Behavioral Health Therapist (Licensed) at Arlington County Government

Arlington, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

149240.0

Posted On

26 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Crisis Intervention, Psychosocial Assessments, Evidence-Based Educational Methods, Case Management, Therapy Services, Curriculum Development, Spanish Proficiency

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Positions may include a $2500 gross sign-on bonus upon hire and a second $2500 gross sign-on bonus after probation has been met. 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) [https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/DHS]is seeking experienced clinicians to serve as part-time and full-time, Behavioral Health Therapists at Clarendon House, the psychosocial rehabilitation program in the Behavioral Healthcare Division of DHS. Clarendon House is a community-based rehabilitation program working with adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. The program provides a wide array of services to clients to include psychoeducation, advocacy and case management, medication and psychiatric care, rehabilitation skills training, etc. To learn more about this program click here [https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/DHS/Behavioral-Healthcare] These positions will be spent at the day program working directly with adults with serious mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders and are responsible primarily for the formulation and continued development of psycho educational curriculum in collaboration with program staff and the provision of consultation and training to staff on evidence-based educational methods. In addition, the employees are responsible for running psycho educational and socialization groups, providing therapy services, crisis intervention, completing required psychosocial assessments and submitting authorizations to managed care organizations (MCOs) and participating in the day-to-day operation of the psychosocial day program. Arlington County DHS 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.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement psycho-educational curriculum and lead socialization groups for adults with serious mental illness. Provide therapy services, crisis intervention, and complete psychosocial assessments while collaborating with program staff.