CS Therapist III
About The Position
Prince William County Community Services (CS) is seeking qualified applicants to fill a full-time Therapist III supervisor position to lead the Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) team. The program serves adults with serious mental illness or co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders. Services offered by CPST staff include assessment, counseling, therapeutic interventions, care coordination, and crisis and functional supports to provide strengths-based, goal-directed interventions focused on restoring daily living skills, building natural supports, and achieving person-centered goals. This position is located in Woodbridge, VA. This position qualifies for a hiring bonus of $5,000, paid in two equal installments: $2,500 after 90 days of employment and the final $2,500 upon successful completion of the probationary period.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related human services field
- Must possess an unrestricted LCSW, LPC, LMFT or Licensed Clinical Psychologist within the Commonwealth of Virginia
- 3 years or more of experience in the delivery of human services for adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Must pass DMV record check
- Must pass TB test
- Must pass a fingerprinted-based national criminal history record check
- Must pass a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglect maintained by the Department of Social Services.
Nice To Haves
- 3 years or more of experience providing community-based services to adults diagnosed with SMI and other co-occurring disorders in a CSB or public behavioral health agency
- Experience providing administrative, clinical, and licensure supervision in a behavioral healthcare agency
- Experience conducting comprehensive assessments and mental health/substance use screenings and formulating diagnoses
- Awareness, knowledge, and experience with providing mental health skill building
- Experience monitoring compliance with Medicaid and other state and federal requirements for billing purposes
- Experience using an Electronic Health Record
- Experience collaborating with and building relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and other departments
- Experience with hiring, performance issues, employee evaluations, and progressive discipline
- Experience working with evidence-based interventions and providing crisis intervention
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision of the day-to-day operations of the CPST team, including administrative and clinical supervision.
- Provide supervisory oversight of clinical documentation to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with Medicaid, MCO, and licensure standards.
- Complete documentation per DMAS and agency requirements.
- Perform monthly chart reviews.
- Assist the Therapist IV with screening individuals for CPST services.
- Manage a caseload.
- Deliver community-based services.
- Provide support and training to frontline staff.
- Perform risk assessments and crisis intervention services as needed.
- Assist the SLS Therapist IV and SLS Program Manager with coaching, training, and mentoring CPST staff.
- Consult with Prince William County Community Services’ internal and external partners and other community agencies to facilitate referrals and service provision for individuals in need of CPST services.
Benefits
- Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
- Paid Annual Leave
- Paid Personal Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
- Optional Group Life Insurance
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Development Opportunities
- Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
