Behavioral Health Therapist Sr., Variable Part Time, Emergency Services

Adventist HealthCare•Silver Spring, MD

13d•$32 - $48

About The Position

White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire a Behavioral Health Therapist Sr. who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. As a Behavioral Health Therapist Sr., you will: • Conduct substance use assessments and consultations on inpatient psychiatric units using ASAM criteria to determine level of care recommendations. • Provide timely documentation and recommendations to the treatment team and assist with care coordination. • Facilitate therapeutic group sessions on adult and adolescent inpatient psychiatric units, focusing on evidence-based interventions and recovery-oriented practices. • Support the Adult PHP program by providing consults and leading groups as needed based on census and patient needs. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and care navigators, to ensure integrated treatment planning. • Provide psychoeducation on substance use, relapse prevention, and coping strategies. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources for substance use and mental health services to support patient referrals. • Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, and quality improvement initiatives. • Ensure compliance with organizational policies, state regulations, and professional standards of practice.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical social work experience, preferably in medical or behavioral health settings.
Current licensure as LCSW-C, LCPC, or equivalent.
Proficiency in conducting substance use assessments with ASAM criteria.
Strong skills in assessment, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Nice To Haves

Experience facilitating group therapy with adults and/or adolescents preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct substance use assessments and consultations on inpatient psychiatric units using ASAM criteria to determine level of care recommendations.
Provide timely documentation and recommendations to the treatment team and assist with care coordination.
Facilitate therapeutic group sessions on adult and adolescent inpatient psychiatric units, focusing on evidence-based interventions and recovery-oriented practices.
Support the Adult PHP program by providing consults and leading groups as needed based on census and patient needs.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and care navigators, to ensure integrated treatment planning.
Provide psychoeducation on substance use, relapse prevention, and coping strategies.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources for substance use and mental health services to support patient referrals.
Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, and quality improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, state regulations, and professional standards of practice.