Job Description
Would you like to work for a non-profit organization where your contributions make a major impact on the lives of the children and families that we serve? Join a family of experienced mental health professionals and counselors dedicated to providing kids, and each other, the kindness, respect, and encouragement they need to succeed. Elk Hill was honored as a 2026 Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplace. These awards are based solely on employee feedback and recognize the great culture that exists at every level of the organization. If you want to work for a Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplace organization where your decisions can impact youth and families of Central Virginia, then Elk Hill Farm, Inc. is the place for you!
We are an organization that:
Is honored as a 2026 Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplace Is a Top Workplace Meaningfulness Award recipient Has talented, hardworking employees Advocates for mental health issues Offers competitive benefits, pay, and pet insurance for full-time staff Provides a generous time-off and holiday package Offers a 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match for full-time staff Provides tuition assistance Elk Hill is celebrating 50+ years of supporting youth and families across the Commonwealth of Virginia! Stability. Adaptability. Longevity. Primary Function of an Outpatient Therapist:
Provide therapy and other services, as assigned Responsibilities of an Outpatient Therapist:
Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments for referred clients and/or provide clinical review of such an assessment conducted by a license resident/supervisee Provide and document individual, family, and/or group therapy to assigned clients Provide clinical supervision, as assigned Provide consultation, case management, and/or trainings, as assigned Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of clients, flexibility, a non-threatening manner, respect for clients' autonomy, confidentiality, socio-cultural values, personal goals, life style choices, and family interactions, and appropriate professional boundaries and ethics Maintain current Department of Health Professions License (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LCP, etc.). Receive documented routine clinical consultation/administrative supervision regarding services from the director of community services or community services coordinator. Work closely with the Community Services Coordinators, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, bookkeeper, insurance coordinators and/or other relevant persons to ensure proper and timely billing procedures are practiced, including submissions for authorizations. Ensure that all required documentation is completed for billing. Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, families, referring agencies, other licensed mental health professionals and all other persons involved in serving clients. Work cooperatively with all Elk Hill staff to improve the quality of the whole organization. Qualifications:
Licensed by the Department of Health Professionals as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT. Experience with providing therapeutic services to population served (children, adolescents, adults, couples, and/or families) Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and without direct supervision Willingness to work non-traditional business hours Exhibit consistent personal integrity in dealings with youth, families, co-workers, and community agencies High level of organizational skills Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is at the forefront of what we do at Elk Hill, and we enforce respectful communication and cooperation between all. Elk Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Note:
Elk Hill reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time.
