Licensed Mental Health Therapist; LPC, LCSW - Alexandria

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LPC, LCSW) - Alexandria at Columbia Mental Health, Columbia Mental Health summary:

This position is for a Licensed Mental Health Therapist providing culturally sensitive outpatient individual and family therapy while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Therapists are supported in professional growth, licensure development, and leadership opportunities within a community-focused behavioral health network. Responsibilities include client assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and maintaining accurate documentation and billing in a supportive clinical environment.

Join us at Columbia Mental Health, a member of Transformations Care Network (TCN), as we embark on an exciting journey to empower Licensed Mental Health Therapists like you to make a difference in the field of behavioral health. We are committed to improving access to mental health care in our communities which means we are committed to being a great place to be a therapist.

As a Therapist on our team, you will experience an environment where both you and your clients can thrive. Emerging, early career therapists appreciate a collaborative environment, where they are supported by a clinical team that prioritizes growth and development as they work to gain licensure. Our clinics provide a supportive space to practice therapeutic interventions and develop skills that impact our diverse local community.

Licensed Therapists appreciate the ability to practice in a sustainable and personalized way, with the support of a clinical and administrative team. Leadership and supervision opportunities allow our Therapists to build a career that works for them while guiding the next generation of mental health providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct culturally sensitive, strength-based assessments for new clients and families, creating a welcoming and understanding environment for diverse backgrounds.
• Provide tailored outpatient individual and family therapy based on the unique needs and circumstances of each client, fostering a path to healing and resilience.
• Develop comprehensive crisis plans, safety plans, relapse prevention plans, and wellness plans, supporting the maintenance of stable functioning and empowering clients in their mental health journey.
• Actively participate in case consultations, agency meetings, and discharge planning, contributing your expertise to enhance client care.
• Ensure timely completion of billing, documentation, individualized treatment plans, and insurance authorization forms, upholding the highest standards of professional responsibility.
• Engage in collaborative care with our team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, dietitians, administrative staff, and fellow therapists, to provide a holistic approach to mental health care.

Qualifications

• Possess a master’s or doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
• Must hold a current and active professional license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LCP) in Virginia and/or Maryland or be eligible for licensure by the time of hire.
• Passionate about mental health and committed to providing high-quality care.
• Dedicated to ongoing professional development in mental health including continuing education.
• Eager to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance client care.
• Strong commitment to ethical practice and maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with clients and families.
• Ability to manage time effectively and complete documentation and administrative tasks efficiently.

Explore the Advantages of Joining Our Team:

• Enjoy competitive compensation and a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, low-cost virtual care, dependent and domestic partner coverage, 401K, and more, designed to support your well-being and financial security.
• Immerse yourself in a community united by a deep commitment to enhance mental health and revolutionize the care that clients receive.
• Embrace a journey of growth and development through continuous learning, guided by seasoned professionals, fostering your career growth in a nurturing…