Licensed Therapist – Student Athlete Mental Health

Valor Healthcare

. Provide confidential individual behavioral health counseling through secure virtual video and/or telephone appointments .

Posted 9/18/2026contractRemote • Virginia • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing individual behavioral health counseling, utilizing evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Maintains compliance with HIPAA and FERPA regulations while effectively coordinating care and conducting clinical assessments.

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)Clinical Assessment SkillsExperience with College Students

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Hard Skills

Behavioral Health CounselingClinical ScreeningsIntake AssessmentsRisk AssessmentsEvidence-Based InterventionsTreatment Goal EstablishmentClinical DocumentationOutcome MeasuresReferral CoordinationDischarge Planning

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsEmpathyProblem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC)

Industry Keywords

Mental HealthStudent-Athlete SupportPerformance AnxietySports PsychologyHIPAA ComplianceFERPA Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide confidential individual behavioral health counseling through secure virtual video and/or telephone appointments
Deliver brief, goal-focused, solution-oriented therapy based on each student-athlete's clinical needs
Conduct initial clinical screenings, intake assessments, risk assessments, and establish individualized treatment goals
Utilize evidence-based interventions including CBT and, when appropriate, DBT
Address performance anxiety, academic and athletic stress, anxiety and mild depressive symptoms, adjustment and life transitions, injury recovery, team and interpersonal conflict, sleep concerns, motivation, and stress management
Monitor clinical progress and use appropriate outcome/progress measures
Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation within 24 hours of each encounter
Recognize concerns outside the program scope and initiate referrals for crisis services, higher levels of care, substance use concerns, eating disorder concerns, or specialized behavioral health needs
Follow university and program protocols for safety concerns, mandated reporting, emergencies, and referrals
Develop transition and discharge plans
Provide warm handoffs and referrals to Longwood Counseling Services, community providers, or other appropriate resources
Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and FERPA-related privacy requirements
Coordinate with designated university personnel with appropriate consent
Develop familiarity with assigned athletic teams' culture, schedules, and stressors
Participate in mental health education, seminars, workshops, or masterclasses as requested
Support utilization tracking and de-identified aggregate program reporting
Participate in program evaluation and provide feedback on student-athlete needs, referral patterns, and program improvement
Provide approximately 6–8 sessions per participating student-athlete, depending on program parameters and clinical need
Follow the established care pathway from referral or self-scheduling through eligibility verification, consent, intake, therapy, progress monitoring, discharge planning, and referral or warm handoff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's level clinician: LCSW/LPC/LMHC/LMFT degree or equivalent from an accredited program
Current, independent LCSW/LPC/LMHC/LMFT or equivalent license in the state of Virginia
Minimum of two years conducting therapy sessions as a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician
Experience providing individual behavioral health therapy
Experience with evidence-based therapeutic interventions, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and care coordination skills
Ability to independently assess presenting concerns and determine when referral to a higher level of care is appropriate
Experience working with college students, student-athletes, adolescents, or young adults preferred
Experience addressing performance anxiety, sports psychology, athletic stress, injury recovery, or team dynamics preferred
Specialized training or credentials in sport/performance psychology is a plus: Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) or APA Sport Psychology Proficiency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Virtual work arrangement
Flexible scheduling Monday through Friday, 8 AM–6 PM ET during school sessions
Contract/1099 engagement
Opportunity to provide mental health support to student-athletes
Participation in mental health education, seminars, workshops, or masterclasses as requested