Crisis Response Mental Health Therapist II

Prince William County; Virginia; On-site; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement from the Virginia Retire-76

401a and 457 retirement plans

Paid Annual Leave

Paid Personal Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Group Medical and Dental Plans

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Prince William County Community Services seeks an ES Therapist II to join the emergency services team delivering 24/7 crisis intervention and urgent mental health support. The role includes screening for level of care, outreach, and coordination with other providers to ensure safety and timely linkage to services.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in social work or related field and is or will be licensed (LPC/LCSW) in Virginia within 4 years, with experience in serious mental illness and

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field.
• 1 year of experience providing clinical services to seriously mentally ill adults in a Mental Health, Substance Abuse, or Emergency Program.
• (9 months of supervised internship is considered as 1 year of experience)

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency mental health intervention services in a 24/7 program.
• Conduct screening interviews and make recommendations for level of care.
• Provide outreach, assessment, linkage to and coordination with other service providers.
• Provide crisis intervention for clients, including those at high risk for suicide/homicide—under supervisory guidance; evaluate risk and potential need for hospitalization.
• Develop and implement risk management plans.
• Maintain records according to agency’s policies and procedures; prepare reports.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and professional development activities.
• Prepare and present case presentations for clinical supervision.

Skills

Clinical experience

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Interagency collaboration

Emergency services

Education

Master's Degree in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field

Virginia LPC or LCSW licensure within 4 years

Job description

Prince William County Community Services seeks an ES Therapist II to join the emergency services team delivering 24/7 crisis intervention and urgent mental health support. The role includes screening for level of care, outreach, and coordination with other providers to ensure safety and timely linkage to services.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in social work or related field and is or will be licensed (LPC/LCSW) in Virginia within 4 years, with experience in serious mental illness and