Behavioral Health Therapist I PRN

Inova Health System • Fairfax, VA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for a dedicated Behavioral Health Therapist to join the team. This is a PRN position requiring a flexible schedule to cover weekdays or weekends. Shifts are 8 hours with an 8-9 am start time. Inova is a national healthcare leader recognized for safety, quality, and patient experience, and is a top employer in the D.C. metro area and the nation. The Behavioral Health Therapist 1 provides a range of mental health and/or substance use disorders therapeutic interventions, psycho-educational programming, and behavioral interventions to assist patients/families in achieving individualized service plan goals. Responsibilities may include participating in inpatient and community psychoeducational programs, facilitating support groups for various conditions, and assisting with community outreach. Duties are performed under the clinical supervision of an approved registered clinical supervisor.

Requirements

• Certification - Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire.
• Crisis Prevention Institute in-person training for non-violent crisis intervention, receive CPI blue card within 6 months of hire; After 9/1/25, Vistelar replaces CPI for new and renewed de-escalation certifications.
• Licensure - 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) within 5 years.
• Must comply with the appropriate licensing board requirement for registering as a Resident in Training or Supervisee in Clinical Social Work or applicable title identified by the specific licensing board within 4 months of hire.
• Experience -Internship in mental health or substance use disorder treatment completed within 90 days of employment.
• Education - Masters Degree Behavioral Science and Health Masters degree, Ph.D., PsyD, EdD in mental health, social work, counseling, psychology, or behavioral health-related field.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with high acuity, community health or hospitalization

Responsibilities

• Provides a range of mental health and/or substance use disorders therapeutic interventions, psycho-educational programming and behavioral interventions (when indicated) to assist the patient/family in achieving the goals and objectives of the individualized service plan.
• May participate in inpatient and community psychoeducational programs.
• Facilitate support groups for specified disease processes related to mental health, medical diagnosis, chronic or life-limited illnesses.
• Assisting with community outreach.

Benefits

• State-of-the-art medical and training facilities
• Retirement benefits with match from day one
• Free Parking to all employees
• Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level