psychotherapist/Counselor Behavioral health

Dedicated Care Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Professional support and career development

Job summary

Dedicated Care Health Services, based in Washington, DC, is seeking a Psychotherapist/Counselor to provide outpatient behavioral rehabilitation to mentally ill individuals. The role focuses on fostering creativity and emotional growth through person-centered care.

Qualified candidates will hold a relevant degree and be licensed in DC. They must have experience with mental health disorders and be effective communicators capable of working within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the District of Columbia as a LICSW, RN, APRN or LPC is required.
• At least two years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with a mental health disorder.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team within an outpatient mental health agency.

Responsibilities

• Manage workload using centralized scheduling.
• Conduct screening and assessment using validated tools.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists and administrative staff.
• Monitor risk and utilize management protocols for high-risk clients.

Skills

Client-centered care

Communication skills

Crisis management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

psychotherapist/Counselor Behavioral Health

Dedicated Care Health Services is an outcome driven organization that seeks to provide services to those who are under insured in an innovative and person-centered way.

As a leading organization in Washington, DC, Dedicated Care Health Services provides outpatient behavioral rehabilitation to the mentally ill by fostering creativity, instilling independence, and providing an outlet for emotional growth and greater participation in the community.

Dedicated Care Health Services operates on the grounds of the original Providence Hospital location.

• Full-time

• Manage workload using centralized scheduling that will require advance planning and coordination with supervisory and administrative staff.
• Conduct screening and assessment in accordance with the use of validated screening tools to screen and assess for depression, trauma, substance use, and risk and needs associated with criminal risk.
• Develop recovery-oriented treatment plans and reviews in collaboration with the client, collaterals, and consented stakeholders such as significant others, criminal justice personnel, primary health care provider, care coordinator, and schools.
• Coordinate care with CASES psychiatrists, nurse practitioner, and administrative staff and closely coordinate with others including criminal justice staff (e.g., ATI staff/probation officers) involved in providing services to your client.
• Use evidenced sequential screening for risk of violence and closely monitor risk and utilize risk management protocols to appropriately manage and intervene to effectively serve high risk clients.
• Utilize best and evidence-based approaches to treatment consistent with CASES’ organizational culture; health/mental health integration, rehabilitation and recovery, and understanding incarceration on treatment engagement.

• Degree in relevant field.
• Licensed in the District of Columbia as a LICSW, RN, APRN or LPC is required.
• At least two (2) years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with a mental health disorder.
• A positive mindset and solutions focused approach to solving challenges.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
• The ability to focus on clients’ needs.
• The ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team within an outpatient mental health agency.
• Knowledge of sound ethical clinical practice and principles related to the care of mental health consumers.
• A superior communicator, who shares information readily and concisely, listens as well as gives advice, and respects the abilities of others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform amicably in an environment serving the mentally ill adult population.
• Ability to respect and uphold client confidentiality.
• Ability to exhibit a high level of organizational skills and able to prioritize and multi-task without direct supervision.

Dedicated Care Health Services you will find powerful resources for career-long success, including:

• A competitive base salary based on experience.
• Professional support and career development.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Job Location

Washington, DC