Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details
Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Apply Offsite
Highlands Community Services

Outpatient Therapist - Department of Juvenile Justice

Pay: $55,000–$70,000/yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Location: Abingdon, VA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 18 hours ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/2/2026

Career Insights for Mental / Behavioral Health Counselor

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Virginia data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$34,411 / year median in Virginia

+13% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Outpatient Therapist
  • DJJ This opportunity allows you to provide comprehensive clinical assessments and therapeutic interventions for adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system at our local probation offices.
As an outpatient therapist with HCS at DJJ you will enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are ever the same. You will also be able to work closely with probation officers to assist adolescents on probation in reaching their goals through providing interventions surrounding trauma, substance use, anger management, and other important life skills. Licensed eligible individuals will receive weekly clinical supervision toward licensure.
Position Specifics Location:
Abingdon & Bristol, VA Juvenile Probation offices
Status:
Full-time, Exempt Compensation:
$55,000
  • $57,000 Licensed Eligible/$60,000
  • $70,000 Licensed
  • Commensurate with education/experience.
Education:
Master's degree eligible to seek Licensure for Supervision in Virginia or
LPC, LCSW, LMFT.
Experience:
Two years' experience in mental health or substance use preferred. Benefits
  • Individual and Family Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • 4% Employer Retirement Contribution w/up to 3% Additional Employee Match
  • Offering Supervision for Licensure, Trainings, and Professional Growth
  • Free training opportunities in evidence-based treatment modalities
  • Opportunity for specialization
  • Paid Time Off Program
  • Observed holidays
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and other Voluntary Benefits Interested in becoming part of the HCS family—where you can truly make a difference?
Then apply today and come grow with us! Apply at www.highlandscsb.org and submit a formal resume with the application.
A Drug Free Workplace/Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Department:
Outpatient Services/ID No.: 04062610453