Clinical Therapist I, Outpatient Behavioral Health - Full Time

Valley Health • Winchester, VA

1d • $29 - $44

About The Position

The Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist I provides individual, group, and/or family therapy focused on goal-directed treatment. The therapist manages an assigned caseload and provides case management, care coordination, treatment planning, goal development, evidence-based clinical interventions, and measurement-based care. The role also includes crisis and routine support, discharge planning, clinical documentation, administrative tasks, and participation in supervision and meetings.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent.
• Supervisee in Social Work or Resident in Counseling in Virginia.
• Must obtain clinical licensure within six months of completing the required clinical hours.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification is required; new hires must have the appropriate AHA certification before completing orientation.
• Knowledge of cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological stages of human growth and development.
• Knowledge of behavioral health diagnoses and evidence-based treatments.
• Competence in providing assessment, care, and treatment appropriate to the age and treatment needs of patients served.
• Competence in interacting successfully with patients according to their special needs.
• Competence in assessing suicidality and safety planning.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Clinical documentation skills and competency with electronic medical health records.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with the identified population.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and complete discharge planning for assigned patients.
• Complete required documentation, including Psychosocial Assessments, Individualized Service Plans, Progress Notes, and Discharge Plans, by midnight on the day services are provided.
• Maintain daily availability and flexibility to provide crisis and routine support as needed.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning.
• Manage an assigned caseload, including case management, care coordination, treatment planning, goal development, and preparation and delivery of evidence-based clinical interventions and measurement-based care.
• Complete administrative tasks, including obtaining required insurance authorizations, routine chart audits, and required school and work forms.
• Maintain required training and actively participate in supervision and meetings as directed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Zero-deductible health plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Retirement savings match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Membership in Healthy U, an incentive-based wellness program
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account for childcare
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Professional development
• Discounts to on-campus dining

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level