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JOIN A MISSION-DRIVEN PRACTICE THAT CHANGES LIVES

For over 30 years, Light Counseling has served more than 60,000 individuals, couples, and families across Virginia and 8 additional states. We provide professional, confidential, and distinctly Christian counseling grounded in clinical excellence and evidence-based practices.

Our mission is simple: bring hope to the hopeless and healing to the hurting.

We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) to join our integrated team and provide comprehensive psychological services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and consultation. If you are committed to clinical excellence and want to make a meaningful impact in a faith-centered environment, we want to hear from you.

WHY PSYCHOLOGISTS CHOOSE LIGHT COUNSELING

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy in a supportive, collaborative environment
• Work alongside experienced clinicians and administrative staff who value clinical excellence
• Integrated Christian values and evidence-based practices in every client interaction
• Opportunity to supervise and mentor students or interns in our Clinical Training Program
• Structured professional development, including in-service trainings, workshops, and case consultation
• Autonomy to apply your expertise while supported by an established organization
• Participate in special community initiatives aligned with Light Counseling’s mission

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide psychological evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning for individuals, families, and groups
• Administer and interpret psychological assessments and tests, including intelligence and personality measures
• Deliver evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and behavior modification
• Conduct crisis intervention and develop individualized treatment plans
• Maintain accurate and compliant medical and behavioral health records
• Participate in clinician meetings, educational programs, and professional development workshops
• Supervise students in the Clinical Training Program when assigned
• May contribute to clinical research initiatives or special community assignments

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Expertise in psychological assessment instruments and therapeutic modalities
• Knowledge of abnormal, developmental, personality, and social psychology
• Ability to observe, assess, and document client symptoms and progress
• Strong communication skills to explain assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans
• Ability to manage confidential information and exercise independent judgment
• Competence in crisis intervention, case management, and treatment modification
• Professional maturity and emotional stability to handle clinical stressors
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and community initiatives

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Psychology from an accredited university with completion of an accredited internship
• Active, unrestricted license to practice Clinical Psychology in the Commonwealth of Virginia

• Active clinical experience, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and record-keeping
• Professional liability insurance
• Successful completion of required background checks and drug screening

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience conducting psychological testing and evaluations for childhood autism spectrum disorders
• Experience with children, adolescents, or families
• Familiarity with evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and play therapy
• Experience with trauma-related assessments and interventions
• Interest in serving diverse populations across cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay as a W2 employee
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees
• Retirement plan with employer match for eligible employees
• Clinical supervision and case consultation opportunities
• Continuing education support and in-house CEUs
• Insurance paneling and credentialing assistance
• Administrative support including billing, scheduling, EHR, referrals, and HR
• Work laptop provided
• FREE membership with the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
• FREE admission to AACC conferences

*Full-time employees are eligible for all benefits.