School-Based Mental Health Clinician | Sexual Abuse & Problematic Sexual Behavior Specialist

Job Title: School-Based Mental Health Clinician - Sexual Abuse & Problematic Sexual Behavior Specialist
Employment Type: W-2 Part-Time
Location: Remote (U.S.)

Scheduling & Availability (ET): Shifts are scheduled within 7:00 AM8:00 PM 7 days/week. You will not work all hoursyour weekly schedule will be built within this window based on client needs and your availability with most sessions typically after school.

• School year: must be able to accommodate sessions in 7:009:30 AM and 4:008:00 PM windows
• Summer: sessions may be scheduled 7:00 AM7:00 PM (flexible)
• Clinicians: weekly Thursday team meeting 9:00 AM or 12:00 PM (based on your availability) Week 1 onboarding at 9:00 AM
• Occasional holidays as needed
• Clinicians are required to maintain a minimum of 15 client hours per week
  

Compensation:

• $40$60/hr for scheduled client sessions (rate based on license level & credentials)
• $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.

Were building a culture that is mission-driven accountable supportive and built for sustainable remote work.

Why Join VPM

At VPM youll 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.

What you can expect:

• Mission-Driven Impact: Contribute to meaningful work improving access and outcomes for youth and families.
• Remote by Design: Fully remote environment with clear expectations and supportive infrastructure.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a multidisciplinary team that values integrity empathy and shared learning.
• Growth & Leadership Pathways: Opportunities to expand scope and take on leadership or consulting responsibilities as we scale.
• Professional Development: 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.

Role Overview:

VPM is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Clinician - Sexual Abuse & Problematic Sexual Behavior Specialist to provide short-term school-based tele-therapy to K12 students across Virginia through a state-funded initiative in partnership with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). This specialty-specific role is intended for clinicians with focused training and clinical experience in working with children and adolescents impacted by sexual abuse sexual trauma aggression and problematic sexual behaviors.

This is a specialty-specific posting intended to recruit clinicians with focused experience advanced training and/or certifications aligned to this clinical area. Candidates should be prepared to provide details regarding relevant certifications specialized training and direct experience with the identified population during the screening process.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

We are seeking a compassionate highly skilled clinician who is:

• Passionate about improving youth mental health outcomes
• Experienced in working with children and adolescents with trauma-related and behaviorally complex presentations
• Comfortable working in a virtual care environment
• Committed to collaboration clinical excellence and measurable outcomes
• Able to navigate sensitive clinical issues with professionalism sound judgment and strong ethical practice

Key Responsibilities:
Direct Client Care

• Deliver individual tele-therapy sessions for K12 students referred by participating schools
• Provide specialized therapeutic support for students impacted by sexual trauma abuse aggression and problematic sexual behaviors
• Utilize evidence-based developmentally appropriate interventions informed by trauma-focused care
• Support students with emotional regulation safety concerns boundary issues behavioral challenges and trauma-related symptoms
• Provide services that are culturally responsive and appropriate for diverse student populations

Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinate with school counselors family resource managers caregivers and administrative teams to support treatment planning and continuity of care
• Participate in case consultation supervision and multidisciplinary discussions related to high-need student cases
• Maintain professional timely communication with school partners and internal VPM teams
• Engage families when clinically appropriate to support treatment goals and reinforce safety and stabilization

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete all clinical documentation including intake progress and discharge notes within 48 hours
• Ensure compliance with licensure requirements HIPAA FERPA mandated reporting obligations and program-specific standards
• Support outcomes tracking and program reporting through case summaries and required documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Preferred Experience:

Licensure

• Licensed in Virginia as an LPC LCSW LMFT or equivalent clinical license preferred
• Candidates with strong specialized certification and training in this area will be considered

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience working with children adolescents or school-aged youth
• Demonstrated experience providing treatment related to sexual trauma abuse aggression or problematic sexual behavior in youth
• Experience with trauma-informed care crisis response mandated reporting and safety planning preferred
  
• Experience in school-based therapy community mental health child advocacy family systems work or telehealth strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in evidence-based interventions (CBT DBT solution-focused narrative therapy)
• Strong time management organization and documentation skills
• Commitment to culturally responsive strengths-based and trauma-informed care
• Self-directed with strong virtual presence and professionalism in remote settings

Preferred Certifications & Specialized Training

• CSOTP (Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider) or eligibility
• ATSA (Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse) training
• PSB-CBT (Problematic Sexual Behavior Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
• TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Other specialized training related to sexual trauma or juvenile sexual behavior intervention
  

Professional Communication & Attendance (Essential Function)

Reliable communication and attendance are essential job responsibilities. Team members must:

• Attend required onboarding internal meetings supervision sessions and trainings (as applicable)
• Notify the team as soon as possible regarding delays absences or scheduling conflicts
• Maintain timely professional communication during scheduled work hours
• Uphold remote-work standards including a private workspace and reliable internet connection

Remote Work Requirements

To support client confidentiality and team effectiveness this role requires:

• A private quiet workspace suitable for professional work
• Reliable high-speed internet and ability to use required systems/tools
• Comfort working independently while staying connected through remote collaboration

Tools & Systems

This role uses the following tools as part of day-to-day work:

• BambooHR (HRIS onboarding)
• EnGuard (secure email)
• ClickUp (project task management)
• SimplePractice (EHR/telehealth documentation as applicable)

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation

• $40$60/hr for scheduled client sessions (rate based on license level & credentials)
• $25/hr for training and administrative (non-clinical) time
  

Benefits & Time Off (W-2 Eligible Roles)

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.
• Quick Benefits Start: Benefits eligibility begins after 30 days with coverage effective the first of the month following Day 30.
• Flexible Holidays: No fixed holiday calendarteam members are empowered to plan schedules and observe holidays meaningful to them.

Eligibility: Benefits are available to full-time employees (25 client-facing hours/week). Part-time employees (1524 client-facing hours/week) may be able to enroll at their own cost depending on plan design.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Reasonable Accommodation & Accessibility

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 to request assistance. All accommodation requests are handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable law. If qualified for a role our talent acquisition team will contact you. Please only reach out if accommodation with the application/interviewing process is required.

Employment Eligibility & Compliance:All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check verification of licensure (as applicable) and eligibility to work in the United States without company-sponsorship. 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.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC