Lead Psychiatric Emergency Clinician for Crisis Stabilization
Inova Health System
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Job summary
Inova Fairfax Hospital Central Access in Fairfax, VA is seeking a dedicated Psych Emergency Clinician 4 for full-time day shift, Sunday through Wednesday, 9:00 am–7:30 pm, to join an interdisciplinary team focused on crisis stabilization and a safe environment for patients.
The role involves clinical leadership, supervision, and delivering therapeutic assessments for individuals with mental health or substance use disorders, with opportunities to advance practice and contribute to program
Qualifications
- Certification - BLS within 3 months of hire; CPI in-person training for non-violent crisis intervention, CPI blue card within 6 months of hire; After 9/1/25, Vistelar replaces CPI for new and renewed de-escalation certifications. Approved Clinical Supervisor within 3 months of hire
- Licensure - Upon Start: LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LCP, or LSATP
- Experience - Five years of experience, three post-licensure, in psychiatric/mental health with seriously mentally ill
- Education - Master's Degree, Ph.D., PsyD, EdD in Mental Health, Social Work, Counseling, Substance Use Disorders or Behavioral Health-related field.
Responsibilities
- Leads clinical supervision to team members seeking licensure and mentors Psych Emergency Clinicians I-III.
- Provides range of therapeutic services, programming and behavioral interventions to support treatment goals.
- Provides care, recommendations and referrals autonomously.
- Assesses and diagnoses mental health/substance use disorders with biopsychosocial approach.
- Leads department huddles, ad-hoc case reviews, and system-wide initiatives.
Education
Job description
Inova Fairfax Hospital Central Access in Fairfax, VA is seeking a dedicated Psych Emergency Clinician 4 for full-time day shift, Sunday through Wednesday, 9:00 am–7:30 pm, to join an interdisciplinary team focused on crisis stabilization and a safe environment for patients.
The role involves clinical leadership, supervision, and delivering therapeutic assessments for individuals with mental health or substance use disorders, with opportunities to advance practice and contribute to program
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