Therapist I

UVA Health • Manassas, VA

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About The Position

Therapist I Job Code: BH1100 Sunday-Wednesday | 3p-1a ABOUT US We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day. JOB TYPE Classification: Non Exempt Supervises Positions: JOB SUMMARY The Therapist I reports to the Supervisor of Behavioral Health Therapy and/or Manager of Behavioral Health Operations. The Therapist I provides complete patient assessments, plans for therapeutic interventions and appropriate follow up care, implementing treatment plans, coordination of the treatment process and discharge planning under the supervision of a licensed therapist. Also demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age and cultural diversity of the patients served. In addition, the therapist will uphold and demonstrate the UVA Mission, Vision and Values: Compassion, Diversity, Personal Excellence, and Teamwork. The Therapist I will work under the supervision required by their specific license and/or state board requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate Degree required.
• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field.
• Licensure:Supervisee in Social Work, Resident in Counseling or Psychology Resident.
• Applicants who plan to obtain post-graduate training must register as a resident in psychology prior to beginning supervision and make application at the time of the registration of residency (VA Only) required.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention within 3 months of hire required.
• BLS within 3 months of hire required.
• Good working knowledge of computers.
• Ability to care for behavioral health and substance used disorder age-specific populations.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience (including internships or pre-doctorate residencies) preferred.
• N/A

Responsibilities

• Provides complete patient assessments
• Plans for therapeutic interventions and appropriate follow up care
• Implementing treatment plans
• Coordination of the treatment process and discharge planning under the supervision of a licensed therapist
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age and cultural diversity of the patients served
• Uphold and demonstrate the UVA Mission, Vision and Values: Compassion, Diversity, Personal Excellence, and Teamwork
• Work under the supervision required by their specific license and/or state board requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees