Senior Therapist: School-Based, Bilingual

Senior Therapist: School-Based, Bilingual

Position Overview

Are you searching for a position with purpose; a position that allows you to share your expertise in engaging youth and families in behavioral health services; a position that challenges you? Are you passionate about working in schools and partnering with children and youth with significant behavioral health challenges and their families, natural supports, and system partners to ensure children live and thrive in their homes and communities? If so, the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is hiring Bilingual (Spanish/English) School-Based Senior Therapists. We are a team dedicated not only to children, youth, and families, but also dedicated to supporting and valuing team members. We provide extensive development and learning initiatives, a competitive wage and benefits package, a focus on equity, and the facilitation of advanced clinical training and career advancement opportunities.

The Opportunity:

• Engage youth and families in evidence-based youth-led and family driven clinical and administrative assessment; individual, group and family therapy; case management; and crisis intervention;

• Provide outreach, presentations and early intervention on behavioral health topics related to school-age youth and their families;

• Participate in multi-disciplinary workgroups, treatment planning meetings, court hearings, and relevant training;

• Provide consultation and ensure close collaboration and coordination with school and other system partners;

• Document clinical work in the Electronic Health Record in accordance with State, City, Departmental and Federal requirements;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidate has thorough knowledge of diagnosis, assessment and evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents who experience trauma, mental health and substance use challenges; skills in conducting behavioral health assessments, treatment plans, family, individual and group therapy; ability to prioritize youth and family voice and collaborate with community partners; ability to document in an electronic health record; ability to work effectively in a school-based setting and collaborate with host partners and treatment team members.

Who we are:

As a member of Child and Family Behavioral Health Services (CFBHS), you will work alongside professionals who are passionate about engaging youth with behavioral health challenges and their families in top-notch clinical services. We're dedicated to helping youth and families achieve their goals and dedicated to supporting and valuing team members. We are a community of lifelong learners who collaborate, challenge, and support each other to advance our clinical knowledge and skills, and help youth and families achieve the best outcomes.

CFBHS is part of the Center for Children and Families (CCF) which provides services in the areas of Behavioral Health, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Child Welfare, Early Childhood and Youth Development. CCF provides compassionate, collaborative, and effective person and family-centered services based on best practices. Our teams support self-determination, safety, recovery, and resiliency for Alexandria residents affected by abuse, neglect, mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse disorders.

What we offer you:

In addition to an awesome group of people to work with, the City of Alexandria offers great benefits!

As a full-time employee of the City of Alexandria, the following are available to you:

• Health Insurance

• Tuition Assistance and Professional Development

• Employee Transportation Benefits Program

• Virginia Retirement System

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave/Sick Leave Bank

• Paid City Holidays

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Long Term Disability Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Spring Health Mental Health Services

• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Use the following link to access the PSLF website and learn about this program in detail: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

Possession of Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Education or related field; at least two years of post-graduate work experience in providing direct clinical services to consumers having one or more substance abuse, psychiatric, and emotional disorders; and licensure or license eligible (has completed all required education and supervision as required by applicable board) as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (LSATP) or Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia at the time of appointment; if license eligible, the employee must obtain Virginia licensure at the first available opportunity, but no later than one year after appointment; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Employees must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of their residence if they are in a position with driving responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual and Fluent in both English and Spanish to meet the needs of persons served; At least two years of post-master's experience engaging school-age youth and their families in trauma-informed, culturally relevant, evidence-based behavioral health assessments; At least one year experience providing behavioral health services in a school setting; At least two years of experience providing family therapy; Certification or training in trauma-focused evidence-based treatment for youth and families; At least one year of experience with electronic medical records.

Notes

This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to: FBI/Federal Records Check; VA State Child Abuse/Neglect Registry; Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Database; education/certifications; and driver's license.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, with some evenings; when school is not in session option for hybrid on-site and telework if community needs allow.