ACT Therapist IV

Prince-William-County-Government; Virginia; On-site; USD 91,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VRS retirement

401a/457 plans

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Health plans

EAP

Career development

Job summary

Prince William County Government in Virginia seeks a Therapist IV to supervise an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team serving adults with serious mental illness. The role focuses on clinical supervision, risk assessment, counseling, and coordinating services in the community, including home visits, jails, and other settings.

You will lead fidelity, ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines, manage case load, and provide supervision to staff while working a schedule that includes

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field.
• 3 years' experience providing oversight and direct clinical services to adults with complex mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
• 2 years of professional-level supervisory experience.
• Must be licensed in Virginia as an LPC, LCSW, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight of case management and therapy services.
• Lead the ACT team, oversee fidelity, and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Perform risk assessment and crisis intervention for high-risk individuals.
• Coordinate and integrate program components; evaluate prevention programs.
• Maintain clinical documentation in Electronic Health Record per policies.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Assessment

Counseling/therapy

Risk assessment

Education

Master's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field

Job description

We are seeking qualified applicants to fill a full-time Therapist IV supervisory position for a recovery-oriented, evidence-based, community-based program- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). The team serves adults with serious mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia) or co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders. Services are primarily provided outside the office in the community, at individuals’ homes, jails, or wherever the client is located. As the ACT Team Lead, the successful candidate’s work will involve clinical supervision, assessment, intervention, risk assessment and monitoring, counseling/ therapy, and treatment of individuals, as well as leading the ACT team, overseeing fidelity, and ensuring the team is adhering to all local, state, and federal guidelines. Schedule includes 1 evening per week and rotating weekends, and holidays.

About This Role:

The ACT Therapist IV job responsibilities include providing clinical oversight of case management and therapy services, as well as providing case management activities for highly complex multi-problem cases, including outreach, assessment, linkage to and coordination with other service providers, advocacy, and aftercare treatment alongside crisis intervention for individuals, including those at high risk for suicide or homicide. The ACT Therapist IV will provide services to individuals through assessment, intervention, counseling, therapy, and education, and liaison services to community support groups and agencies in developing and implementing individual treatment plans and primary prevention programs. Other responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Support staff with evaluating for risk and potential need for hospitalization; develop, implement, and monitor crisis management plans
• Providing regular scheduled supervision, and ad hoc to clinical supervision for staff
• Providing supervision to senior-level clinical staff, students, volunteers, and other staff
• Providing clinical guidance and feedback to staff with risk assessment and management of situations that have potential for becoming crises.
• Monitoring of services provided by clinical team through supervision, clinical guidance, and evaluation of clinical staff
• Monitoring records to ensure compliance according to agency policies and procedures, preparing reports, and giving ongoing feedback and education to staff
• Conducting, writing, and reviewing clinical evaluations
• Conducting screening interviews, making initial diagnosis and treatment recommendations
• Conducting and writing clinical evaluations for the judicial system, hospitals, residential rehabilitation programs, Department of Social Services, Social Security Administration, etc.
• Coordinating and integrating program components by designing and conducting evaluation of prevention programming within the division and the community
• Providing oversight of evidence-based practices for services that target adults with mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders
• Providing effective treatment to individuals with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders that result in reduced psychiatric hospitalizations, increased meaningful daily activities (including employment, PSR, etc.), reduced relapse rates, improved medical health and wellness, improved personal outcomes and stabilization of substance use and co-occurring disorders
• Conducting comprehensive assessments, including ASAM Criteria and WHODAS, including formulating diagnoses
• Developing, implementing, and making recommendations for updating treatment plans to promote progress based on changing needs of the individual

• Ensuring program compliance by maintaining clinical documentation in Electronic Health Record according to agency, Medicaid, MCO and DBHDS licensure policies and procedures through completion of chart audits and the monthly approvals process.
• Providing direct staff support when individuals need crisis intervention services

• Ongoing documentation of services, contacts, and attempted contact with individuals, their family and collaterals
• Ongoing collaboration with other programs, departments, professionals, and other stakeholders in the community
• Completing clinical record-keeping, court reports and administrative functions.
• Implementing program, systems, state, and federal directives as needed
• Participate in agency committees and other internal stakeholder meetings

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field
• 3 years' experience providing oversight and direct clinical services to adults with complex mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders
• 2 years of professional-level supervisory experience
• Must be licensed in Virginia as an LPC, LCSW, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Preferences:

• Experience working on an ACT team
• Experience providing services in the community—outside of an office setting
• Experience being a supervisor on an ACT team
• Experience with evidence-based practices for adults with serious mental illness or co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders
• Experience conducting, writing, and reviewing clinical evaluations
• Experience monitoring to ensure compliance with Medicaid, other state, federal, and agency requirements
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Special Requirements:

• 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
• 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.

Work Schedule:

This full-time position works Monday- Friday 8 am-4 pm; plus one evening shift until 8 pm. Candidate also provides evening facility coverage; weekend and holidays on a rotation schedule

Starting Salary Range

$91,162.50-$121,836.00

We also offer great benefits, including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for PSLF additional information.

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. To view the class description in its entirety, click here

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 employer.