CS Therapist II - Get On Track

Prince William County Government; Virginia; On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

401a and 457 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

Job summary

Prince William County Government seeks a full-time Therapist II for the Get On Track (GOT) program, serving young adults aged 16–25 with serious mental illness. Services are delivered in the community and in client homes to help participants regain independence.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, learn the GOT model, and focus on case management and therapeutic interventions while using an electronic health record system. The role offers a $5,000 hiring bonus and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.
• 1–2 years’ experience in human services in mental health outpatient/community setting.
• Experience with young adults with serious mental illness.
• Eligible for LCSW/LPC/LMFT within 4 years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based and clinic-based services to transitional age youth with first-episode psychosis.
• Promote recovery, healing, and greater independence with clients and families.
• Learn the GOT model and utilize case management and therapeutic interventions.
• Maintain timely responsiveness and proficient use of electronic health records.

Skills

Case management

Therapeutic interventions

Client communication

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young adults who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis? Come be part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who value quality services, integrity, compassion, and accountability, and who are committed to helping these young adults get their lives back on track. This Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) program, called the Get On Track Program (GOT), serves young adults aged 16-25 years old who were recently diagnosed with serious mental illness (e.g., Schizophrenia) or co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorder (e.g., Schizophrenia and Alcohol Dependence). Services are primarily provided outside the office, in the community, or in the client’s home and are geared towards helping these young adults accomplish their employment and educational goals. We are seeking qualified applicants to fill our full-time Therapist II. The Prince William County Community Services offers free clinical supervision for licensure, participates in several student loan forgiveness programs, free annual ethics and other evidence-based trainings, 37.5 hours of training leave annually, immediate annual and sick leave accruals, and paid holidays.

This position qualifies for a $5,000 hiring bonus. This bonus will be paid in two equal installments as funds permit. The first installment of $2,500 is payable upon the County’s first regular pay date following your position start, and the final $2,500 installment will be payable on the pay date following the completion of probation.

About This Role:

In this role, you will provide community-based and clinic- based services to transitional age youth who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis using an evidence-based multi-disciplinary team approach; you will work with clients and families to effectively promote recovery, healing, and greater independence. To be successful in this role, you will learn the EHR and familiarize yourself with the GOT model, with a specific focus on case management and therapeutic interventions.

Technical aspects of the job:

Requires timely responsiveness to emails, texts, and phone calls; ability to navigate electronic health records, facsimile, Google Maps, or other electronic maps; and computer literacy.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field
• 1-2 years’ experience in the delivery of human services in a Mental Health outpatient/community-based environment.
• Experience working with a young adult population with Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
• Must be L.C.S.W. or L.P.C., or L.M.F.T., or able to obtain the LCSW or LPC by the Commonwealth of Virginia within 4 years of employment

Preferences:

• Experience, training, and knowledge related to psychotropic medications.
• Knowledge of recovery model practices

Special Requirements (if applicable):

• Must possess a valid driver's license without any restrictions
• Must pass DMV record check
• Must pass TB test
• Must pass and maintain first aid and CPR certification
• Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint-based National Criminal History Record Check
• Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglect maintained by the Department of Social Services.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, day shifts 8 am - 4 pm or 9 am - 5 pm

Hiring Salary Range

$76,069.50 - $90,372.75 Annually

We also offer great benefits, including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.