Behavioral Health Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Capital Area Pediatrics offers accessible, comprehensive pediatric care to families at five practice locations throughout Northern Virginia.

For both sickness and health, generations of families have chosen Capital Area Pediatrics to provide outstanding care and an exceptional patient experience.

We are currently accepting applications for the role of Behavioral Health Therapist - Part Time (to include evenings).

About the Role

Capital Area Pediatrics is seeking licensed and non-licensed therapists / counseling residents who desire an opportunity to work with children, adolescents, parents, and families.

You will be working collaboratively within a private pediatric practice that is launching embedded behavioral health through in-person or telemedicine, seven days a week.

This practice has five offices across Northern Virginia in Ashburn, Herndon, Vienna, Falls Church and Sleepy Hollow. This is a flexible part-time (to include evenings) position with a minimum of 8 hours / week.

For non-licensed therapists / counseling residents, supervision will be provided. This is an opportunity for clinicians that may be seeking experience in direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group and family therapy.
• Work with children and adolescents of all ages and backgrounds.
• Conduct intake assessments and safety assessments.
• Maintain supportive documentation through an electronic medical record.
• Develop and conduct psychoeducational workshops for patients and parents
• Be part of a collaborative team of medical and behavioral health practitioners.
• Participate in treatment team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills i.e. Microsoft Office suite, ability to navigate websites and experience with practice management software knowledge is preferred.
• Ability to travel to all site locations and work flexible hours.
• Ability to handle medical records discreetly.
• Knowledge of medical issues and terminology.
• Ability to multi-task and perform well in stressful situations.
• Strong communication skills and a customer service orientation.
• Time management and strong organizational skills.
• Can work independently and with a team.

Requirements

• Hold an active license in the state of Virginia (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) or
• Possess a master’s degree in relevant area and are on licensure track.
• Well-versed in evidence-based practice and CBT.
• Experience in trauma-informed care preferred.
• Have experience or background in child development.

Capital Area Pediatrics ("the Company") is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies.

All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of the Company and the Company will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.