Children's Behavioral Health Therapist (Resident/Supervisee)

Arlington County VA•Arlington, WA

16h•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 Behavioral Health Therapist to be part of 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, local school(s), court/detention center, and/or DHS office. The Behavioral Health Therapist position is responsible for providing an array of direct behavioral health therapeutic services (therapy, case management, care coordination, High Fidelity Wraparound-intensive care coordination) for youth experiencing mental health challenges, substance use issues, and involvement with other child service systems (including juvenile justice system, educational system, child welfare system). The Behavioral Health Therapist will also provide technical expertise and behavioral health support to external child service teams through case consultation, training, and outreach presentations. 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 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.
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.
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.
Must have at least 24 months passed between receipt of CSB services from Arlington County and employment in an Arlington County CSB program (except for Crisis Intervention services).

Nice To Haves

Fully licensed
Experience providing direct mental health services to youth in a school setting
Experienced providing co-located services
Proficient in speaking and understanding Spanish (for Bilingual positions)

Responsibilities

Providing trauma-informed and culturally responsive direct individual/family/group psychotherapy, case management, 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.
Providing crisis intervention to assist youth with maintaining safety in the least restrictive setting possible.
Establishing effective therapeutic relationships with clients and participating 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 fulfill all administrative and regulatory requirements throughout the behavioral health treatment process, including court reviews and service delivery for youth and families.