Resident Position

Join Our Team!

Are you looking to accumulate supervised individual and/or relational hours for licensure in Virginia? Do you dread the thought of working for a big company with little control over your schedule? Let’s talk.

At MVFT we recognize that clinical work is hard and, therefore, we value having colleagues to engage with when clinical or professional questions come up. Whether you work 100% virtual, 100% in-person, or somewhere in between, we are going to give you the support and training you need to provide effective treatment so your clients can have awesome outcomes.

We are a thriving and collaborative fee-for-service group practice located in Alexandria, VA south of Old Town.  Our approach is experiential and empowering and is based in childhood and adult attachment theory.  We offer a range of services, including couples therapy (Emotionally Focused Therapy); family systems therapy; and child, adolescent, and adult individual therapy.  We are also open to adding new services and groups based on the interests of the staff.

Requirements:

We are looking for Residents who have training or interest in learning how to work with kids, teens and couples. Interest in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Play Therapy, and/or Family Based Treatment for eating disorders is desired.  Ideal candidates are interested in working with clients with a range of emotional issues (e.g., Depression, OCD, Anxiety, Eating Disorders).  Individual clients range from age 4 years to adult.  Candidates must be curious about continuing their growth as a therapist and be willing to be part of a warm collegial team.

We have opportunities for full-time and part-time work schedules. Hours may be negotiated and need to include two afternoons/evenings, with a minimum of 12 hours dedicated to MVFT weekly. Attendance at virtual twice monthly staff meeting is required.  We offer excellent hourly compensation, matching retirement plan, and in-house clinical supervision.

As a W-2 employee you do not have to worry about independent contractor business set up or payroll taxes. We believe that our clinicians should enjoy their careers, so MVFT strives to provide fair compensation, autonomy over scheduling & vacation time, and peer consultation and career growth. We want our clinicians to concentrate on providing quality therapy, so we provide administrative support for scheduling and most administrative tasks.  

Next Steps:

Interested candidates should submit a Cover Letter and a Curriculum Vitae or Resume to Jennifer McEwan, Ph.D., at DrMcEwan@MountVernonTherapy.com.