Behavioral Health Therapist (Mobile Outreach)

About the role

Arlington County’s Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist (Licensed) to join the Mobile Outreach Support Team (MOST) within the Client Services Entry Bureau. The team provides mobile outreach to the community, responding to urgent and crisis behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments in community settings.
• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization services.
• Deliver short‑term counseling to individuals and families.
• Assist individuals and families in identifying and accessing resources.
• Link clients to appropriate services as needed.
• Perform welfare checks.
• Partner with police and first responders to divert individuals from arrest and/or hospitalization when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist (or Non‑VA Licensed/Resident‑Supervisee who will obtain licensure within three years of hire).
• Commitment to delivering services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma‑informed manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including law enforcement and emergency responders.
• Willingness to engage in supervision provided by the Department of Human Services to pursue licensure, if applicable.

Benefits

• $2,500 gross sign‑on bonus upon hire.
• Additional $2,500 gross sign‑on bonus after successful completion of probation.

Application notice: All applicants must thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. Attachments such as a resume do not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.