Monica Bridgeforth

Clinical Social Worker · Veterans Medical Center

mental health Richmond, VA NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
19 years
since Mar 2007
Gender
Female

Experience

Clinical Social WorkerCurrent
Veterans Medical Center
Since Mar 2007 · 19 years · Richmond, VA

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University
Masters
1997 – 2000
Hampton University
1992 – 1996

Skills

Social Services Case Management Mental Health Counseling Mental Health Psychotherapy Group Therapy Motivational Interviewing Cbt Clinical Supervision Treatment Grief Counseling Leadership Development Coaching Behavioral Health Program Management Public Speaking Therapists Community Outreach Program Development

Professional Overview

Monica Bridgeforth is a Clinical Social Worker, currently affiliated with Veterans Medical Center, based in Richmond, VA. As a mental health, Bridgeforth contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Richmond, VA. They have been with Veterans Medical Center for 19 years. Bridgeforth holds academic credentials, including Masters, from Virginia Commonwealth University and Hampton University. Core competencies include Social Services, Case Management, Mental Health Counseling, Mental Health, Psychotherapy. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Richmond, VA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Monica Bridgeforth is one of them.
  • 1,280 mental health professionals are based in VA (out of 33,258 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 6 contacts at Veterans Medical Center are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical mental health compensation in VA: $40,000 – $100,000 (median $58,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in VA: Sole Proprietor (49), Vcu Health (20), U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs (17).
  • 7% of mental health professionals in VA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 83% of mental health professionals in VA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Monica Bridgeforth located?

Monica Bridgeforth is based in Richmond, VA. They are currently affiliated with Veterans Medical Center.

What is Monica Bridgeforth's specialty?

Monica Bridgeforth specializes in mental health. Their current role is Clinical Social Worker.

Where does Monica Bridgeforth currently work?

Monica Bridgeforth currently works at Veterans Medical Center. They have been there for 19 years.

What is Monica Bridgeforth's educational background?

Monica Bridgeforth attended Virginia Commonwealth University and Hampton University.

How do I contact Monica Bridgeforth for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

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What is the average salary for a mental health professional in VA?

mental health professionals in VA typically earn $40,000 to $100,000 annually, with a median of $58,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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