Mental Health Therapist

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Chantilly, VA

13d•$55,000 - $60,638•Onsite

About The Position

Pasadena Villa Outpatient is seeking Full-Time Therapists to join their team in Chantilly, VA. This facility specializes in mental health treatment for adults (18+) with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, and co-occurring conditions, offering outpatient care Monday through Friday. The company is part of Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare Network, providing a continuum of care across various treatment levels nationwide. They emphasize client-centered care and clinical excellence, guided by principles of Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Flexibility, Collaboration, and Service. The role involves providing individual and group therapy, assessing client needs, developing treatment plans, and acting as a liaison with referral sources and the treatment team.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or psychology.
Hold or be working toward VA licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LMHC).
Minimum of one (1) year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group therapy sessions for clients in a specialized Outpatient facility.
Assess the therapeutic needs of individuals and families and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Act as the primary contact for clients and families throughout the treatment process.
Serve as a client advocate with the treatment team.
Act as a liaison with referral sources, clinical partners, and individuals to coordinate care.
Exemplify 5 Star Service to clients, team members, referents, and families.
Demonstrate high clinical skill in assessing needs, determining interventions, and conducting therapy sessions.
Complete psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, contact logs, discharge plans, and other required reports.
Conduct weekly individual and family therapy sessions for assigned caseload.
Monitor behavioral interventions and provide skills coaching.
Conduct specialized groups as assigned.
Supervise or co-lead groups with staff or interns when appropriate.
Select appropriate interventions to meet clinical needs.
Maintain therapeutic relationships using praise and other reinforcers.
Set limits and hold boundaries in a kind and firm manner.
Demonstrate effective verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate client care.
Attend weekly clinical, consultation, and business meetings.
Present cases for discussion as pre-assigned.
Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Communicate client progress with referral sources, family, parents, or guardians.
Document services provided, incident reports, shift reports, or department reports in accordance with policies and procedures.