Psychotherapist

We’re on a mission to end HIV/AIDS through integrated, personalized, judgment-free care. That means meeting people where they are and supporting the whole person—medically, socially, and emotionally. Every role here plays a part in that mission. We believe healthcare works best when it’s rooted in equity, dignity, and access for all. At Vivent Health, we’re building a culture where every person—both patients and employees—feels seen, respected, and empowered to thrive.

This isn’t just a workplace. It’s a community. It’s a mission. It’s your chance to be part of something bigger. Our model brings together medical care, behavioral health, pharmacy, research, and prevention, creating a holistic approach that changes lives every day.

About the role

The Therapist in the Behavioral Health and Wellness Clinic provides competent, patient-centered, best-practice, and evidence-based behavioral health and wellness services under the supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness. The primary purpose of this position is to enhance the Clinic’s capacity to provide psychotherapy, including individual, couple, and family services, that are high quality and patient-centered. The Therapist will conduct intake, assessment, treatment planning, and therapy throughout the care and discharge processes, including follow-up care. The role also involves participating in the delivery of other behavioral health and wellness services guided by educational, psycho-educational, and psychotherapeutic perspectives at various levels of practice. The Therapist must appreciate the "business behind the business" and engage in administrative tasks that support and enhance departmental functioning. The Therapist reports directly to the Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the delivery of a variety of behavioral health and wellness services, including educational, psycho-educational, and psychotherapeutic interventions at various levels of practice, with a focus on individual, couple, and family psychotherapy. This includes on-call/after-hours care and may require obtaining additional training, specialized expertise, certification, and/or licensure.
• Participate in administrative tasks related to behavioral health and wellness services, such as program and policy development/maintenance, marketing, research activities, and assisting with financial/billing tasks.
• Stay abreast of changing developments in the treatment of HIV and mental health/substance use conditions.
• Ensure all clinic mental health patients receive quality assessments and accurate diagnoses, including initial screening and appropriate referral for substance use disorders. Facilitate admission to treatment facilities and provide follow-up interventions as necessary.
• Prepare, formulate, and evaluate appropriate treatment plans for each assigned patient, focusing on improving their total quality of life.
• Manage each treatment plan in consultation with appropriate persons and service providers.
• Act as a liaison between patients and their collateral contacts.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports, correspondence, and patient record documentation.
• Ensure all necessary information, documents, and evaluations are in the official case record.
• Develop knowledge of and maintain regular communication with specialized service providers and other care/treatment providers to facilitate patient access and coordinate care.
• Actively participate in Behavioral Health and Wellness Clinic staff meetings, individual and group supervision sessions, and continuing education events/trainings.
• Regularly report to the Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness on all assigned responsibilities.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness.
• Adhere to all agency policies, including confidentiality, the Employee Handbook, the Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, and Standards of Conduct.

Requirements

• An accredited Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Licensure as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), or LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in the state of service.
• Experience providing in-person, video-based, and telephone-based therapy.
• Experience in providing behavioral health and wellness services, including both mental health and substance abuse services.
• Knowledge of and a skill base for behavioral health and wellness programming, including mental health and substance abuse services.
• Knowledge of and experience treating co-occurring disorders.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the HIV/AIDS patient population, and/or an eagerness to learn about this community.
• Understanding of a variety of best practices and evidence-based practices in behavioral health and wellness.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural sensitivity and cultural accountability.
• Ability to work as part of a team offering integrated services.
• Commitment to valuing diversity and providing equitable treatment to all patients, clients, and others.
• Flexibility in working hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the Spanish language (bilingual).
• HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment.

Pay

Starting at $70,000 annually (depending on experience). The final salary will be determined based on factors such as market data, internal equity, candidate experience, and qualifications.

Benefits

• Generous PTO, including 12 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 5%.
• 12 weeks fully paid parental leave for benefits-eligible employees after one year.
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and gender-affirming care.
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure assistance.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility: Employment at our organization may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness programs.