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Form of workDo you want to make a difference in the lives of adults who are seriously mentally ill and may have co-occurring issues? Come be a part of a Team of professionals who value quality services, integrity and accountability and who are committed to helping these individuals in the community on their paths to recovery.
The Clinical Behavioral Health Program serves adults that have an SMI diagnosis and may have a co-occurring disorder, helping them with their case management needs. Our services are provided in the office and in the community. We are seeking qualified applicants to fill our full-time Therapist III (Senior Clinical Services Caseworker) position. If you have experience in the delivery of case management and treatment services as well as supporting the recovery of clients you could be the ideal candidate. Do you have success in providing services to adults with serious mental illness, and/or substance use disorders, knowledge of recovery model practices and the ability to provide various individual and group services (psycho-educational, social and skill building groups), we would love to hear from you.
Prince William County Community Services (CS) is high energy and offers a team approach to achieve the highest level of service driven results for our clients and their families. We respect and promote the dignity, rights and full participation of individuals and their families to achieve our mission. We are located within easy commuting distance from Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Stafford County. Prince William County is a diverse and dynamic community. We are seeking qualified applicants to fill a full-time Therapist III position in the Clinical Behavioral Health Clinic-Based Programs.
This position qualifies for a hiring bonus of $5,000. This bonus will be paid in two equal installments as funds permit. The first installment of $2,500 is payable upon the County's first regular pay date following your position start and the final $2,500 installment will be payable on the pay date following the completion of probation.
ABOUT THIS ROLE:
Our Clinical Behavioral Health Program offers a team environment and flexible work hours. As a Therapist III you will support your team by serving as mentor and trainer through appropriate supervision of clinical staff. In this position some of your job responsibilities would include:
- Maintaining a caseload of clinic-based clients
- Providing clinical and administrative supervision to up to 3 clinical therapists.
- Providing clinical and administrative supervision, including licensure supervision for LPC or LCSW
- Provide effective treatment to clients with mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders that result in improved personal outcomes and stabilization of mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders.
- Conducting comprehensive assessments, including ASAM Criteria and DLA-20, including formulating diagnoses
- Developing and implementing treatment plans to promote progress of client
- Documentation of all services, contacts and attempted contact with client, their family and collaterals
- Collaborating with other departments, professionals, and other stakeholders in the community (i.e. probation officers, psychiatrists, social workers, private providers, and residential treatment staff)
- Completing clinical record-keeping, court reports and administrative functions
- Maintaining healthy boundaries with clients and their families
- Implementing program, systems, state and federal directives
- Master's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related behavioral science field
- Possess an unrestricted LPC or LCSW in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- 2-3 years of experience providing therapy services to adults and families with issues related to mental health, substance use and co-occurring in office and community-based settings
- Experience providing and supervising direct clinical services to adults and families with complex mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorder
- Experience providing clinical supervision to therapists
- Experience with and providing outpatient services
- Experience providing crisis intervention and risk management
- Experience with Medicaid-funded services for adults
- Experience collaborating with other service providers
- Must possess a valid driver's license. Must pass DMV record check
- Must pass TB test
- Must pass and maintain first aid and CPR certification
- Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint based National Criminal History Record Check. Not eligible for employment with barrier crime history https://dbhds.virginia.gov/assets/document-library/BIU/attachment-2rev072017.pdf (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)
- Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglected maintained by the Department of Social Services
ENTRY SALARY RANGE: $80,749.50 - $108,322.50
NOTE:
The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. Click here to view the full class description.
Prince William County Community Services maintains a drug free workplace.
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employee.
