Licensed Professional Counselor

ClearHorizon Forensic & Counseling Group is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to support the continued growth of our Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) services in Fairfax County, VA.

We are specifically seeking a clinician who is willing and able to travel on-site to juvenile detention facilities to provide in-person behavioral health services to justice-involved youth. This position is ideal for a clinician who is comfortable working within structured, multidisciplinary environments and is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling and behavioral health services to justice-involved youth
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation and progress notes
• Collaborate and coordinate with juvenile detention facility staff, case managers, probation personnel, and other members of the youth’s treatment team
• Participate in treatment planning and interdisciplinary communication as appropriate
• Maintain professional, ethical, and confidential clinical practices in accordance with agency, facility, and regulatory requirements
• Travel to assigned juvenile detention facilities in Fairfax, VA

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license
• Experience providing behavioral health services to adolescents
• Experience addressing mental health, behavioral, emotional, or substance-use-related concerns
• Experience working with justice-involved youth or other court-involved populations preferred
• Previous experience in juvenile justice, correctional, forensic, residential, or similar settings is highly beneficial
• Strong clinical documentation, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary treatment teams
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to assigned facilities

About ClearHorizon

ClearHorizon Forensic & Counseling Group is a multidisciplinary behavioral health practice providing evidence-based clinical and forensic services to individuals involved with courts, juvenile justice agencies, probation departments, attorneys, and other community partners. We are committed to providing professional, culturally responsive, and client-centered care while supporting accountability, personal growth, and positive behavioral change.

Independent Contractor Status

This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position. Contractors are responsible for maintaining all applicable licenses, registrations, credentials, professional requirements, and insurance related to the services they provide.

Scheduling, caseload availability, and service expectations will be discussed during the interview process based on current program and client needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.