Therapist III (PRN)

UVA Community Health•Manassas, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home. As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Requirements

Graduate Degree required. Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience required.
LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Clinical Psychologist or PMHCNS required.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification required within 3 months.
BLS required within 3 months of hire.
Approval by the Virginia Board of Social Work, Virginia Board of Counseling to provide supervision towards licensure within 3 months of hire.
Good working knowledge of computers.
Ability to care for Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Age Specific populations.
Constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping.
Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills.
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Making treatment and level of care decisions independently.
Collaborating as needed with physician providers.
Completing patient assessments.
Planning for therapeutic interventions and appropriate follow-up care.
Implementing treatment plans.
Coordinating the treatment process.
Providing services appropriate to the age and cultural diversity of the patients served.
Providing supervision toward licensure for unlicensed therapists within the Behavioral Health Department.
Upholding and demonstrating the UVA Mission, Vision and Values: Compassion, Diversity, Personal Excellence, and Teamwork.
Providing guidance to team members as they navigate patient concerns through teaching, good communication, and trust building behaviors.
Utilizing relationship building skills through rounding to provide training and coaching to team members on how to effectively connect with patients.
Using patient feedback to create innovative ideas to meet patient needs.
Ensuring team members have pertinent information to educate patients on procedures and process.
Developing and maintaining positive relationships with team members, leadership, and community providers.
Demonstrating a willingness to adjust activities to accommodate the needs of team members.
Developing team members through mentoring, precepting, orientation, and timely feedback.
Collaborating with leaders and other team members for positive experiences for patients.
Implementing treatment plan using best practice modalities and interventions to obtain optimal patient outcomes.
Establishing and maintaining control of violent patients, defending self and others against violent assaults, and reacting appropriately during a psychiatric crisis.
Continuing professional development and assuming responsibility as a self-directed professional for continuing education.
Performing additional duties as assigned.