Behavioral Health Therapist (Licensed)

About the role

The positions include a $2500 gross sign-on bonus upon hire and a second $2500 gross sign-on bonus after probation. The Department of Human Services (DHS) seeks experienced clinicians to serve as part-time and full-time Behavioral Health Therapists at Clarendon House.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and develop psychoeducational curriculum in collaboration with program staff
• Provide consultation and training to staff on evidence-based educational methods
• Run psychoeducational and socialization groups
• Provide therapy services and crisis intervention
• Complete psychosocial assessments and submit authorizations to managed care organizations (MCOs)
• Participate in the day-to-day operation of the psychosocial day program

Requirements

Arlington County DHS is committed to delivering client services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed manner. Staff are dedicated to ensuring clients are engaged and cared for in ways that demonstrate competency, sensitivity, and awareness of various factors impacting the client experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a clinician
• Knowledge of evidence-based educational methods
• Ability to run psychoeducational and socialization groups
• Skills in providing therapy services and crisis intervention
• Proficiency in completing psychosocial assessments and submitting authorizations to MCOs
• Experience in the day-to-day operation of a psychosocial day program