Therapist, Manager - Virginia

Up Closets of Charleston; Halifax Regional Municipality; Remote; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Therapy Manager to redefine care delivery for Medicaid patients. In this pivotal role, you will provide remote behavioral health therapy and oversee the therapy care model in your market. Your expertise in evidence-based treatments will help patients connect with vital services, while your leadership will guide a multidisciplinary team. This role combines direct patient care with community engagement, making a significant impact on underserved populations. Join a mission-driven organization that values creativity, energy, and collaboration, and be part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience delivering evidence-based psychosocial treatments.
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychosocial treatments via evidence-based therapeutic relationships.
• Oversee therapy care model and coordinate with interdisciplinary care team.
• Supervise and lead other therapists in your market.

Skills

Evidence-Based Psychosocial Treatments

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Problem Solving Treatment (PST)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Solution-Focused Behavioral Therapy (SFBT)

Collaboration and Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Mental Health or related field

Job description

Behavioral Health Therapist, Manager (LMHC, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW) - Virginia

Waymark is a team of healthcare providers, technologists, and builders whose mission is to enable greater health among individuals with Medicaid benefits. Guided by the communities we serve, we bring support and technology-enabled care to help primary care providers keep Medicaid patients healthy. Our core values embody the essence of what makes Waymark a unique team today, and what we look for, nurture, and sustain as a team. We are bold builders, humble learners, and act with focused urgency.

If this vision resonates with you, we’re confident you’ll find incredible fulfillment and impact here and hope you bring your creativity, energy, and curiosity to Waymark.

About this Role

As a Therapy Manager, you will be a core member of a multidisciplinary care team that seeks to redefine care delivery to patients receiving Medicaid. You will provide remote behavioral health therapy to patients who experience a range of behavioral health conditions. You are expected to be competent at triaging patients to an appropriate level of care and in the delivery of common evidence-based behavioral health therapies (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy [CBT], problem solving treatment [PST], acceptance and commitment therapy [ACT], solution-focused behavioral therapy [SFBT]). Our therapists help patients who are poor fits for tele-therapy connect with and benefit from services in the community.

In addition to providing direct patient care, you will oversee Waymark’s therapy care model in your market, proactively contacting individuals at high risk of acute behavioral health care needs, coordinating with Waymark’s interdisciplinary care team, and building relationships with community behavioral health resources. As a leader in a growing organization, you will play an active role in hiring, training, mentorship, and informing how we design, structure, and implement our therapy care model in Virginia.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Deliver psychosocial treatments and behavioral interventions for disorders common in the Medicaid population via evidence-based time-limited therapeutic relationships.
• Provide direct telephonic and SMS-based outreach to individuals on Medicaid who are likely to benefit significantly from behavioral health care.
• Help CHWs, pharmacists, and care coordinators apply behavioral health tools to support patients’ behavioral changes.
• Participate in QI activities to promote high quality, cost-effective care.
• Triage behavioral health needs as they arise.
• Supervise and lead other therapists in your market; includes clinical and operational support.
• Collaborate with community partners and stakeholders to help patients receive comprehensive care.

Required Qualifications

• Deep commitment to improving healthcare for underserved populations.
• 3+ years post-Master’s-degree experience delivering evidence-based psychosocial treatments.
• 2+ years in a clinical supervisory role.
• Alignment with Waymark’s core mission and values.
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Must reside in Virginia, with an active license in good standing required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting underserved populations with a spectrum of behavioral health needs.
• Experience in community mental health or case management.
• Experience delivering single session interventions.
• 3+ years experience delivering CBT, DBT, PST, SFBT, or ACT.
• Experience developing policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with the Collaborative Care Model of care.

Salary Range

$85,000 - $125,000

In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

COVID Vaccination: Waymark has adopted a policy on mandatory full vaccination to safeguard our employees, partners, and patients. You will be asked to attest to your COVID vaccination status before an offer of employment is made.

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