Crisis Response Senior Therapist (PRN)

IMDiversity; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

IMDiversity seeks a Senior Therapist (PRN) for Emergency Services in Alexandria, VA. The role provides crisis intervention and psychiatric stabilization for residents during mental health crises, with various shift options and potential cross-training with ACORP.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in human services, Virginia clinical licensure (or eligible) and the ability to work 20+ hours weekly. The position supports 24/7 essential operations and cross-agency coordination.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in human services.
• Active Virginia clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LSATP, or Clinical Psychologist) or license-eligible.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients who walk in to our Mark Center Drive office and individuals who require intervention in the community. Determine appropriate disposition based on thorough psychiatric evaluation. Complete written assessments and make appropriate referrals.
• Assess need for immediate face-to-face evaluation or referral during telephone conversations.
• Provide liaison/outreach to other community agencies.
• Provide continuity of care for CSB clients when the CSB is closed (i.e. referrals to emergency room for medication, emergency assessments, and support via the telephone).
• Provides consultation, coordination, and support to the Alexandria Police Department Behavioral Health Unit and other members of the criminal justice system
• Conduct pre-admission screening for voluntary/involuntary hospitalizations;
• Provide crisis stabilization utilizing phone and face to face contact;
• Determine appropriate response to all calls from the citizens and staff from other agencies;
• Provides clinical assessment and referral services; Determines appropriate disposition;
• Formulates diagnoses; assesses risk and mental status;
• Provides clinical intervention in emergency situations at any of city residential programs;
• Prepares reports for court proceedings, represents the Department, and testifies as an expert witness on behalf of the CSB;
• Provides emergency and crisis intervention services to consumers;
• Participates in staff development and training;
• Maintains clinical records in accordance with State, City, Departmental and Federal compliance requirements;
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Clinical license VA

Education

Master's degree

Job description

IMDiversity seeks a Senior Therapist (PRN) for Emergency Services in Alexandria, VA. The role provides crisis intervention and psychiatric stabilization for residents during mental health crises, with various shift options and potential cross-training with ACORP.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in human services, Virginia clinical licensure (or eligible) and the ability to work 20+ hours weekly. The position supports 24/7 essential operations and cross-agency coordination.