Behavioral Health Therapist I - Days

Inova's Life with Cancer program is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist I to join our team supporting our oncology patients and families in treatment at our Schar Cancer Center.

Shift: Day

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00-4:30

Location: ICPH Campus in Falls Church, VA.

Responsibilities:

• Provides psychosocial assessments and care for patients who are in active cancer treatment and survivorship; and will integrate assessments 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 coordination to ensure the patient and family receive and are subsequently referred to appropriate healthcare and community resources to optimize treatment/intervention outcomes.

• May participate in inpatient and community psychoeducational programs, facilitate support groups for specified disease processes related to mental health, medical diagnosis, chronic or life-limited illnesses while assisting with community outreach.

• Provides documentation and performs administrative functions appropriate to the role, adhering to Inova Health System's Culture of Safety and participates in maintaining a professional culture throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Certification:

• Basic Life Support Certification by the American Heart Association within 3 months of hire

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification within 6 months of hire

• Experience:

• 0 years of experience plus an internship in mental health or substance use disorder treatment is required (though must then have completed an internship in mental health or substance use disorder treatment within 90 days of employment). Experience working in the oncology setting or in medical or palliative care is preferred

• Education

• Masters degree, PH. D., PsyD, EdD in mental health, social work, counseling, psychology, or behavioral health-related field.

About Inova Health System

Inova's hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.

We are proud to be named one of Forbes' 2022 Best Employers for Women, #11 of 5,000+ facilities on Nurse Journal's national 2023 Best Places to Work as a Nurse list, and a Top Performer in the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index for LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality.

Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of the organization and Hospital, recognized for excellence and innovation, and where we create an environment of respect and growth, where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

At Inova, we strive to improve the health of the communities we serve, and that includes taking care of our team members, who help us fulfill our mission every day. That's why we offer affordable, comprehensive benefits coverage for you and your family.

Benefits and Perks:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

• Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute to the plan

• Competitive salary: Pay based experience

• Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work

• Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance of up to $5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!

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