Behavioral Health Therapist II LGBTQ Health

Inova Health; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement matching up to 5%

Tuition assistance up to $5,250

Mental health support sessions

Paid time off and flexible schedules

Job summary

A nonprofit healthcare provider in Virginia is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Therapist II to provide culturally responsive care for LGBTQ+ individuals and diverse communities. The role integrates evidence-based practices with identity-informed care and involves responsibilities like diagnosing mental health disorders and providing therapeutic interventions. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in a relevant field, two years of mental health experience, and relevant licensure. This position offers full-time hours with benefits aimed at promoting team member health and wellness.

Qualifications

• Master's level education in mental health or behavioral health related field.
• Two years of experience in mental health treatment.
• Licensed as LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LCP or LSATP.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Provide therapeutic interventions and behavioral support.
• Ensure care management and appropriate healthcare referrals.

Skills

Culturally responsive care

Experience with LGBTQ+ populations

Trauma-informed care

Collaboration across disciplines

Education

Master's Degree in Mental Health or related field

Ph.D., PsyD, EdD

Job description

Behavioral Health Therapist II

Inova Pride Clinic Center Falls Church is looking for a dedicated Behavioral Health Therapist II who brings clinical experience in affirming, culturally responsive care for LGBTQ+ individuals and diverse communities. This role is ideal for a candidate who integrates evidence‑based practices with identity‑informed care, collaborates across disciplines, and contributes meaningfully to inclusive, person‑centered behavioral health. This role will be Full‑time Day Shift: Monday – Friday 8:30 am‑5:00pm.

Job Description

Inova Pride Clinic Center Falls Church is looking for a dedicated Behavioral Health Therapist II who brings clinical experience in affirming, culturally responsive care for LGBTQ+ individuals and diverse communities. This role is ideal for a candidate who integrates evidence‑based practices with identity‑informed care, collaborates across disciplines, and contributes meaningfully to inclusive, person‑centered behavioral health. This role will be Full‑time Day Shift: Monday – Friday 8:30 am‑5:00pm.

Featured Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules.

Job Responsibilities

• Assesses and diagnoses mental health and/or substance use disorders through a bio/psycho/social department‑specific evidence‑based assessment identifying patient and family goals and needs. Integrates assessment using information related to cultural, clinical, ethnic, age and other factors into the plan of care.
• Provides a range of 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.
• Provides care management to ensure that the patient and family receive and are subsequently referred to appropriate healthcare and community resources to optimize treatment/intervention outcomes. When indicated by role, participates in inpatient and community psycho‑educational programs, facilitates support groups for specified disease processes related to mental health, medical diagnosis and chronic or life‑limited illnesses while assisting with community outreach as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree, Ph.D., PsyD, EdD in Mental Health, Social Work, Counseling, Substance Use Disorders or Behavioral Health‑related field.
• Experience: Two years of experience in mental health/substance use disorder treatment, psycho‑educational programming including targeted, evidence‑based interventions (crisis intervention, trauma, and integrative therapies).
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association within 3 months of hire. Crisis Prevention Institute within 6 months of hire.
• Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), or Licensed Substance Abuse Professional (LSATP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Have 2 or more years of direct experience working with LGBTQ+ populations and an understanding of the diverse lived experiences and support needs within the community.
• Possess clinical insight into family systems and relational dynamics, with the ability to navigate complex support structures to promote resilience and emotional wellness.
• Demonstrate a strong foundation in trauma‑informed care and integrative therapeutic modalities with experience in individual therapy across life spans and group therapy.
• Can confidently facilitate psycho‑educational programming tailored to diverse identity groups and life experiences.
• Comfortable with delivering behavioral health interventions within integrated primary care environments. Skilled in utilizing screening tools (e.g., PHQ‑9, GAD‑7), engaging in warm handoffs, and collaborating with medical providers to support coordinated, whole‑person care.

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 System 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.