Clinical Therapist I, Outpatient Behavioral Health - Full Time
About The Position
The Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist I provides individual, group, and/or family therapy focused on goal-directed treatment. The therapist supports assigned patients through discharge planning, clinical documentation, crisis and routine support, multidisciplinary treatment planning, case management, care coordination, goal development, evidence-based interventions, and measurement-based care. The position also includes administrative responsibilities such as obtaining insurance authorizations and completing chart audits and required school or work forms. The therapist maintains required training and participates in supervision and meetings as directed.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling, or equivalent.
- Virginia Supervisee in Social Work or Resident in Counseling credential.
- Must obtain clinical licensure within six months of completing the required clinical hours.
- American Heart Association-approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for a Healthcare Provider (HCP); 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.
- Ability to provide assessment, care, and treatment appropriate to the age and treatment needs of patients served.
- Ability to interact 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 an electronic medical health record.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with the identified population.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy focused on goal-directed treatment.
- 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 of service.
- 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, and goal development.
- Prepare and deliver evidence-based clinical interventions and measurement-based care.
- Obtain required insurance authorizations and complete routine chart audits and required school and work forms.
- Maintain position-specific training requirements and participate in supervision and meetings as directed.
Benefits
- Zero-deductible health plan
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Retirement savings match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Incentive-based wellness program membership
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending account for childcare
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Professional development
- Discounts to on-campus dining
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
