Behavioral Health Therapist (Licensed) (School Based Behavioral Health Ther at Arlington County Government

Arlington, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 26

Salary

149240.0

Posted On

08 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behavioral Health Therapy, Case Management, Care Coordination, Trauma-Informed Care, Spanish Proficiency, Youth Counseling, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Crisis Intervention, Culturally Responsive Care

Industry

Government Administration

Description

This position includes 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 Child & Family Services Division [https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/DHS/Child-Family-Services](CFSD) of the Department of Human Services (DHS), Children’s Behavioral Health Bureau is seeking an experienced Bilingual youth clinician to serve as a Behavioral Health Therapist on a school-based outpatient team. The Bureau is responsible for providing comprehensive, trauma informed, culturally responsive mental health and substance use services to help youth, with the support of their parents, thrive in their environments. Services for youth are provided in their homes, school, community, and the DHS office. This position is embedded and co-located in the community in a local school(s) and DHS office. The Behavioral Health Therapist position is responsible for providing direct behavioral health and wellness interventions (therapy, case management, care coordination) to students primarily in school settings for youth experiencing mental health challenges, substance use, and involvement with other child service systems (including juvenile justice system, educational system, child welfare system). Additionally, this position will provide technical expertise and behavioral health support to educational teams through case consultation, training, and outreach presentations. Evenings are required to accommodate family schedules, after school appointments and school events. 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. Although positions may be filled at the Non-VA Licensed or Resident/Supervisee, licensure must be earned within three years of hire. The Department of Human Services will provide supervision to staff in pursuit of licensure. The applicable salary ranges for each designation are below (Effective July 1, 2026): * Behavioral Health Therapist (Licensed): $96,304-$149,240 Annually * Behavioral Health (Resident/Supervisee): $83,158.40-$128,876.80 Annually * Behavioral Health Therapist (Non-VA Licensed): $96,304-$149,240 Annually

Responsibilities

Provide direct behavioral health interventions, therapy, and case management to students within school settings. Offer technical expertise and behavioral health support to educational teams through consultation, training, and outreach.