Behavioral Health Technician (Remote)

Maximus; Tysons (VA); Remote; USD 59,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus in Tysons, VA seeks a licensed clinical social worker supervisor to lead a mental health team, deliver diverse therapies, and ensure program SLA adherence. The role collaborates with medical personnel, legal authorities, and military leadership, attending meetings and trainings as required. A DHA-credentialing standard must be met and a valid state license is required.

Candidates bring at least two years of peer‑reviewed clinical work and a Bachelor's degree. Remote work not specified.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; related field preferred.
• Current LCSW or LMSW license valid in state of practice required.
• Minimum of two years of peer-reviewed clinical work experience in a mental health setting.
• Must meet credentialing and privileging standards per DHA Procedures Manual 6025.13.
• Experience with brief behavioral interventions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team to maintain a high performance and ensure SLA compliance.
• Ensure adequate staff coverage for the assigned program area.
• Provide individual, family, group, and couples therapy, plus assessments and evaluations.
• Consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders, and school districts as required.
• Attend client and stakeholder meetings and participate in relevant trainings.

Education

Bachelor's degree

LCSW or LMSW licensure in state of practice

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Supervise a team of employees through cultivation of a high performance team.- Ensure adequate staff coverage for assigned program area.- Serve as subject matter expert for identified area of program knowledge.- Ensure assigned team is meeting contract and individual SLA's, and related requirements.- Work with contract management and shared services to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiencies.- May attend client and stakeholder meetings.- Performs other related duties as assigned.- Attend and participate in meetings during normal duty hours, professional staff conferences, quality improvement meetings, professional staff meetings, commander's staff meetings, and other appropriate professional activities required by applicable regulations or directed by the unit Commander or designee.- Conduct USSOCOM/POTFF-approved applied research and clinical investigations at the clinical, behavioral health, and/or organizational levels.- Apply professional practice procedures and techniques, including interviewing, behavioral assessment, and evidence-based therapies, in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and neuropsychological disorders.- Provide individual, family, group, and couples therapy, as well as alcohol and drug treatment evaluations.- Consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders, and school districts as required.- Participate in military-specific training and activities, including security clearance-related requirements, use of DoW or service-specific clinical practice guidelines, pre- and post-deployment screening, PTSD, combat stress, and other activities directed by the unit Commander or designee.- Contact referred clients to assess treatment adherence.- Use validated symptom inventories to assess current symptom severity.- Assess barriers to treatment adherence and help clients problem-solve solutions to those barriers.-Provide clients with education regarding their mental health condition and treatment regimen.- Maintain client information in a client registry.- Routinely staff difficult cases with the referring provider, behavioral health consultant, and/or psychiatry consultant.- Perform case management functions.- Provide clinical supervision of unlicensed providers or trainees, as applicable.- Maintain required documentation in approved systems and support program requirements as directed by local leadership.Minimum Requirements- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, technical training, or relevant experience in lieu of degree.- Minimum of two years of related experience.- Current LCSW or LMSW with license valid in the state of practice is required.- Minimum of Bachelor's Degree- Must be able to meet credentialing and privileging standards pursuant to Defense Health Agency-Procedures Manual 6025.13, "Clinical Quality Management in the Military Health System, Volume 4: Credentialing and Privileging," dated August 29, 2019.- Must have experience in brief behavioral interventions.- Minimum of two (2) years of peer-reviewable clinical work experience in a mental health setting.Preferred Requirements- Experience working in a government setting, such as DoW or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Military Treatment Facility (MTF), is preferred.- Experience supporting military, Special Operations, behavioral health, or human performance environments is preferred.- Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary clinical teams, commanders, and operational leadership is preferred.Home Office Requirements- Maximus provides company-issued computer equipment.- Reliable high-speed internet service.* Minimum 20 Mpbs download speeds/50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity.*Minimum 5 Mpbs upload speeds.- Private and secure workspace.EEO StatementMaximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.Pay TransparencyMaximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.AccommodationsMaximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at [e-mail] .Minimum Salary$59,100.00Maximum Salary$124,100.00