ACT Program Outpatient Therapist

Benefits: 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Join Our Clinical Team

Estelle’s Professional Community Services (EPCS) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Outpatient Therapist to provide individual psychotherapy to adults receiving services through our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program.

This position is ideal for a clinician who enjoys providing therapy to individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), co-occurring disorders, trauma histories, and complex behavioral health needs while collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the sessions must take place in the community. Provide individual outpatient psychotherapy to clients enrolled in the ACT program

Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans

Provide evidence-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed therapy

Address depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, mood disorders, substance use, relationship concerns, and other behavioral health needs

Coordinate treatment with ACT team members, including psychiatry, nursing, case management, substance-use, vocational, and housing supports

Participate in treatment planning and clinical coordination as appropriate

Maintain timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation

Monitor client progress and modify treatment interventions based on clinical need

Support continuity of care and help reduce psychiatric hospitalization and crisis utilization

Maintain compliance with EPCS policies, DBHDS requirements, Medicaid requirements, and applicable professional standards

Qualifications

Required: Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field

Eligible to provide behavioral health services in Virginia within the scope of professional credentials

Experience working with adults with behavioral health needs

Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and communication skills

Preferred Credentials

LPC

LCSW

LMFT

Licensed-eligible/resident or supervisee candidates may also be considered depending on qualifications and supervision requirements