Behavioral Health Therapist (Licensed)

Arlington County Government; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Arlington County Government’s Department of Human Services seeks a full-time Behavioral Health Therapist for the Outpatient Services Bureau. The role provides trauma-informed mental health and substance use therapy, plus case management for adults with SMI and co-occurring disorders.

This position includes a $2,500 gross sign-on bonus upon hire and a second $2,500 gross sign-on bonus after probation. Located in Arlington, VA, the job emphasizes culturally responsive care and community-based

Qualifications

• Experience delivering trauma-informed mental health therapy.
• Experience with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Ability to work with adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, trauma-informed mental health therapy for adults.
• Deliver substance use treatment and case management services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Culturally responsive practice

Mental health therapy

Case management

Job description

Arlington County’s Department of Human Services ( DHS) has an opportunity for an experienced full- time Behavioral Health Therapist within the Outpatient Services Bureau (OSB) of the Behavioral Healthcare Division (BHD). This individual will be responsible for providing comprehensive, trauma -informed and culturally responsive mental health and substance use therapy and case management services to adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), substance use and/or co-occurring disorders

• This position includes a $2500 gross sign-on bonus upon hire and a second $2500 gross sign-on bonus after probation has been met.

To learn more about the Department of Human Services, please visit the DHS website.