Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Light Counseling•Colonial Heights, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

For over 30 years, Light Counseling has served more than 60,000 individuals, couples, and families across Virginia and 8 additional states. We provide professional, confidential, and distinctly Christian counseling grounded in clinical excellence and evidence-based practices. Our mission is simple: bring hope to the hopeless and healing to the hurting. We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) to join our integrated team and provide comprehensive psychological services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and consultation. If you are committed to clinical excellence and want to make a meaningful impact in a faith-centered environment, we want to hear from you. WHY PSYCHOLOGISTS CHOOSE LIGHT COUNSELING • Provide individual, group, and family therapy in a supportive, collaborative environment • Work alongside experienced clinicians and administrative staff who value clinical excellence • Integrated Christian values and evidence-based practices in every client interaction • Opportunity to supervise and mentor students or interns in our Clinical Training Program • Structured professional development, including in-service trainings, workshops, and case consultation • Autonomy to apply your expertise while supported by an established organization • Participate in special community initiatives aligned with Light Counseling’s mission

Requirements

Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Psychology from an accredited university with completion of an accredited internship
Active, unrestricted license to practice Clinical Psychology in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Active clinical experience, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and record-keeping
Professional liability insurance
Successful completion of required background checks and drug screening
Expertise in psychological assessment instruments and therapeutic modalities
Knowledge of abnormal, developmental, personality, and social psychology
Ability to observe, assess, and document client symptoms and progress
Strong communication skills to explain assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans
Ability to manage confidential information and exercise independent judgment
Competence in crisis intervention, case management, and treatment modification
Professional maturity and emotional stability to handle clinical stressors
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and community initiatives

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting psychological testing and evaluations for childhood autism spectrum disorders
Experience with children, adolescents, or families
Familiarity with evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and play therapy
Experience with trauma-related assessments and interventions
Interest in serving diverse populations across cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds

Responsibilities

Provide psychological evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning for individuals, families, and groups
Administer and interpret psychological assessments and tests, including intelligence and personality measures
Deliver evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and behavior modification
Conduct crisis intervention and develop individualized treatment plans
Maintain accurate and compliant medical and behavioral health records
Participate in clinician meetings, educational programs, and professional development workshops
Supervise students in the Clinical Training Program when assigned
May contribute to clinical research initiatives or special community assignments