School-Based Mental Health Clinician | Eating Disorders

Job Title: School-Based Mental Health Clinician - Eating Disorders
Employment Type: W-2 Part-Time
Location: Remote (U.S.)

Scheduling & Availability (ET): Shifts are scheduled within 7:00 AM–8:00 PM, 7 days/week. You will not work all hours—your weekly schedule will be built within this window based on client needs and your availability, with most sessions typically after school.

• School year: must be able to accommodate sessions in 7:00–9:30 AM and 4:00–8:00 PM windows


• Summer: sessions may be scheduled 7:00 AM–7:00 PM (flexible)


• Clinicians: weekly Thursday team meeting 9:00 AM or 12:00 PM (based on your availability) + Week 1 onboarding at 9:00 AM


• Occasional holidays as needed


• Clinicians are required to maintain a minimum of 15 client hours per week
  

Compensation: 

• $40–$60/hr for scheduled client sessions (rate based on license level & credentials)


• $25/hr for training and administrative (non-clinical) time

About Virtual Peace of Mind (VPM)

Virtual Peace of Mind (VPM) is a fast-growing, fully remote mental health practice dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to youth and families across multiple states. Our mission is to expand equitable access to mental health services through high-quality virtual care — and to support the clinicians and professionals who make that care possible.

We’re building a culture that is mission-driven, accountable, supportive, and built for sustainable remote work.

Why Join VPM

At VPM, you’ll be part of a team transforming access to youth mental health through virtual care — with a remote model designed to support excellent work and real life.

What you can expect:

• Mission-Driven Impact: Contribute to meaningful work improving access and outcomes for youth and families.


• Remote by Design: Fully remote environment with clear expectations and supportive infrastructure.


• Collaborative Culture: Work with a multidisciplinary team that values integrity, empathy, and shared learning.


• Growth & Leadership Pathways: Opportunities to expand scope and take on leadership or consulting responsibilities as we scale.


• Professional Development: Access to training, resources, and continued learning opportunities aligned to role scope.


• State & School-Based Partnerships: Join initiatives that strengthen school-based mental health delivery and expand access across communities.

Role Overview:

VPM is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Clinician - Eating Disorders to provide short-term, school-based tele-therapy to K–12 students across Virginia through a state-funded initiative in partnership with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). This specialty-specific role is intended for clinicians with focused training and clinical experience in assessing and treating eating disorders and related concerns in children and adolescents.

This is a specialty-specific posting intended to recruit clinicians with focused experience, advanced training, and/or certifications aligned to this clinical area. Candidates should be prepared to provide details regarding relevant certifications, specialized training, and direct experience with the identified population during the screening process.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

We are seeking a compassionate, highly skilled clinician who is:

• Passionate about improving youth mental health outcomes


• Experienced in supporting children and adolescents with eating disorders and related emotional or behavioral concerns


• Comfortable working in a virtual care environment


• Committed to collaboration, clinical excellence, and measurable outcomes


• Thoughtful, developmentally attuned, and able to work effectively with students, caregivers, and care teams

Key Responsibilities:
Direct Client Care

• Deliver individual tele-therapy sessions for K–12 students referred by participating schools


• Utilize evidence-based interventions appropriate for school-aged youth, including treatment approaches informed by eating disorder care best practices


• Deliver services in a culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate manner
  


• Monitor clinical presentation, emotional functioning, and treatment progress while identifying concerns that may require additional clinical coordination or referral


• Provide specialized support for students experiencing eating disorders, disordered eating patterns, body image concerns, and related emotional or behavioral challenges

Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinate with school counselors, family resource managers, caregivers, and administrative teams to support continuity of care (including medical and nutritional supports when applicable)
  


• Participate in clinical consultation, supervision, and multidisciplinary case discussions as needed


• Support family engagement when appropriate to reinforce treatment recommendations and continuity outside of sessions


• Maintain professional, timely communication with school partners and internal VPM teams
  

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete all clinical documentation, including intake, progress, and discharge notes, within 48 hours


• Ensure compliance with licensure requirements, HIPAA, FERPA, mandated reporting obligations, and program-specific standards


• Support outcomes tracking and program reporting through case summaries and required documentation


• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Preferred Experience:

Licensure

• Licensed in Virginia as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent clinical license preferred


• Candidates with strong specialized certification and training in eating disorder treatment will be considered

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, or school-aged youth


• Demonstrated experience treating eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, or related presentations in youth


• Experience working with co-occurring anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, and family system concerns preferred
  


• Experience in school-based therapy, outpatient mental health, adolescent treatment, community mental health, or telehealth strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment related to eating disorder presentations in children and adolescents


• Strong time management, organization, and documentation skills
  


• Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and family-aware care


• Ability to provide developmentally appropriate, strengths-based support while recognizing when higher levels of care may need to be considered

Preferred Certifications & Specialized Training

• CEDS (Certified Eating Disorder Specialist)


• CEDS-C (Certified Eating Disorder Specialist – Consultant)
  


• FBT (Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders)
  


• CBT-E (Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders)
  


• DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) with application to eating disorders
  


• Other specialized training in eating disorder treatment
  

Professional Communication & Attendance (Essential Function)

Reliable communication and attendance are essential job responsibilities. Team members must:

• Attend required onboarding, internal meetings, supervision sessions, and trainings (as applicable)


• Notify the team as soon as possible regarding delays, absences, or scheduling conflicts


• Maintain timely, professional communication during scheduled work hours


• Uphold remote-work standards, including a private workspace and reliable internet connection

Remote Work Requirements

To support client confidentiality and team effectiveness, this role requires:

• A private, quiet workspace suitable for professional work


• Reliable high-speed internet and ability to use required systems/tools


• Comfort working independently while staying connected through remote collaboration

Tools & Systems

This role uses the following tools as part of day-to-day work:

• BambooHR (HRIS + onboarding)


• EnGuard (secure email)


• ClickUp (project + task management)


• SimplePractice (EHR/telehealth + documentation, as applicable)

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation

• $40–$60/hr for scheduled client sessions (rate based on license level & credentials)


• $25/hr for training and administrative (non-clinical) time
  

Benefits & Time Off (W-2 Eligible Roles)

VPM supports your well-being with benefits designed for health, stability, and real work-life balance.

• Health, Dental & Vision: Company-sponsored plans available, with an employer contribution for eligible full-time employees.


• Quick Benefits Start: Benefits eligibility begins after 30 days, with coverage effective the first of the month following Day 30.


• Flexible Holidays: No fixed holiday calendar—team members are empowered to plan schedules and observe holidays meaningful to them.

Eligibility: Benefits are available to full-time employees (25+ client-facing hours/week). Part-time employees (15–24 client-facing hours/week) may be able to enroll at their own cost, depending on plan design.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Virtual Peace of Mind, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodation & Accessibility

Virtual Peace of Mind is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or perform essential job functions, please contact HR at [email protected] to request assistance. All accommodation requests are handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable law. If qualified for a role, our talent acquisition team will contact you. Please only reach out if accommodation with the application/interviewing process is required. 

Employment Eligibility & Compliance: All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, verification of licensure (as applicable), and eligibility to work in the United States without company-sponsorship. VPM complies fully with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, confidentiality, and data privacy, including HIPAA, FERPA, and state-specific clinical/employment regulations.

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