Behavioral Health Therapist (Licensed) (Bilingual)

Arlington County Government; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington County Department of Human Services seeks a bilingual English/Spanish Behavioral Health Therapist (Licensed) to join the Senior Adult Mental Health Program, serving Arlington residents aged 60 and older with serious mental health conditions. The team includes licensed clinicians, a clinical nurse, psychiatrists, and a program manager, using recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care.

Minimum qualifications include a master's degree and Virginia licensure at time of hire (LPC, LCP, LMFT,

Qualifications

• Master's degree with internship and practicum as required by Virginia licensure.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group behavioral health therapy to older adults.
• Coordinate care and document progress in treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary SAMH team to support clients with co-occurring conditions.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master’s degree in counseling/psychology/social work or related clinical discipline

Job description

Please Note: This position includes a $2,500 gross signing bonus at hire and a $2,500 gross bonus upon completion of the probationary period.

The Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) Behavioral Health Therapist (Licensed) with experience working with older adults to join our team! The Senior Adult Mental Health (SAMH) Program, part of the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD), serves Arlington residents aged 60 and older with serious mental health conditions, as well as adults with developmental disabilities. The SAMH team includes licensed mental health professionals, a clinical nurse, psychiatrists, and a program manager, and takes a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed approach that addresses co-occurring disorders.

Arlington County DHS is committed to delivering client services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed manner. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring our clients are approached, engaged and cared for in ways that demonstrate competency, sensitivity and awareness of factors which impact the client experience including but not limited to: cultural identity, gender, racial, and ethnic diversity, religious/spiritual ascription, physical capability, cognitive and literacy levels, sexual orientation, and linguistic needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of the requirements for a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, psychiatric social work, psychology, art therapy, or a directly related clinical discipline, with internship and practicum requirements specified by the Virginia Department of Health Professions;
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Therapists may be hired at one of the following levels:

Behavioral Health Therapist (Licensed): Licensure at time of hire by the appropriate board of the Virginia Department of Health Professions in the employee’s discipline (LPC, LCP, LMFT, or LCSW);

Behavioral Health Therapist (Non-VA Licensed): Licensure in another jurisdiction at time of hire, with Virginia licensure in the employee’s discipline (LPC, LCP, LMFT, or LCSW) obtained within 90 days of hire; and

Behavioral Health (Resident/Supervisee): Within 90 days of hire, a temporary license as a Resident in Counseling (for LPC or LMFT) or Resident in Clinical Psychology (for LCP), or registration as a Supervisee in Social Work (for LCSW), with the Virginia Department of Health Professions. Full licensure must be obtained within three years of hire.

Desirable Qualifications

• Providing case management and therapy services to adults with serious mental illness;
• Serving older adults with complex medical conditions or cognitive decline;
• Delivering clinical services to culturally and ethnically diverse populations; and/or
• Providing behavioral health services in institutional or long-term care settings.

Special Requirements

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Driver's License: Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver’s license, or be able and willing to use alternative transportation to perform duties at locations other than the primary worksite. License holders must provide, or authorize Arlington County to obtain, a copy of their official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the driving record.

Employment Restrictions

• You cannot concurrently receive behavioral health services from Arlington County Community Service Board (CSB) programs while employed in an Arlington County CSB program (exception Crisis Intervention services).
• At least 24 months must have passed between receipt of CSB services from Arlington County and employment in an Arlington County CSB program.

As a condition of employment, employees must maintain required professional licensure and promptly notify the appropriate County representatives of any loss, suspension, or expiration of licensure.

Additional Information

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, generally 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or as established by program needs, including occasional evening hours. Work is performed at the Department of Human Services office and in community settings. The schedule and work location are subject to change based on program and client needs.

Starting salary is commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected.

• Behavioral Health Therapist (Licensed): $96,304.00 - $149,240.00 Annually
• Behavioral Health Therapist (Non-VA Licensed): $96,304.00 - $149,240.00 Annually
• Behavioral Health (Resident/Supervisee): $83,158.40 - $128,876.80 Annually

This recruitment is open until filled.

This recruitment may be used to fill similar future vacancies, some of which may require bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency.

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

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