New Horizons Clinic-Based Therapist II

Prince William County Government•Prince William County, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The New Horizons Treatment and Recovery Program Therapist II (Clinical Services Caseworker) position is part of a team that provides creative, evidence-based therapeutic services to improve and empower individuals to successfully manage complex mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorder issues in an outpatient setting. Prince William County Community Services (CS) is a dynamic agency that fosters innovation, embraces inclusivity, offers opportunities to professionally learn and grow, and uses a team approach to achieve the highest level of service-driven results for individuals and their families. This full-time, clinic-based position has a flexible schedule with a 4 or 5-day work week that includes Thursday evenings until 8:00 p.m. The position provides outpatient services in the CS Woodbridge office. This position qualifies for a $5,000 hiring bonus, paid in two equal installments after 90 days of employment and upon successful completion of the probationary period. The Therapist II position is uniquely situated within a team of clinicians who split their time working in the office and providing services within area public high schools.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related behavioral science field
Ability to demonstrate licensure eligibility for professional licensure as an LCSW or LPC in the Commonwealth of Virginia and achieve independent licensure within 48 months
1-2 years of experience providing services to children, adolescents and families with issues related to mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders in an outpatient care setting
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must pass DMV record check
Must pass TB test
Must pass and maintain first aid and CPR certification
Must pass a fingerprint-based National Criminal History Record Check.
Not eligible for employment with barrier crime history

Nice To Haves

Experience providing case management and direct clinical services to youth and families with complex mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders
Experience providing group and family therapy for youth
Experience with Medicaid-funded services for youth
Experience collaborating with other service providers
Possess an unrestricted LPC or LCSW in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Responsibilities

Maintaining a caseload of individuals served
Conducting comprehensive assessments to include the ASAM criteria, WHODAS and formulating diagnoses
Developing and implementing treatment plans
Providing outpatient treatment and case management services to youth and families with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring issues
Maintaining clinical documentation in Electronic Health Record according to agency, Medicaid, MCO and licensure policies and procedures for own caseload
Provides crisis intervention services for own caseload
Develops and maintains effective collaborative relationships with other professionals, service providers, and community agencies