Behavioral Health Therapist 1 PRN

Inova • Falls Church, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist 1 to provide therapeutic, psychoeducational, and behavioral interventions for patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders. The therapist helps patients and families achieve the goals and objectives in individualized service plans. Duties are performed under the clinical supervision of an approved registered clinical supervisor.

The role may include participating in inpatient and community psychoeducational programs, facilitating support groups for specified mental health, medical diagnosis, chronic illness, or life-limited illness topics, and assisting with community outreach. This is a PRN position with a flexible schedule to cover weekdays or weekends. Shifts are eight hours, with start times between 8 and 9 a.m.

Requirements

• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within three months of hire.
• Complete in-person Crisis Prevention Institute training for non-violent crisis intervention and receive a CPI blue card within six months of hire; after September 1, 2025, Vistelar replaces CPI for new and renewed de-escalation certifications.
• Obtain one of the following licenses within five years: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), or Licensed Substance Abuse Professional (LSATP).
• Comply with the applicable licensing board requirement for registration as a Resident in Training, Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, or equivalent title within four months of hire.
• Complete an internship in mental health or substance use disorder treatment within 90 days of employment.
• Hold a master's degree in behavioral science or health, or a Ph.D., PsyD, or EdD in mental health, social work, counseling, psychology, or a behavioral health-related field.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with high acuity, community health, or hospitalization.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions for patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Provide psychoeducational programming and behavioral interventions when indicated.
• Assist patients and families in achieving goals and objectives in individualized service plans.
• Participate in inpatient and community psychoeducational programs.
• Facilitate support groups for specified disease processes related to mental health, medical diagnoses, chronic illnesses, or life-limited illnesses.
• Assist with community outreach.
• Perform duties under the clinical supervision of an approved registered clinical supervisor.

Benefits

• State-of-the-art medical and training facilities.
• Retirement benefits with match from day one.
• Free parking for employees.
• Savings opportunities for in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets, and local offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level