Lead Rehabilitation Therapist

Arlington County VA • Arlington, VA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Human Services is seeking a Lead Rehabilitation Therapist for the Parent Infant Education (PIE) program, a family-centered early intervention program serving infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities in home and community settings. The role provides clinical services, including assessments and therapy visits, and day-to-day oversight of four additional therapists. It also provides technical assistance and training to contracted therapy providers.

The position supports consistent use of natural learning environment practices and helps providers apply the primary provider model, coaching interaction styles, and functional, routines-based interventions. Arlington County DHS emphasizes effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed client services that recognize factors affecting each client's experience, including cultural identity, gender, racial and ethnic diversity, religion or spirituality, physical capability, cognitive and literacy levels, sexual orientation, and linguistic needs.

The position includes a $2,500 gross sign-on bonus upon hire and a second $2,500 gross sign-on bonus upon successful completion of the probationary period. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility. Some telework options may be available depending on workload and supervisor approval. Services are delivered in children's natural environments, including homes, schools or daycares, playgrounds, and other community locations; conditions may vary by location. Starting salary is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Completion of a master's degree or higher necessary for certification or licensure in the State of Virginia.
• Considerable experience providing rehabilitation therapy services to infants ages 0–3 in their natural environment, including early intervention services and training, guidance, or technical assistance to other professional providers.
• Possession of a Virginia Board of Health Professions or Virginia Department of Education license.
• State certification as an Early Intervention Professional (EIP) and Early Intervention Case Manager (EICM).
• Possess a valid driver's license, or obtain one by the time of appointment, and provide or authorize the County to obtain an official driving record; alternatively, have the ability and willingness to use alternative transportation to perform duties away from the primary worksite.
• Authorize a pre-employment background check, which includes criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history checks.
• Must meet the stated employment restriction concerning current or recent receipt of Arlington County CSB services when applying to work in an Arlington County CSB program.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading a team, including training others, providing guidance and oversight, and ensuring compliance with program requirements.
• Virginia licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor, educator with an endorsement in Special Education–Early Childhood or Early/Primary Education, Marriage and Family Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Clinical, School, or Applied Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Experience providing services and/or Virginia certification as an Early Intervention Specialist governed by Part C of IDEA.
• An Infant Mental Health endorsement from the Virginia Association for Infant Mental Health or an equivalent endorsement in another state.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Considerable knowledge and experience providing Early Intervention services and training new providers working in Early Intervention.
• Interpersonal skills to deliver feedback to colleagues while maintaining strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services, including assessments and therapy visits.
• Provide day-to-day oversight of the PIE clinical team of four additional therapists.
• Coordinate and provide initial orientation and ongoing training for newly hired County therapists and vendor therapists.
• Serve as the PIE program's technical assistance specialist, ensuring providers adhere to natural learning environment standard practices.
• Orient new providers and provide regular observation and feedback to new and existing providers.
• Consult with therapists to problem-solve complex client and family concerns and provide guidance on the primary provider model, coaching interaction style, and functional, routines-based intervention.
• Design and lead ongoing training and follow-up activities related to practices such as coaching and embedding intervention into existing routines.
• Plan and provide regular clinical training opportunities for internal and external therapists.
• Make home visits to complete assessments, therapy visits, and other meetings.

Benefits

• County government employee health benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Commuter transportation subsidies.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A generous retirement plan.
• $2,500 gross sign-on bonus upon hire and a second $2,500 gross sign-on bonus upon successful completion of the probationary period.
• Language pay premium for appointed bilingual position incumbents, paid on all hours worked and paid leave hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior