Behavioral Health Therapist (Licensed)

Job Description

IMPORTANT NOTICE : Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Department of Human Services (DHS) has an opportunity for an experienced Behavioral Health Therapist within the Outpatient Services Bureau (OSB) of the Behavioral Healthcare Division (BHD). This individual will be responsible for providing comprehensive, trauma informed, and culturally responsive mental health and substance use Therapy and Case Management services to Adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).

To learn more about the Department of Human Services, please visit the DHS website.

Responsibilities

Specific duties include :

• Providing direct individual / group psychotherapy, case management, and care coordination support to adults with mental health, substance use and / or co-occurring disorders;
• Conducting initial and on-going assessments to determine level of care needed;
• Providing crisis intervention while maintaining safety in the least restrictive setting possible;
• Developing and implementing treatment plans;
• Establishing effective therapeutic relationships with clients;
• Participating as a team member providing coordinated care of services;
• Serving clients in the community, which may include home visits;
• Performing case management and other related administrative duties; and
• Documenting all services in the electronic health record to ensure compliance with clinical, funding, and program licensing regulations / standards.

The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about the services provided by Arlington County, contract agencies and other agencies for the purpose of referrals to needed treatment and have understanding of the Stages of Change Model, Motivational Interviewing and is trauma informed.

Arlington County is committed to delivering client services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed manner. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring our clients are approached, engaged, and cared for in ways that demonstrate competency, sensitivity and awareness of factors which impact the client experience including but not limited to cultural identity, gender, racial, and ethnic diversity, religious / spiritual ascription, physical capability, cognitive and literacy levels, sexual orientation, and linguistic needs.

Qualifications

Minimum :

Therapists may be hired at one of the following levels :

Behavioral Health Therapist (Licensed) :

Behavioral Health Therapist (Non-VA Licensed) :

Behavioral Health (Resident / Supervisee) :

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Desirables : Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following experiences :

Special Requirements

Driver's License : The applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the applicant's place of residence or the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite. If the applicant possesses or acquires a license, the applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of the applicant's official state / district driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

Background Check : Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record and criminal history which may include an NCIC check, a Virginia State Police background check, an FBI fingerprint background check, and / or a Virginia Department of Social Services Child Protective Services Central Registry search.

Additional Information

Work Hours : 40 hours per week with normal working hours between 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., Monday through Friday with some flexibility. Employee may be required to work some evenings depending on programmatic need. Some telework available.

Although positions may be underfilled at the Non-VA Licensed or Resident / Supervisee, licensure must be earned within three years of hire. The Department of Human Services will provide supervision to staff in pursuit of licensure.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST (LICENSED) : $93,496.00 - $144,892.80 Annually

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST (NON-VA LICENSED) : $93,496.00 - $144,892.80 Annually

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (RESIDENT / SUPERVISEE) : $80,724.80 - $125,112.00 Annually

Your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are considered part of the selection process. Please do not enter "see resume" as a response to the questions.

Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Note : Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis. Interviews will be scheduled with those candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. The application process will close when the position has been filled or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This announcement may also be used to fill immediate and future vacancies within the Behavioral Health Division.

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

For more information on Arlington County's generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.

Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment.

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