Scott Mates

Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Self-Employed

mental health Richmond, VA NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
10 years
since Mar 2016
Gender
Male

Experience

Licensed Clinical Social WorkerCurrent
Self-Employed
Since Mar 2016 · 10 years · Richmond, VA

Education

Old Dominion University
2013 – 2014
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master's degree
2008 – 2010
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor's degree
2003 – 2007

Skills

Crisis Intervention Family Therapy Social Services Adolescents Play Therapy Autism Spectrum Disorders Learning Disabilities Case Managment Mental Health Behavioral Health Group Therapy Mental Health Counseling Adults Cbt Child Welfare Child Advocacy Trauma Work Mental Illness Trauma Focused Cbt Client Centered Therapy Attachment Theory Stress Management Mindfulness Based Psychotherapy Expressive Arts Art Therapy Case Management

Professional Overview

Scott Mates is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, currently affiliated with Self-Employed, based in Richmond, VA. As a mental health, Mates contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Richmond, VA. They have been with Self-Employed for 10 years. Mates holds academic credentials, including Master's degree and Bachelor's degree, from Old Dominion University and Virginia Commonwealth University. Core competencies include Crisis Intervention, Family Therapy, Social Services, Adolescents, Play Therapy. 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. Scott Mates is one of them.
  • 1,280 mental health professionals are based in VA (out of 33,258 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 2,617 contacts at Self-Employed 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.

Recruiting mental health

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Scott Mates located?

Scott Mates is based in Richmond, VA. They are currently affiliated with Self-Employed.

What is Scott Mates's specialty?

Scott Mates specializes in mental health. Their current role is Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Where does Scott Mates currently work?

Scott Mates currently works at Self-Employed. They have been there for 10 years.

What is Scott Mates's educational background?

Scott Mates attended Old Dominion University and Virginia Commonwealth University.

How do I contact Scott Mates for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

Recruiting mental health professionals typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for mental health professionals across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

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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