Behavioral Health Therapist II, Outpatient Behavioral Health, Hybrid
About The Position
ChristianaCare’s Outpatient Behavioral Health department is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented Behavioral Health Therapist II with strong clinical expertise, a trauma-informed approach, the ability to build trusting therapeutic relationships with a diverse patient population, and a commitment to patient-centered outcomes. The position supports the Wilmington and MAP II locations and provides office-based clinical assessment and mental health therapy services for a diverse caseload of patients. The position follows a Monday–Friday day shift schedule, with no weekends or holidays. Flexibility to travel between two sites in Newark and Wilmington is strongly preferred. A hybrid blend of onsite and remote work is available; remote days may change or be adjusted on an ad hoc basis to meet departmental needs.
Requirements
- A master’s or doctoral degree that qualifies the candidate for licensure or certification in their state.
- Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) and Mental Health Counselors (MHCs) must have at least two years or 3,000 hours of post-master’s clinically supervised experience and must be licensed to bill independently.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.
- Two to three years of experience in a mental health setting preferred.
- Flexibility to travel between two sites in Newark and Wilmington strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct individual psychotherapy with assigned patients and group therapy sessions using evidence-based practices.
- Conduct psychosocial evaluations and provide diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations.
- Develop coordinated treatment plans in collaboration with other members of the treatment team.
- Report and update pertinent patient information to physicians and the treatment team in a timely manner.
- Identify milieu deficits and assist in implementing appropriate measures to meet needs.
- Track referrals of patients requesting services.
- Coordinate care on an ongoing basis with medical and psychiatric providers inside and outside ChristianaCare.
- Complete clinical documentation concisely, accurately, and on time, using technology appropriately.
- Participate in milieu meetings, including practice huddles, team meetings, clinical supervision, and community meetings.
- Participate in assigned programs and attend continuing education opportunities to meet job requirements and maintain current knowledge of psychotherapy and social work practice.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive first-day medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, including low deductibles and $0 copays for unlimited primary care with ChristianaCare providers and unlimited urgent care visits at GoHealth facilities.
- Prorated paid time off each year, including seven major holidays, with options to roll over or cash out unused time.
- Up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
- Fertility care through Progyny, maternity education and support, and up to $5,000 in adoption assistance.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service.
- Two retirement plans, including a 403(b) with up to a 50% match and a company-funded contribution of 3%–5% based on service.
- Free financial coaching, counseling, and budgeting support.
- Employee assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
