own cost, depending on plan design.

Virtual Peace of Mind, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Virtual Peace of Mind is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or perform essential job functions, please contact HR at View email address on click.appcast.io only reach out if accommodation with the application/interviewing process is required.

VPM complies fully with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, confidentiality, and data privacy, including HIPAA, FERPA, and state-specific clinical/employment regulations.