Associate Therapist II

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Mclean, VA

12d•$65,000 - $71,663•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy for clients in an Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization mental health facility, under the supervision of fully licensed therapists. The role assesses clients’ therapeutic needs, develops appropriate treatment plans, and facilitates therapy sessions. The therapist collaborates with clients, families, team members, and external clinical partners to coordinate care throughout treatment. The position is based at Pasadena Villa McLean OP in McLean, Virginia, and provides outpatient care Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or psychology.
Provisional clinical license in good standing in Virginia.
At least 2 years of experience working with clients with a primary mental health diagnosis.
Clearance of a TB test, criminal background check, and other mandatory state and federal requirements.
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to complete certification within 30 days of the start date.
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, clients, families, and external partners.
Ability to sit or remain stationary for extended periods, move throughout the building, speak, and hear.
May be required to smell and taste and lift up to 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

Facilitate group and individual therapy sessions according to the clinical program schedule.
Complete session notes, contact logs, discharge plans, and other reports in compliance with state, accrediting, quality, and payor guidelines.
Complete documentation in the required format and within prescribed timelines, ensuring it reflects ongoing assessments of clients’ clinical presentations and behaviors.
Facilitate specialized groups as assigned based on education, training, and experience.
Select appropriate interventions to meet individual clients’ clinical needs.
Maintain therapeutic relationships with clients, using praise and other reinforcers to encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes.
Set limits and maintain boundaries in a kind and firm manner.
Conduct verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation, involving other team members as needed.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate client care from admission through discharge.
Attend clinical, consultation, and operations meetings and serve as a clinical advocate for assigned cases.
Communicate client progress with referral sources, families, parents, and guardians as appropriate.
Treat clients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers in a welcoming and respectful manner, and respond to clients and families with empathy and professionalism.
Attend work as scheduled and proactively notify the supervisor of planned or unplanned time-off needs.
Follow company ethics, conduct, conflict-of-interest, and facility policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintain a positive attitude and work collaboratively with the team.
Complete assigned training within required time frames.
Complete other duties as assigned.