Emergency Services Crisis Therapist

Loudoun County Government; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Job summary

Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Developmental Services seeks an Emergency Services Therapist to provide direct diagnostic, preventive, and treatment services, including crisis intervention, for youth at risk, individuals with developmental disability, substance use disorders, and adults with serious mental illness.

The clinician will facilitate civil commitment processes, engage in daily clinical consultations with other programs and community partners, and work

Qualifications

• Master's degree; license eligible within one year of hire or possess professional licensure as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LCP.
• Two years of professional experience working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use diagnoses.
• Preferred: CPASC certification; bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provides Emergency Services and crisis intervention; coordinates services and develops individualized service plans.
• Conducts crisis interventions and evaluations for voluntary/involuntary individuals; coordinates treatment connections across levels of care.
• Participates in Civil Commitment hearings and prepares reports/recommendations for ongoing treatment; liaises with community partners.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Developmental Services seeks an Emergency Services Therapist to provide direct diagnostic, preventive, and treatment services, including crisis intervention, for youth at risk, individuals with developmental disability, substance use disorders, and adults with serious mental illness.

The clinician will facilitate civil commitment processes, engage in daily clinical consultations with other programs and community partners, and work