Behavioral Health Therapist I at Inova Health System

Fairfax, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behavioral Health Therapy, Care Coordination, Therapeutic Interventions, Psycho-educational Programming, Behavioral Interventions, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation, Clinical Supervision

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Behavioral Health Therapist I The Inova Behavioral Health Services Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is looking for a dedication Behavioral Health Therapist I to join the team. This program can help people who are stepping down from inpatient care, providing structure and encouragement as individuals re-enter their family and community environments. This program can also be step up from outpatient care, with the goal of helping people avoid inpatient psychiatric admission. This role will be PRN. This program is in Fairfax, VA, near Inova Fairfax Medical Campus. Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. Featured Benefits for PRN: * State-of-the-art medical and training facilities * Retirement benefits with match from day one * Free Parking to all employees * Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more Behavioral Health Therapist I Job Responsibilities: * Performs duties under the clinical supervision of an approved clinical supervisor registered with the DBHDS or receives clinical supervision from an approved clinical supervisor registered with the DBHDS. * Provides care coordination to ensure the patient and family receive and are subsequently referred to appropriate healthcare and community resources to optimize treatment and intervention outcomes. • Provides 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. * Provides a range of mental health and/or substance use disorders 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. * May participate in inpatient and community psychoeducational programs, facilitate support groups for specified disease processes related to mental health, medical diagnosis, chronic or life-limited illnesses while assisting with community outreach. * Duties will be performed under the clinical supervision of an approved clinical supervisor. Minimum Qualifications: * Education: Master’s degree, Ph.D., PsyD, EdD in mental health, social work, counseling, psychology, or behavioral health-related field * Experience: Internship in mental health or substance use disorder treatment completed within 90 days of employment. * Certification: Basic Life Support Within 3 Months. CPI in-person training for non-violent crisis intervention, receive CPI blue card within 6 months of hire. After 9/1/25, Vistelar replaces CPI for new and renewed de-escalation certifications. * Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), or Licensed Substance Abuse Professional (LSATP) within 5 years. Must comply with the appropriate licensing board requirement for registering as a Resident in Training or Supervisee in Clinical Social Work or applicable title identified by the specific licensing board within 4 months of hire. We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ 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 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.

Responsibilities

The therapist performs duties under clinical supervision, providing care coordination to connect patients and families with appropriate healthcare and community resources. This role involves delivering various therapeutic interventions and psycho-educational programming to help patients achieve individualized service plan goals.