Children's Behavioral Health Therapist (Resident/Supervisee) at Arlington County Government

Arlington, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Aug, 26

Salary

149240.0

Posted On

29 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behavioral Health Therapy, Case Management, Care Coordination, High Fidelity Wraparound, Trauma-Informed Care, Crisis Intervention, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Youth Mental Health, Substance Use Counseling, Culturally Responsive Care, Spanish Proficiency

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 Behavioral Health Therapist to be part of 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, local school(s), court/detention center, and/or DHS office. The Behavioral Health Therapist position is responsible for providing an array of direct behavioral health therapeutic services (therapy, case management, care coordination, High Fidelity Wraparound-intensive care coordination) for youth experiencing mental health challenges, substance use issues, and involvement with other child service systems (including juvenile justice system, educational system, child welfare system). The Behavioral Health Therapist will also provide technical expertise and behavioral health support to external child service teams through case consultation, training, and outreach presentations. 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 therapeutic services, including therapy and case management, for youth facing mental health and substance use challenges. Offer technical expertise and support to external child service teams through consultation, training, and outreach.