Hybrid Mental Health Therapist - Chantilly, VA (PT, Weekends)

We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people. Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery. Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent: to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support. Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth.

• We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected.
• We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion.
• We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing.
• We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other.
• We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission.

Pay

Earn more with shift differentials:

• +$2/hr → Monday-Thursday Nights
• +$3/hr → Friday-Sunday Nights
• +$2/hr → Saturday-Sunday Days

Actual compensation is based on relevant experience, education, internal equity, and budget. Virginia pay range $44 - $55 USD.

Responsibilities

• Provide services including individual therapy, group counseling, life skills sessions, clinical interventions, crisis management, family therapy, and assist in case management and support system development.
• Conduct a thorough, accurate, clinically sound Psychosocial Assessment with the individual within 24 hours of admission.
• Maintain the clinic record, including documentation of activities performed as part of the service delivery process.
• Obtain signatures from individuals regarding treatment, as necessary.
• Provide internal education regarding DBT, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and service plan documentation.
• Prepare clinical reports and individualized service plans utilizing agency electronic clinical documentation software.
• Ensure documentation complies with best clinical practices, contracts, regulatory, and other legal requirements.
• Conduct brief interventions, individual, family, and group counseling within scope of practice.
• Participate in redirecting individual behavior while maintaining a safe milieu when necessary.
• Document all services and individual activities appropriately.
• Arrange for referral and placement of individuals in community substance use programs, housing, or employment opportunities.
• Provide case management services to promote recovery and community reintegration.
• Conduct crisis interventions and follow-up as necessary.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Virginia Involuntary Commitment process.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the DBHDS and DMAS roles within the Virginia behavioral health system.
• Participate in individual and group supervision as required.
• Participate in ongoing education, including in-services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve competency.
• Demonstrate competency through post-testing, skill observation, and performance as assessed by direct supervision.
• Complete continued authorizations for clinical and billing purposes.
• Complete all required training, attend monthly meetings, and maintain required competencies.
• Coordinate civil commitment process with necessary stakeholders.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, substance dependency, or related field.
• Unrestricted license as Licensed Mental Health Professional in Virginia (LMHP, LMHP-R, LMHP-RP or LMHP-S and CATP). Accepted licensure includes: LGPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LCP, CSAC.
• 3 years of experience in mental health, substance use treatment, or relevant work.
• Knowledge of principles of recovery, family of origin/intergenerational issues, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
• Knowledge and experience working with special populations (individuals identified as having serious mental illness, substance use diagnoses, brain injuries, and those over 60 years of age).
• Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques.
• If working with youth, experience working within the children’s system of care, their families, and stakeholders.
• Must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to start date as a condition of employment.
• State of Virginia Fingerprint Clearance.
• Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (VA DBHDS) background check.
• Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Social Services (VA DSS) Office of Background Investigations - Central Registry Search.

Skills

It would be great if you had:

• Experience working with children, youth, families, and adults with behavioral health issues.
• Knowledge of and experience with the Virginia involuntary treatment process.

Benefits

Full-time only:

• Comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity (for employees and their families).
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families.
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care).
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation).
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays.
• Company-paid parental leave available to eligible employees.

All Employees (Pool, Part-time, and Full-time):

• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support.
• After 90 days, you are auto-enrolled in the 401k Plan.