Clinical Therapist, Outpatient Behavioral Health - Full Time First Shift
About The Position
The Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist I provides individual, group, and/or family therapy focused on goal-directed treatment. The role includes managing an assigned caseload, coordinating care, developing treatment goals, providing evidence-based clinical interventions, and using measurement-based care. The therapist supports patients with both crisis and routine needs, participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning, completes clinical documentation and discharge planning, and performs related administrative tasks. The position requires a master's degree in social work, counseling, or an equivalent field, Virginia supervised-practice status, and BLS certification.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, or an equivalent field.
- 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 BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification; new hires must obtain 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.
- Ability to interact successfully with patients according to their special needs.
- Competence in assessing suicidality and developing safety plans.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Clinical documentation skills and competency with electronic medical records.
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 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 such as obtaining insurance authorizations, conducting routine chart audits, and completing 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 on on-campus dining
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
