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Marriage and family therapist jobs in Virginia

open marriage and family therapist jobs in Virginia at . BLS measures a median of $38.41 an hour (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Marriage and Family Therapists in Virginia) for marriage and family therapists here.

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Checked 13 Nov 2026, 07:47 UTC

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Where the marriage and family therapist jobs are in Virginia

Towns with the most open jobs in this occupation. A town with a page lists every care job open there, by occupation.

What marriage and family therapists earn in Virginia

The hourly pay open jobs here post, beside what BLS measured people employed in the occupation earned in the state and its metro areas.

Posted on open jobs in Virginia

Too few open jobs here post an hourly rate for a typical range (it takes eight from three employers).

Measured by BLS in Virginia, May 2025

$38.41/hr ($79,900 a year) (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Marriage and Family Therapists in Virginia)

Median for marriage and family therapists, against $32.18 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Marriage and Family Therapists, national) for the whole US; 930 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Marriage and Family Therapists in Virginia) employed in Virginia. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for mental health therapists.

By metro area

  • Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$39.36/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC) · 300 (source: BLS OEWS, Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC) employed
  • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$45.89/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV) · 260 (source: BLS OEWS, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV) employed
  • Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA$29.27/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA) · 40 (source: BLS OEWS, Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA) employed
  • Richmond, VA$25.00/hr (source: BLS OEWS, Richmond, VA)

BLS OEWS May 2025 metropolitan area estimates for Marriage and Family Therapists; areas that cross a state line list every state.

Mental Health & Social Work in Virginia, in our research: median posted pay $27.00 · employers 132 (Mental Health & Social Work job market). Virginia in our research

What mental health and social work jobs in Virginia offer

Counted from each job's own posting, the same reading as the lists across the state.

Employers hiring marriage and family therapists in Virginia

What the job takes

A master's degree in marriage and family therapy, supervised hours and a state license exam.

  • License

    Marriage and family therapist license (LMFT)

    State board; exam by AMFTRB

Marriage and family therapist jobs in Virginia: common questions

How much do marriage and family therapists make in Virginia?

Too few open marriage and family therapist jobs in Virginia post an hourly rate for a typical posted range yet. BLS measured a median of $38.41/hr ($79,900 a year) for marriage and family therapists in Virginia (May 2025), against $32.18 nationally, 7th highest of 45 states and territories. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for mental health therapists.

Where in Virginia are the most marriage and family therapist jobs?

Roanoke (2), Charlottesville (1), Covington (1), Galax (1) and Richmond (1). A job open in several towns counts in each.

Who is hiring marriage and family therapists in Virginia?

By open jobs on this board: Strategic Therapy Associates (2), Aevum Behavioral Health (1) and Alleghany Highlands Community Services (1). In all, 5 employers have marriage and family therapist jobs open in Virginia.

Are marriage and family therapists in demand in Virginia?

6 marriage and family therapist jobs are open in Virginia today at 5 employers on this board, about 6.5 for every 1,000 marriage and family therapists employed there (BLS counts 930, May 2025). Across the US, BLS projects employment of marriage and family therapists to grow 13.5% over 2025-2035. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for mental health therapists.

Which mental health and social work jobs in Virginia are hiring immediately?

6 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) - Mobile Crisis at Epic Health Partners (EPIC Health Partners is urgently hiring compassionate and motivated Qualified Mental Health Professionals...); Bilingual Registered Behavior Technician at EzCare ABA (...and families in the Alexandria area . We're growing and have immediate openings available for motivated...); Registered Behavior Technician at EzCare ABA (...| Woodbridge, VA $25-$34/hr | Part-Time Afternoons & Evenings | Immediate Openings Woodbridge, VA 22191...). Every such job in Virginia.

Which mental health and social work jobs in Virginia pay weekly?

24 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Child and Adolescent Therapist - LCSW, LPC, LMFT at Blackbird Health (...means no waiting, no hustle, just care. Grow as a clinician — paid weekly clinical consultation and...); Social Worker - Social Services (LCSW) - Contract - Days - Reston, VA at HealthTrust Workforce Solutions (...Healthtrust Offers: + Competitive Pay Packages + Guaranteed hours + Weekly direct deposit options +...); Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Alexandria at Kinfolk ABA (...Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Benefits Bonus Opportunities Weekly Pay Competitive Pay Rates 401K...). Every such job in Virginia.

