ACT Program Outpatient Therapist

Estelle's Professional Community Services; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Estelle’s Professional Community Services (EPCS) is seeking an experienced Outpatient Therapist to provide individual psychotherapy to adults in our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program.

This role targets adults with serious mental illness, trauma histories, and co-occurring disorders, working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, client-centered therapy and thorough clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in counseling/behavioral health field.
• Eligible to provide behavioral health services in Virginia.
• Experience working with adults with behavioral health needs.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Some sessions conducted 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.
• Coordinate treatment with ACT team members (psychiatry, nursing, case management, substance use, vocational, housing).
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation.
• Monitor client progress and adjust interventions as needed.
• Support continuity of care and help reduce hospitalization and crisis utilization.
• Maintain compliance with EPCS policies, DBHDS requirements, Medicaid requirements, and professional standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology

Job description

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

Preferred Experience

• Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
• Community-based behavioral health
• Trauma-informed care
• Co-occurring mental health and substance-use disorders
• Crisis intervention
• Evidence-based psychotherapy

Why EPCS?

At EPCS, therapists have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team while focusing on the deeper clinical and therapeutic needs of clients.

We are looking for a clinician who can build strong therapeutic relationships while also maintaining high standards for clinical quality, documentation, accountability, and client outcomes.

Schedule

Full-Time or Part-Time opportunities available

Schedule flexibility may be available based on caseload and organizational needs.

Compensation

Competitive compensation based on licensure, experience, schedule, and caseload.

Benefits may be available for eligible full-time employees.

Estelle’s Professional Community Services (EPCS)

Supporting recovery. Promoting independence. Strengthening communities.

EPCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.