Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Veterans Health Administration Chesapeake County, Virginia $ 62,640 – $ 98,530

Full-time Closes 23 Oct 2026 · 7 days left

Chesapeake County, Virginia $ 62,640 – $ 98,530 Full-time Closes 23 Oct 2026

What the job is
This job is at the Veterans Health Administration in Chesapeake County, Virginia. It is a mental health counselor role in an outpatient setting. The counselor works with veterans and their families.

What you will do
You will do individual, couples, family, and group therapy. You will assess patients, make treatment plans, and give counseling. You will also help patients find community services and give crisis help. You will write reports and keep records. You will attend meetings and help with training.

What you need
You must have a license as a professional mental health counselor. You need good communication skills and the ability to work with veterans. You must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a background check. You must be able to speak and write English. You need to be willing to work a 8-am to 4:30-pm schedule Monday to Friday.

What you will get
You will earn a salary between $62,640 and $98,530. You will work on site, not remotely. You will be part of a team that helps veterans. You will get training and opportunities to grow. You will have a 1- or 2-year trial period. You will also be required to get a flu shot.