Therapist, Behavioral Health Outpatient Services

Job Overview

The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services is seeking a talented and motivated individual to serve as a Therapist in the Behavioral Health Outpatient program. In this role, you will work with a trusted and reputable team that has a history of success connecting individuals and their families with person-centered, recovery-oriented services and supports.

We welcome new teammates who approach their professional careers with enthusiasm and dedication to our diverse and fast-growing county. Come be a part of something that matters. The full compensation range for this position is provided. Hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

This position is eligible for a $6,000 hiring bonus in accordance with the County’s Hiring and Retention Bonus Program.

Therapists in our Behavioral Health Outpatient Program provide dynamic, integrated, and effective care to persons impacted by substance use, mental health disorders, and/or trauma.

• Assessment and evaluation, individual, group, and family therapy.
• Assessment and referral for individuals in need of detoxification and/or residential treatment services, and monitoring/coordination of services with treatment vendors as appropriate.
• Service coordination, including with the Medication Services Team.
• Crisis intervention and stabilization, interagency consultation, and coordination of treatment services.
• Close collaboration with community partners, including Juvenile Court Services, Department of Family Services, the Public Schools, Adult Probation, ASAP, and the Department of Community Corrections.
• Completion and maintenance of all clinical records and documentation according to federal, state, and agency policies and procedures to assure compliance.
• MHSADS places a high priority on professional training and career development; therapists receive opportunities and supervision resources to learn and utilize effective, person-centered, trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions.
• Therapists receive training and supervision to obtain and maintain professional licensure.
• Therapists also receive training and supervision for certification from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) as a Certified Preadmission Screening Clinician (CPASC).

Master’s degree; license eligible within one (1) year of hire or possess professional licensure through the VA Department of Health Professions Board as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP); one (1) year of professional experience working with individuals who have a mental health and/or substance use diagnosis, which may include internship experience.

Bi‑lingual (Spanish/English) applicants who can provide full range of services in both Spanish and English.

• Comprehensive clinical skills in providing individual, group, and family therapy.
• Formal training in treatment of substance abuse and mental health issues.
• Dedication to fully contributing as a member of a clinical team.
• Advanced organizational skills.
• Ability to provide behavioral health services remotely using appropriate technological support and according to professional standards.

• Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre‑employment background check to include fingerprinting, credit, NCIC, DMV and TB test.
• Work schedule is 37.5 hours per week and will include evening hours two nights per week.
• Must be fitted for N‑95 (or similar) mask to safely provide on‑site services as needed.
• Must hold or obtain professional clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LCP) within four (4) years of license‑eligible date and maintain licensure throughout employment.
• Prefer certification as a Preadmission Screening Clinician (CPASC) and may be required, depending on assignment.
• Prefer certification as a Clinical Supervisor by a Department of Health Professions Board to provide clinical supervision to residents/supervises.
• Prefer at least one certification in Disaster Behavioral Health Services, Psychological First Aid, and/or Critical Incident Stress Management and may be required, depending on assignment.
• May become a CIT trainer.