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Behavioral Health Therapist Sr., Variable Part Time, Emergency Services

Adventist HealthCare

#Compliance #Behavioral Health #Therapist #Interdisciplinary Team #Assessments #Care Coordination #Substance Use #BLS Certification

Quick overview

The Behavioral Health Therapist Sr. will conduct substance use assessments and facilitate therapeutic group sessions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. They will also provide psychoeducation and maintain knowledge of community resources for patient referrals.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a Master's Degree in Social Work and at least 2 years of clinical social work experience. Current licensure as LCSW-C, LCPC, or equivalent is required, along with proficiency in conducting substance use assessments.

postgraduate degreeAssessmentTreatment PlanningCare CoordinationEvidence-Based InterventionsInterdisciplinary CollaborationPsychoeducationConsultationsRecovery-Oriented PracticesSubstance Use AssessmentsTherapeutic Group Sessions

Job description

White Oak Medical Center If you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire a Behavioral Health Therapist Sr. who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. As a Behavioral Health Therapist Sr., you will:
Conduct substance use assessments and consultations on inpatient psychiatric units using ASAM criteria to determine level of care recommendations.
Provide timely documentation and recommendations to the treatment team and assist with care coordination.
Facilitate therapeutic group sessions on adult and adolescent inpatient psychiatric units, focusing on evidence-based interventions and recovery-oriented practices.
Support the Adult PHP program by providing consults and leading groups as needed based on census and patient needs.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and care navigators, to ensure integrated treatment planning.
Provide psychoeducation on substance use, relapse prevention, and coping strategies.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources for substance use and mental health services to support patient referrals.
Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, and quality improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, state regulations, and professional standards of practice. Qualifications include:
Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical social work experience, preferably in medical or behavioral health settings.
Current licensure as LCSW-C, LCPC, or equivalent.
Proficiency in conducting substance use assessments with ASAM criteria.
Experience facilitating group therapy with adults and/or adolescents preferred.
Strong skills in assessment, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Work Schedule:
Employment Type: Variable Part-time
Hours per Month: 24 hrs./month
Typical Daily Schedule: 6:30pm-7:00am 1 shift every 2 weeks
Shift Type: Night Shift
Weekend Requirements: Yes
Holiday Requirements: Required Follow company holiday calendar
Shift Differential Eligible: Yes Pay Range: $32.17 - $48.25 If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Non-Exempt) At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you. We do this by offering: Work life balance through nonrotating shifts Recognition and rewards for professional expertise 403(b) retirement plan Free Employee parking Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference. Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered! COVID-19 Vaccination Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination. Tobacco and Drug Statement Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result. Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.). Equal Employment Opportunity Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs. Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office. Our Mission: We extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Adventist HealthCare, based in Gaithersburg, MD., is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization of dedicated professionals who work together each day to improve the health and well-being of people and communities through a ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Our comprehensive approach to caring for our community includes three acute-care hospitals – Shady Grove Medical Center, White Oak Medical Center and Fort Washington Medical Center – as well as two Physical Rehabilitation hospitals, Outpatient centers, Imaging Centers, Urgent Cares, Home Care Services, Employer Health Programs and Physician Networks. We are nationally recognized and honored especially for our Cardiac, OB, Cancer, Stroke, Orthopedic, Rehabilitation and Mental Health services. Consider joining our team of over 6,000 employees and become part of one of the longest serving healthcare systems in the Washington, D.C., area that has a long-standing tradition as the largest provider of charity care and community benefit in Montgomery County. Notice of E-Verify Participation

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