Behavioral Health Therapist (Licensed) (School Based Behavioral Health Therapist - Bilingual)

Arlington County VA•Arlington, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Child & Family Services Division (CFSD) of the Department of Human Services (DHS), Children’s Behavioral Health Bureau is seeking an experienced Bilingual youth clinician to serve as a Behavioral Health Therapist on a school-based outpatient team. The Bureau is responsible for providing comprehensive, trauma informed, culturally responsive mental health and substance use services to help youth, with the support of their parents, thrive in their environments. Services for youth are provided in their homes, school, community, and the DHS office. This position is embedded and co-located in the community in a local school(s) and DHS office. The Behavioral Health Therapist position is responsible for providing direct behavioral health and wellness interventions (therapy, case management, care coordination) to students primarily in school settings for youth experiencing mental health challenges, substance use, and involvement with other child service systems (including juvenile justice system, educational system, child welfare system). Additionally, this position will provide technical expertise and behavioral health support to educational teams through case consultation, training, and outreach presentations. Evenings are required to accommodate family schedules, after school appointments and school events. Arlington County DHS is committed to delivering client services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed manner. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring our clients are approached, engaged and cared for in ways that demonstrate competency, sensitivity and awareness of factors which impact the client experience including but not limited to: cultural identity, gender, racial, and ethnic diversity, religious/spiritual ascription, physical capability, cognitive and literacy levels, sexual orientation, and linguistic needs. Although positions may be filled at the Non-VA Licensed or Resident/Supervisee, licensure must be earned within three years of hire. The Department of Human Services will provide supervision to staff in pursuit of licensure.

Requirements

Possess one of the following professional licenses from the Virginia Department of Health Professions: LPC, LCP, LMFT, or LCSW.
Possess a license in a jurisdiction other than Virginia and are performing supervised assessment and evaluation, diagnostic, treatment planning, case management and counseling work while awaiting licensure from the Virginia Department of Health Professions of the following professional licenses related to a behavioral health discipline: (LPC), (LCP), (LMFT), (LCSW); Virginia clinical license must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Perform supervised assessment and evaluation, diagnostic, treatment planning, case management, and counseling work as a trainee as required, to obtain one of the following professional licenses related to a behavioral health discipline in the state of Virginia: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Must meet (apply for and receive) the educational requirements to obtain a temporary license as a Resident in Counseling (for LPC or LMFT) or Resident in Clinical Psychology (for LCP), or register as a Supervisee in Social Work (LCSW) with the Virginia Department of Health Professions within 90 days of hire.
Obtain appropriate clinical licensure within three years of hire.
Completion of the requirements for obtaining a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a clinical discipline such as Counseling, Psychiatric Social Work, Psychology, Art Therapy, or other directly related clinical discipline with internships and practicum requirements specified by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
Proficient in speaking and understanding Spanish.
Possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the applicant's place of residence or ability to use alternative modes of transportation.
Complete pre-hire federal background check and State of Virginia Central Registry check.
Pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history.
State of Virginia Child Welfare and Neglect Central Registry checks will be required.
Possess, or obtain by the time of employment, a valid driver's license, and provide a copy of or allow Arlington County to obtain a copy of the driving record.

Nice To Haves

Fully licensed
Experience in providing direct mental health services to youth in a school setting

Responsibilities

Providing trauma-informed and culturally responsive direct individual/family/group psychotherapy, case management, High-Fidelity Wraparound, and care coordination support to youth with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders in school, DHS office, home, court, and other community settings.
Attending school, office and/or community-based meetings and legal hearings.
Participating in a multi-disciplinary team; including partnering with Arlington Public School, court services, and child welfare staff, to support behavioral health service coordination, effective treatment, consultation, and enhanced overall emotional and behavioral wellbeing of youth.
Conducting intake assessments to determine diagnosis, and treatment plans/recommendations.
Assisting in the development and delivery of school-wide mental health and wellness interventions, programs, and trainings.
Providing behavioral health support within a multi-tiered intervention framework and engaging in prevention and intervention activities.
Providing crisis intervention to assist youth with maintaining safety in the least restrictive setting possible.
Establishing effective therapeutic relationships with clients and participate as a team member by coordinating services.
Participating in community outreach/engagement as requested.
Ensuring all services are documented in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in compliance with clinical, court, managed care, funding, and program licensing standards.
Maintaining accurate records and fulfilling all administrative and regulatory requirements throughout the behavioral health treatment process, including court reviews and service delivery for youth and families.