Experienced Behavioral Health Therapist

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: May 4, 2024

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTIONInova Mount Vernon Hospital is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist II with inpatient experience to join the team.As a Behavioral Health Therapist II, you will demonstrate the ability to assess and diagnose mental health and/or substance use disorders through a bio/psycho/social department specific evidenced based assessment. To help achieve our mission, you will integrate assessments using information related to cultural, clinical, ethnic, age and other factors into the plan of care. Providing a range of therapeutic interventions, psycho-educational programming, and behavioral interventions (when indicated) to assist the patient/family in achieving the goals and objectives of the individualized service plan is required. Your ability to provide care management to ensure the patient and family receive and are subsequently referred to appropriate healthcare and community resources to optimize treatment/intervention outcomes is of vital importance. This is a full-time day shift onsite position. Every other weekend. Job Responsibilities: When indicated by role, participates in inpatient and community psychoeducational programs, facilitates support groups for specified disease processes related to mental health, medical diagnosis and chronic or life-limited illnesses while assisting with community outreach as needed. Provides documentation and performs administrative functions appropriate to the clinical role and/or department. Adheres to Inova Health System's Culture of Safety and participates in maintaining a professional culture throughout the organization. Strives to increase professional knowledge, develop expertise, and works toward licensure and certifications. Practices within the Code of Ethics. Participates in staff meetings and professional committees as assigned. Qualifications: Experience: Two (2) years' experience in mental health or substance use disorder treatment, psychoeducational programming. Experience in brief, targeted, evidence-based interventions (Crisis intervention, trauma, integrative therapies). Education: Master's Degree - Social Work or Ph.D., PsyD, EdD in mental health, social work, counseling, psychology, substance use disorders or behavioral health-related field. Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association within 3 months of hire. Crisis Prevention Institute within 6 months of hire. Licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Benefits and Perks: Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute to the plan Competitive salary: Pay based experience. Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work. Supplemental Plans: Including Auto/Home Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance of up to $5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!

See Full List of Benefits Here: 2024 INOVA BENEFITS GUIDE

ABOUT US

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

_Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law._Job Type: Full-timePay: $35.63 - $67.25 per hourBenefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insuranceSchedule: Day shift Monday to FridayWork setting: In-person

Application Question(s): Must be Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), PhD or PsychD Licensed Clinical Psychologist/ (LCP) or Licensed Substance Abuse Professional (LSATP).Education: Master's (Required)License/Certification: BLS through the AHA (within 3-months) (Required) Crisis Prevention Institute (within 6 months) (Required)Ability to Relocate: Alexandria, VA 22306: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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