Outpatient Therapist

Job title: Outpatient Therapist

Immediate supervisor: Chief Executive Officer

Position description

• This is a hybrid position, individuals must be able to work in the office two days per week.
• Must be familiar and experienced with multiple mental health diagnoses (Adults and/or children)
• Provide initial intake screening and mental health assessments that identify service needs and recommend options for care
• Share assessment findings with clients
• Involve client(s) in the development of treatment goals, objectives and interventions that address their assessed behavioral health needs
• Provide individual, group, or family therapy
• Provide coordinated care by initiating or participating in client-centered consultation with internal and external provider involved in care or services
• Reassess and review treatment progress with clients at prescribed intervals
• Assist in establishing effective communication between BFS, other social agencies serving clients, and the Community
• Attend monthly company meetings

General Competencies

• Contribute to development of a culture of care
• Complete comprehensive behavioral health evaluations and assessments
• Provide treatment/care services
• Provide referral and transition services including linkage and discharge planning.
• Demonstrate and comply with knowledge of ethical standards
• Provide differential treatment approaches and interventions to address phase of life and relationship issues, including individual, couples, and group therapy
• Demonstrate knowledge of documentation standards and capacity to meet documentation expectations

• Education and Experience
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or University in a mental health field
• Have an active license as an LPC, LMFT, LCPC, or LCSW in the state of Virginia
• Should be actively credentialed with various insurance panels
• Must have experience in providing counseling and/or psychotherapy services
• Must have basic computer and keyboarding skills
• The therapist must be prepared to work a flexible schedule in response to the needs of the target population served. Weekend and evening hours are available
• Those interested in group work preferred
• Job Types: Full-Time, Part-time, or contract available