Behavioral Health Therapist I Adolescent Mental Health Programs (IOP)
About The Position
The Inova Keller Center is hiring a Behavioral Health Therapist I for its Adolescent Mental Health Programs. The therapist will work primarily with the Intensive Outpatient Program and also support the Partial Hospitalization Program. The Keller Center provides mental health and substance use disorder treatment programs and an innovative special education school serving families throughout Northern Virginia. The position is based in Fairfax, Virginia, and is full-time, day shift, Monday through Friday, with core hours from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Some flexibility may be needed to cover the Partial Hospitalization Program earlier in the day. The therapist performs duties under the clinical supervision of an approved clinical supervisor registered with the DBHDS, or receives clinical supervision from such a supervisor. The role provides care coordination and therapeutic, psycho-educational, and behavioral interventions to support patients and families in meeting individualized service plan goals.
Requirements
- Master's degree, Ph.D., PsyD, or EdD in Mental Health, Social Work, Counseling, Substance Use Disorders, or a related Behavioral Health field.
- Two years of experience in mental health or substance use disorder treatment and psychoeducational programming, including targeted evidence-based interventions such as crisis intervention, trauma, and integrative therapies.
- Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within three months of hire.
- Obtain Crisis Prevention Institute certification within six months of hire.
- Hold one of the following licenses: 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).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with adolescent patients is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform duties under the clinical supervision of an approved clinical supervisor registered with the DBHDS, or receive clinical supervision from such a supervisor.
- Provide care coordination so patients and families receive and are referred to appropriate healthcare and community resources to optimize treatment and intervention outcomes.
- Provide therapeutic interventions, psycho-educational programming, and behavioral interventions when indicated to help patients and families achieve individualized service plan goals and objectives.
- Work primarily with the Intensive Outpatient Program and provide support to the Partial Hospitalization Program.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Team member wellness program
- Inova matches the first 5% of eligible retirement contributions, starting on the first day
- Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
- Up to $10,000 in student loan assistance
- Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, their spouses or partners, and their children
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
