Therapist, Behavioral Health Outpatient Services

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

Introduction

Loudoun County's Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Developmental Services (MHSADS) department is a collaborative team of skilled professionals dedicated to supporting and connecting individuals and their families with person-centered and evidence-based services. Our diverse skills and expertise, whether those include Clinical, Behavioral Health, Residential Support, IT, HR, Finance, Compliance, or Operations each contributes to the wellbeing of our Loudoun County residents and community.

We welcome new teammates who approach their professional careers with enthusiasm and dedication to empowering change, growth, and development.

Job Summary

Therapists in our Behavioral Health Outpatient Program provide dynamic, integrated, and effective care to persons impacted by substance use, mental health disorders, and/or trauma.

In this role, you will provide:

• Assessment and evaluation, individual, group, and family therapy
• Assessment and referral for individuals in need of detoxification and/or residential treatment services, and monitoring/ coordination of services with treatment vendors as appropriate
• Service Coordination, including with the Medication Services Team
• Crisis intervention and stabilization, interagency consultation, and coordination of treatment services
• Close collaboration with our community partners, including Juvenile Court Services, Department of Family Services, the Public Schools, Adult Probation, ASAP, and the Department of Community Corrections
• Completion and maintenance of all clinical records and documentation according to federal, state, and agency policies and procedures to assure compliance

MHSADS places a high priority on professional training and career development. Our therapists are supported in efforts to learn and utilize effective, person-centered, trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions.

• Therapists are provided opportunities and supervision resources to obtain and maintain professional licensure
• Therapists also receive training and supervision for certification from Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) as a Certified Preadmission Screening Clinician (CPASC)

Hiring salary will be commensurate with experience. Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in a field eligible for professional licensure as: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP); or other licensure where permitted and one (1) year of professional experience working with individuals who have a mental health and/or substance use diagnosis, which includes internship experience.

Valued Skills and Experience:

• Comprehensive clinical skills in providing individual, group, and family therapy
• Formal training in treatment of substance abuse and mental health issues
• Dedication to fully contributing as a member of a clinical team
• Advanced organizational skills
• Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) and multilingual applicants are encouraged to apply
• Ability to provide behavioral health services remotely using appropriate technological support and according to professional standards

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

Job Contingencies:
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment background check to include fingerprinting, credit, NCIC, DMV and TB test. Must have a good driving record and a valid driver's license in Virginia or regional state of residence.


Special Requirements:
Work schedule is 37.5 hours per week and will include evening hours two nights per week
Must be fitted for N-95 (or similar) mask to safely provide on-site services as needed