Mental Health Professional I

Dominion Hospital; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

PTO

Retirement plan

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Dominion Hospital, the only freestanding mental health facility in Northern VA, is seeking a Mental Health Professional I for Activity Therapy in Falls Church, VA. This PRN per diem role focuses on psycho-educational groups, discharge planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, patient-centered care.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field, plus BLS and CPI certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers and CPI certification required as part of hospital orientation.
• Experience in mental health or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual, group and family psycho-educational and process groups.
• Contributes to treatment plan development and attends planning meetings.
• Assesses safety and environmental factors; reports changes in patient condition.
• Coordinates discharge planning with the multidisciplinary team and conducts post-discharge follow-up.
• Maintains documentation and ensures compliance with requirements.

Skills

Psycho-educational groups

Group facilitation

Discharge planning

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Patient communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Mental Health Professional I - Activity Therapy

Location: Falls Church, VA

Position Type: PRN - Per Diem

Shift: As Needed

Salary Scale: $28.27 - $39.58

Make a Difference in the Mental Health!

Dominion Hospital, the only freestanding mental health facility in Northern VA, is seeking an experienced Mental Health Professional I - Activity Therapy to support our Activity Therapy program. In this key role, you will be responsible for high quality, patient-centered care by developing discharge plans that address the psychological, social, cultural and/or financial needs that impact the patient's care and recovery. The Mental Health Professional I - Activity Therapy serves as a liaison between the clinical team, patients, families and next level of care providers in all aspects of patient care, in accordance with the scope of practice.

If you're passionate about mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Competitive pay
• Paperless, quick onboarding
• Warm, family-like culture, supportive leadership
• Recognition programs & employee appreciation events
• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement plan, PTO, holiday pay)
• Annual performance reviews
• Support for personal well-being (EAP programs, mental health resources)
• Opportunities for advancement
• Strong mentorship and orientation programs

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient and employee safety
• Team-based staffing and leadership support focused on safe, quality resident care

What You'll Do

• Conducts individual, group and family psycho-educational and process groups.
• Contributes to treatment plan development and attends treatment planning meetings and reviews on an ongoing basis.
• Assesses environment and patient’s safety status and reports/responds to actual and potential safety issues or changes in the patient's condition.
• Identifies risk factors, screening criteria and interventions for patients with special precautions (e.g., suicide, homicide, falls, elopement).
• Completes relevant assessments, group notes and all other documentation promptly and in compliance with requirements, as appropriate to scope.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to assess and coordinate patient’s discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge.
• Conducts post-discharge follow-up as indicated.
• Evaluates re-admissions for gaps in discharge planning processes. Formulates a plan and implements new strategies.
• Develops and maintains a community resource guide including access to public assistance/alternatives.
• Facilitates and participates in Community Education, Activities and Support Groups, as appropriate to scope.
• Contributes to ensuring a safe, structured milieu with evidence-based treatment modalities/resources.
• Identifies cultural considerations, gender identity and preferred language for patients and family.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age/developmental stage specific standards, policies and procedures, and guidelines in assessing and treating patients to ensure patient safety.
• Maintains active and timely communication with patients, families, multidisciplinary team and continuum of care providers.
• Maintains professionalism and uses good communication skills in interacting with peers, staff, patients, families and in resolving conflicts.
• Demonstrates understanding of and ability to maintain clear professional boundaries with peers, patients and families.
• Understands state commitment processes, abuse reporting requirements, duty to warn and guardianship processes.
• Demonstrates knowledge and role in hospital codes.
• Assists with Process and Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field-Required

Certifications: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required and Crisis Prevention Institute required as a part of the general hospital orientation

Experience: Experience in mental health or related field-Preferred

We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for our job opportunities.

Dominion Hospital has provided quality healthcare services for close to 50 years! Our 116-bed hospital is one of the region's leading mental healthcare facilities in Northern Virginia. Our convenient location in suburban Falls Church, VA offers a full range of treatment options with a distinctive focus on crisis intervention and stabilization through our inpatient, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP). Our patients receive the best quality care through specialized services in safe, healthy, confidential, and trauma-informed environments.

At Dominion Hospital, our care-like family culture extends to our patients, our people, and our community. We are committed to each other. When we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.