Behavioral Health Therapist

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reim

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Long-Term/Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Job summary

Sentara Health in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist to assess social, psychological, cultural, and environmental factors for each patient and to collaborate with families and the healthcare team to develop and implement care plans. Anticipated hours are 16 per week (two 8‑hour shifts).

The base pay ranges from $55,120 to $88,649.60 annually, with potential bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off,

Qualifications

• Master’s level degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field required.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Experience in acute psychiatric, hospital, or inpatient psychiatry preferred.
• SBIRT/EMDR/CBT/DBT certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with patients, families, healthcare team members and community agencies to develop and implement plans.
• Assess social, psychological, cultural, environmental and financial factors for each patient.
• Evaluate effectiveness of plans and initiate change as needed.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Clinical support

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field

State licensure eligibility for Counselor (preferred)

Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Overview

The Behavioral Health Therapist assesses the social, psychological, cultural, environmental, and financial situation, as well as disposition needs, for each assigned patient. Collaborates with patients, families, healthcare team members, and community agencies to develop and implement plans to address identified needs. Evaluates effectiveness of plans and initiates change as needed.

Anticipated Hours: 16 hours/week (Two 8-hour shifts)

Education

• Master’s Level Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field (Required)
• For Master’s in Counseling eligibility to be registered with the State as a resident in counseling is preferred

Certification/Licensure

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (Required within 90 days of hire)
• Certification in Addiction, Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) (Preferred)

Experience

• Prior related experience (Preferred)
• Prior acute psychiatric, hospital or inpatient psych experience (Strongly Preferred)

Keywords: Mental Health, MHA, clinical support, clinical, direct care, indirect care, technical, nursing care, nursing support, therapy, behavioral health, social work

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $55,120.00 - $88,649.60 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital , located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.

As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.