Which mental health and social work jobs in Virginia offer daily pay?

8 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: BCBA at Behavioral Innovations (...eligibility, Wellbeing Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Daily Pay, and more. Qualifications...); Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Flexible Scheduling! at Clarvida (...Wellness Time Paid Holidays Medical, dental, and vision insurance DailyPay – access your earnings...); Associate Therapist- Acute at Summit BHC (...-Benefits- Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days -Flex Pay-Daily pay option -PTO package -Much more!...). Every such job in Virginia.

Which mental health and social work jobs in Virginia want bilingual staff?

18 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LPC, or LPCC) – Partner Practice Opportunities at ARC Health Partners (Bilingual. ...specific populations (children, adolescents, couples, trauma, etc.) Bilingual or...); Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Backpack Healthcare (Bilingual: Spanish. ...✔️ A commitment to trauma-informed and culturally responsive care ⭐ Bilingual...); Bilingual Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Manasses VA at Blossom ABA Therapy (Bilingual.). Every such job in Virginia.

Which mental health and social work jobs in Virginia hire with no experience?

3 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Peer Support Specialist Trainee-Jail Services - Covington, VA at Alleghany Highlands Community Services; Center-Based Behavior Technician at Life Skills Autism Academy (...children with autism using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA therapy). No experience is required. We pay...); Center-Based Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) at Life Skills Autism Academy (...children with autism using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA therapy). No experience is required. We pay...).

Which mental health and social work jobs in Virginia train you with pay?

1 of the open mental health and social work jobs here says so in its own posting: Peer Support Specialist Trainee-Jail Services - Covington, VA at Alleghany Highlands Community Services.

Which mental health and social work jobs in Virginia offer a sign-on bonus?

23 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Child and Family Therapist - Covington, VA at Alleghany Highlands Community Services ($5,000 sign-on bonus); Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) + $10K sign on Bonus! at Blue Gems ABA - BCBA ($10,000 sign-on bonus); RBT - Afternoon case immediately available - $500 sign on at Butterfly Effects ($500 sign-on bonus). Every such job in Virginia.

Which hospitals hiring mental health and social work jobs in Virginia are Magnet hospitals?

8 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Behavioral Health Navigator II at Sentara Health (Magnet. ...care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing...); Behavioral Health Therapist at Sentara Health (Magnet. ...Oceanfront. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing...); Behavioral Health Therapist - Licensed (PERS) at Sentara Health (Magnet. ...Oceanfront. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing...). Every such job in Virginia.

Which mental health and social work jobs in Virginia offer relocation assistance?

3 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Galaxy ABA Therapy (...120 hours PTO per year (full-time) Professional development stipend Relocation assistance available...); Pediatric ABA Clinic Director & Investing Partner (BCBA license required) at Ivy Rehab (...is also eligible for: bonus / equity / student loan repayment / relocation assistance. We are an equal...); Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Magical Moments ABA - GA (...Options Gain access to ongoing training and continuing education Relocation Assistance: We’ll help you...).

What do you need to work as a marriage and family therapist in Virginia?

A master's degree in marriage and family therapy, supervised hours and a state license exam. Marriage and family therapist license (LMFT) (State board; exam by AMFTRB). Where a license is state-issued, it comes from Virginia's own board, unless a multistate compact covers it.

How current are these jobs?

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Sources and method

A job counts here when one of its locations is in Virginia, once however many locations there it lists. Its occupation is read from its title. Posted pay is the middle half of the distinct hourly rates jobs here state (a job posted many times at one rate counted once), shown when at least three such rates from three employers stand behind it. BLS figures are as published for the state, never adjusted.
  1. CareJobs.Now job board: open jobs in Virginia, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 13 Nov 2026
  2. BLS OEWS May 2025: Marriage and Family Therapists (SOC 21-1013), every state, published 15 May 2026
  3. BLS OEWS May 2025: Marriage and Family Therapists, national, published 15 May 2026
  4. BLS OEWS May 2025: Marriage and Family Therapists by metropolitan area, published 15 May 2026
  5. Marriage and family therapist license (LMFT): State board; exam by AMFTRB

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CareJobs.Now. (2026). Marriage and family therapist jobs in Virginia. Data as of 13 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/occupations/marriage-and-family-therapist/virginia

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