Location & Practice Overview

The position is based in Norfolk, Virginia, and operates through an outreach model that places clinicians in the environments where clients already live and function.

Service Model In-home and community outreach
Primary Work Locations Client homes, schools, and community sites
Client Focus Families and individuals receiving behavioral health support
Norfolk Area Coverage Norfolk and surrounding Virginia communities served by the agency

Responsibilities

  • Establish therapeutic relationships through rapport-building and creative techniques
  • Provide family-centered interventions that help clients resolve presenting issues
  • Deliver counseling in homes, schools, and community locations
  • Address behavioral and family challenges that place clients at risk of higher levels of care
  • Coordinate with families and relevant supports to reinforce progress
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Daily work centers on practical interventions delivered outside a traditional clinic setting.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must satisfy Virginia QMHP eligibility standards and be prepared for community-based fieldwork.

Education
Bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field meeting Virginia QMHP eligibility requirements
Experience
Prior mental health experience required; community-based experience preferred
Transportation
Valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, auto insurance, and clean driving record
Availability
Ability to work afternoons, evenings, and some weekends
Attributes
Flexible, family-oriented, optimistic, and open-minded

Compensation & Benefits

The position offers $45,000–$58,000 annually, with bonus opportunities and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

  • Compensation: $45,000–$58,000 per year with bonus opportunities
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Clinical supervision toward professional licensure for master’s-level staff
  • Paid leave, paid holidays, and 401(k) with company match
  • Mileage reimbursement, relocation assistance, and gym membership discounts
  • Tuition discounts, free CEUs, and certification training in an evidence-based practice (value over $1,700)

Schedule & Work Environment

Schedule Flexible / Self-Directed
Availability Afternoons, evenings, and some weekends
Work Sites Client homes, schools, and community locations
Travel Requirement Personal vehicle needed for community travel

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Clinicians work with individuals and families receiving community-based behavioral health support, primarily in the settings where clients already live and interact.

Population Individuals and families receiving community-based behavioral health support
Clinical Context Family systems experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges
Service Environment Home, school, and community environments
Care Emphasis Maintaining stability within the client’s existing environment

Clinical Focus & Key Services

Clinical work draws on family-centered approaches that support behavioral change and strengthen family functioning.

Clinical Approaches Strategic Family Therapy and The Nurtured Heart Approach
Clinical Objective Strengthening family functioning and supporting behavioral change
Outcome Focus Reducing the need for out-of-home placement

Role Highlights

  • Self-directed scheduling that gives clinicians substantial control over daily planning
  • Community-based client visits rather than office-only delivery
  • Supervision toward licensure available for eligible master’s-level clinicians
  • Paid evidence-based certification training valued at more than $1,700

About Strategic Therapy Associates Inc

Strategic Therapy Associates, Inc. has provided family-oriented mental health services in Virginia for more than three decades. The agency focuses on strategies that promote positive change and self-sufficiency among clients.

Organization Type Community mental health provider
Years of Operation Over 30 years in Virginia
Primary Emphasis Family-oriented mental health services
Geographic Scope Communities throughout Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of setting does this QMHP position use?
Counseling is delivered primarily in client homes, schools, and community locations rather than a traditional clinic office.
What transportation is required for the position?
A valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, auto insurance, and a clean driving record are required because the work involves regular travel to client sites.
Is a master’s degree required?
No. A bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field that meets Virginia QMHP eligibility requirements is the minimum. Master’s-level staff may receive clinical supervision toward licensure.
Does the agency provide training in specific models?
Yes. Training is available in Strategic Family Therapy and/or The Nurtured Heart Approach, and selected programs include certification training valued at more than $1,700.
How flexible is the day-to-day schedule?
The schedule is mostly self-directed, but candidates must be available for afternoons, evenings, and some weekends to meet client needs.
Is relocation assistance offered?
Yes. Relocation assistance is listed among the benefits for qualifying candidates.

Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in Norfolk, VA

Strategic Therapy Associates Inc is hiring a Mental Health Professional (QMHP) for its Norfolk, Virginia service area. The role centers on community-based behavioral health work with individuals and families, using family-centered approaches such as Strategic Family Therapy and The Nurtured Heart Approach. Clinicians operate with a largely self-directed schedule while remaining available for afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends. A bachelor’s degree meeting Virginia QMHP eligibility, prior mental health experience, and reliable personal transportation are required. Compensation is $45,000–$58,000 per year with bonus potential, medical/dental/vision/life coverage, 401(k) match, paid leave, mileage reimbursement, and funded evidence-based certification training. Master’s-level staff can also access clinical supervision toward licensure. The position offers autonomy in daily planning combined with structured professional development within an agency that has operated family-oriented mental health services in Virginia for more than three decades.

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