Behavioral Health Therapist II Children's Community Health

Job description

Inova Cares for Women is looking for a dedicated Behavioral Health Therapist II to join the team. This role is focused on women and children and will be full-time day shift from Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave and more.

Behavioral Health Therapist II Job Responsibilities:
• Assesses and diagnoses mental health and/or substance use disorders through a bio/psycho/social department-specific evidenced based assessment identifying patient and family goals and needs. Integrates assessment using information related to cultural, clinical, ethnic, age and other factors into the plan of care.
• Provides a range of therapeutic interventions, psycho-educational programming and behavioral interventions (when indicated) to assist the patient/family in achieving the goals and objectives of the individualized service plan.
• Provides care management to ensure that the patient and family receive and are subsequently referred to appropriate healthcare and community resources to optimize treatment/intervention outcomes.
• When indicated by role, participates in inpatient and community psychoeducational programs, facilitates support groups for specified disease processes related to mental health, medical diagnosis and chronic or life-limited illnesses while assisting with community outreach as needed

Minimum Qualifications:
• Education: Master's Degree, Ph.D., PsyD, EdD in Mental Health, Social Work, Counseling, Substance Use Disorders or Behavioral Healthrelated field.
• Experience : Two years of experience in mental health/substance use disorder treatment, psychoeducational programming including targeted, evidence-based interventions (crisis intervention, trauma, and integrative therapies).
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association within 3 months of hire. Crisis Prevention Institute within 6 months of hire.
• Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), or Licensed Substance Abuse Professional (LSATP).

Preferred Qualifications:
• LCSW licensure
• Experience working with children ages 3+, including play therapy modalities
• Provide individual and group therapy sessions to address a range of behavioral health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjustment disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop personalized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and their families.
• Integrate evidence-based therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed care, to promote healing and resilience.
• Collaborate with medical professionals to ensure a holistic approach to patient care, addressing both physical and mental health needs.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in behavioral health and trauma-informed care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient progress and treatment outcomes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in community outreach and education initiatives to raise awareness about behavioral health issues and promote access to care.
• Build strong therapeutic alliances with patients, creating a safe and supportive environment for healing and growth.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to patients experiencing acute mental health challenges or emergencies.
• Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Licensed as a Professional Counselor (LPC) or equivalent in the state of Virginia.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing behavioral health services, preferably in a community health or primary care setting.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including CBT and trauma-informed care.
• Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, with the ability to develop effective treatment plans.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural humility and sensitivity in working with diverse populations.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and documentation practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing clinical demands and patient needs.