ACT Therapist IV

Prince William County Government•Prince William County, VA

About The Position

The Therapist IV is a supervisory role on a recovery-oriented, evidence-based, community-based Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program serving adults with serious mental illness or co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders. Services are primarily delivered in the community, including at individuals’ homes, jails, or other locations where clients are present. The ACT Team Lead provides clinical supervision and oversight, assessment, intervention, risk assessment and monitoring, counseling and therapy, and leadership for the ACT team. The role oversees program fidelity and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. The position provides clinical oversight of case management and therapy services and direct case management for highly complex cases. Services include outreach, assessment, linkage and coordination with providers, advocacy, aftercare, crisis intervention, and support for individuals at high risk for suicide or homicide. The Therapist IV also works with community support groups and agencies to develop and implement individual treatment plans and primary prevention programs. The role includes supervision of staff and senior clinical staff, clinical guidance for risk and crisis management, monitoring and evaluation of clinical services, clinical documentation and record audits, conducting and reviewing clinical evaluations, and coordinating program components. The Therapist IV provides evidence-based treatment and comprehensive assessments, develops and updates treatment plans, supports crisis intervention, collaborates with community stakeholders, and completes court reports and administrative work. This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule of 8 a.m.–4 p.m., plus one evening shift until 8 p.m. The candidate also provides evening facility coverage and works weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule. The starting salary range is $91,162.50–$121,836.00.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field.
At least 3 years of experience providing oversight and direct clinical services to adults with complex mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
At least 2 years of professional-level supervisory experience.
Virginia licensure as an LPC, LCSW, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
Valid driver’s license.
Pass a DMV record check and TB test.
Pass and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
Pass a fingerprint-based National Criminal History Record Check; employment is contingent on passing.
Undergo a search of the Department of Social Services registry of founded child abuse and neglect complaints.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on an ACT team.
Experience providing services in the community outside an office setting.
Experience as a supervisor on an ACT team.
Experience with evidence-based practices for adults with serious mental illness or co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders.
Experience conducting, writing, and reviewing clinical evaluations.
Experience monitoring compliance with Medicaid, state, federal, and agency requirements.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical oversight of ACT case management and therapy services.
Provide case management for highly complex cases, including outreach, assessment, provider linkage and coordination, advocacy, and aftercare.
Provide crisis intervention for individuals, including those at high risk for suicide or homicide.
Assess, intervene, counsel, provide therapy and education, and coordinate liaison services with community groups and agencies.
Support staff in evaluating risk and potential need for hospitalization; develop, implement, and monitor crisis management plans.
Provide regular scheduled and ad hoc clinical supervision to staff.
Supervise senior-level clinical staff, students, volunteers, and other staff.
Provide staff with clinical guidance and feedback on risk assessment and management of potential crises.
Monitor clinical team services through supervision, guidance, and evaluation of clinical staff.
Monitor records for compliance with agency policies and procedures; prepare reports and provide staff feedback and education.
Conduct, write, and review clinical evaluations, including evaluations for courts, hospitals, residential rehabilitation programs, social services, and Social Security Administration processes.
Conduct screening interviews and make initial diagnoses and treatment recommendations.
Coordinate program components and design and conduct evaluations of prevention programming within the division and community.
Oversee evidence-based practices for services targeting adults with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
Provide treatment intended to reduce psychiatric hospitalizations and relapse, increase meaningful daily activities, improve medical health and wellness, improve personal outcomes, and stabilize substance use and co-occurring disorders.
Conduct comprehensive assessments, including ASAM Criteria and WHODAS, and formulate diagnoses.
Develop, implement, and recommend updates to treatment plans based on individuals’ changing needs.
Maintain clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record and ensure program compliance with agency, Medicaid, MCO, and DBHDS licensure requirements through chart audits and monthly approvals.
Provide direct staff support when individuals need crisis intervention services.
Document services, contacts, and attempted contacts with individuals, families, and collateral contacts.
Collaborate with other programs, departments, professionals, and community stakeholders.
Complete clinical record-keeping, court reports, and administrative functions.
Implement program, systems, state, and federal directives as needed.
Participate in agency committees and internal stakeholder meetings.
Lead the ACT team, oversee fidelity, and ensure adherence to applicable local, state, and federal guidelines.
Provide evening facility coverage and work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule.

Benefits

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) retirement.
401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans.
Paid annual leave.
Paid personal leave.
Paid sick leave.
Paid holidays.
Optional group medical and dental health plans.
Optional group life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Career development opportunities.
Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.