Behavioral Health Therapist I

Inova Health System • Fairfax, VA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Kellar Center Fairfax is looking for a dedicated Behavioral Health Therapist I to join the Partial Hospitalization Program team. This role provides trauma-informed care for teens aged 12-18 in a high-acuity setting, offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of adolescents through case management and therapy. As an integral part of the Inova Kellar Center team, the therapist will offer person-centered care in an outpatient family services department, involving a dynamic mix of case management and therapeutic interventions. This position is full-time, day shift (Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) with some evening hours for coverage needs and a possibility of adjustment of hours to 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality, and patient experience, and is recognized as a top employer.

Requirements

• Master’s degree, Ph.D., PsyD, EdD in mental health, social work, counseling, psychology, or behavioral health-related field
• Internship in mental health or substance use disorder treatment completed within 90 days of employment.
• Basic Life Support Within 3 Months.
• CPI in-person training for non-violent crisis intervention, receive CPI blue card within 6 months of hire.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure

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 while assisting with community outreach.
• Duties will be performed under the clinical supervision of an approved clinical supervisor.

Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees