Behavioral Health Therapist 1 PRN

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art medical and training

Retirement benefits with match from is

Free Parking to all employees

Exclusive savings opportunities

Job summary

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Therapist to join our team on a PRN basis. The role supports mental health and substance use interventions, with 8-hour shifts starting around 8–9 am and flexible coverage across weekdays or weekends.

We offer competitive benefits, a supportive clinical environment, and opportunities for professional growth under supervision. Licensed professionals in LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LCP, or LSATP are encouraged to apply, with required

Qualifications

• Masters degree in behavioral science/health or related field.
• Licensed boards requirements must be met within 4–5 years depending on title.
• Licensure must align with state board requirements (LPC/LMFT/LCSW/LCP/LSATP).
• Internship in mental health or substance use completed within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and/or substance use interventions and psycho-educational programming.
• Facilitate groups related to specified disease processes and community outreach.
• Support patient/family goals within individualized service plans under supervision.

Education

Masters/Doctoral degree in Behavioral Science/Health

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP)

Licensed Substance Abuse Professional (LSATP)

BLS certification

CPI de-escalation training

Job description

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for a dedicated Behavioral Health Therapist to join the team. PRN Looking for a candidate with a flexible schedule/can cover weekdays or weekends. 8 hour shifts (8-9 am start time).

Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Inova PRN Benefits and Perks:

• State-of-the-art medical and training facilities
• Retirement benefits with match from day one
• Free Parking to all employees
• Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!

The Behavioral Health Therapist 1 provides a range of mental health and/or substance use disorders therapeutic interventions, psycho-educational programming and behavioral interventions (when indicated) to assist the patient/family in achieving the goals and objectives of the individualized service plan. May participate in inpatient and community psychoeducational programs, facilitate support groups for specified disease processes related to mental health, medical diagnosis, chronic or life-limited illnesses while assisting with community outreach. Duties will be performed under the clinical supervision of an approved registered clinical supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certification - Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire, Crisis Prevention Institute in-person training for non-violent crisis intervention, receive CPI blue card within 6 months of hire; After 9/1/25, Vistelar replaces CPI for new and renewed de-escalation certifications.
• Licensure - Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), or Licensed Substance Abuse Professional (LSATP) within 5 years. Must comply with the appropriate licensing board requirement for registering as a Resident in Training or Supervisee in Clinical Social Work or applicable title identified by the specific licensing board within 4 months of hire.
• Experience -Internship in mental health or substance use disorder treatment completed within 90 days of employment.
• Education - Masters Degree Behavioral Science and Health Masters degree, Ph.D., PsyD, EdD in mental health, social work, counseling, psychology, or behavioral health-related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with high acuity, community health or hospitalization

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 692618
• Job Category Behavioral Health & Social Services