Resident in Counseling (LPC track)

Resident in Counseling (LPC track) 11150 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA 20190 $85 an hour - Full-time $85 an hour - Full-time Post-Graduate Residency in Clinical Counseling Reston, VA — August 2026 Start Family Compass is a well-established group practice serving Northern Virginia for over 25 years, specializing in clinical work with children, adolescents, and families. We are seeking a post-graduate counseling resident to join our team beginning August 2026. This position is designed to support the resident's path to LPC licensure in Virginia while providing rich clinical experience in a collegial, child-focused practice. What We Offer Weekly individual supervision by a Virginia-approved LPC supervisor (Board-Approved Supervisor), structured to meet the residency-in-counseling requirements set by the Virginia Board of Counseling— Weekly group case consultation with our clinical team A diverse caseload spanning early childhood through adolescence, with presenting concerns including anxiety, mood, ADHD, behavioral concerns, trauma, and family adjustment Mentorship in evidence-based modalities and family-centered care A warm, collaborative practice culture that prioritizes professional growth over volume Position Structure Clinical caseload built gradually to 20-24 hours per week Primarily in-person, with limited telehealth as clinically appropriate Full administrative support: scheduling, billing, intake coordination, and EHR Documentation and supervision hours tracked to support timely accrual toward the 3,400-hour residency requirement Qualifications Master's or doctoral degree in counseling from a CACREP-accredited program (or equivalent, meeting Virginia Board of Counseling coursework requirements) Registered, or eligible to register, as a Resident in Counseling with the Virginia Board of Counseling by start date Clinical experience with children and adolescents (practicum or internship counts) Experience with preschool-age children is a plus but not required Strong interpersonal skills and genuine interest in long-term work with children and families Compensation & Benefits $85 per clinical hour with client 401(k) with up to 3.5% employer match $1,500 annual stipend for professional development and training Supervision provided at no cost to the resident To Apply Please email your CV and a brief letter of interest to info@familycompass.com with the subject line "Counseling Residency Application — [Your Name]." Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We welcome questions about the role before applying and are happy to schedule informal conversations with interested candidates.

Pay:

$85.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person