Behavioral Health Therapist II

Inova is seeking a behavioral health therapist to join our new EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment and Healing) team. The therapist will provide essential clinical and case management support to our patients in a short stay psychiatric observation unit. This unique opportunity combines elements of direct patient care, providing individual crisis intervention therapy, group facilitation and case management to patients with behavioral health needs. The therapist will be instrumental in facilitating collaboration and communication among multidisciplinary team members, including physicians, nurses, and techs as well as community referrals. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the holistic care of adolescent patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting while also providing valuable support to clinical and administrative operations.

This is a full-time day shift position.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.

• Provides documentation and performs administrative functions appropriate to the clinical role and/or department.

• Adheres to Inova Health System's Culture of Safety and participates in maintaining a professional culture throughout the organization.

• Strives to increase professional knowledge, develop expertise, and works toward licensure and certifications. Practices within the Code of Ethics. Participates in staff meetings and professional committees as assigned.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• 0-1 year of experience in mental health/substance use disorder treatment, psychoeducational programming.

• Internship in mental health or substance use disorder treatment completed within 90 days of employment.

Education:

• Master's Degree - Behavioral Science and Health or

• Ph.D., PsyD, EdD in mental health, social work, counseling, psychology, substance use disorders or behavioral health-related field.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association within 3 months of hire.

• Crisis Prevention Institute within 6 months of hire.

Licensure: preferred but not required

• 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).

Benefits and Perks:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

• Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability

• 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

• Supplemental Plans: Including Auto/Home Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection

• 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!