Clinical Therapist, Outpatient Behavioral Health - Full Time First Shift

Valley Health System • Woodstock, VA

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About The Position

The Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist I provides individual, group, and/or family therapy focused on goal-directed treatment. The role supports outpatient behavioral health patients through clinical assessment, evidence-based interventions, care coordination, treatment planning, and crisis and routine support.

The therapist manages an individual caseload and completes required clinical documentation, discharge planning, insurance authorizations, and other administrative tasks. The position also requires maintaining training requirements and participating in supervision and meetings as directed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent.
• Virginia Supervisee in Social Work or Resident in Counseling status.
• Must obtain clinical licensure within six months of completing the required clinical hours.
• American Heart Association-approved Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification; new hires must obtain 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 ages 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 competence 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 individual caseload, including case management, care coordination, treatment planning, and goal development.
• Prepare and deliver evidence-based clinical interventions and measurement-based care.
• Complete administrative tasks such as obtaining insurance authorizations, performing routine chart audits, and completing required school and work forms.
• Maintain position training requirements and participate in supervision and meetings as directed.

Benefits

• Zero-deductible health plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Retirement savings match
• Employee assistance program
• 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