Licensed Outpatient Therapist

For over 60 years, HopeLink Behavioral Health (formerly PRS) has been a beacon of support for individuals and families facing behavioral health challenges and life crises. We envision a world where hope is accessible to all. Through high-quality mental health services, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention, we foster an inclusive community where everyone can achieve well-being and a sense of belonging.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Outpatient Therapist conducts clinical assessments, offers short term individual therapy, couple's treatment, and group therapy, when appropriate Authorizations and reauthorizations are completed as required by third party payers, completes needs assessments, develops individual recovery plans, and provides direct skill teaching/psych education, individual counseling, family psychoeducation, family counseling and crisis intervention. Provides individual/group supervision to Community Support Specialists. Provides training, support and mentoring to new employees and coordinates students and volunteers as needed.

SCHEDULE AND LOCATION:

Hybrid: At least 2 days in office

Generally: M-F, 9-5. 1 later day (10-6, 11-7) is expected.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Provide short term individual therapy, couple's treatment, and group therapy in person or through Video conference Telehealth, when appropriate.
• Complete assessment to establish DSM/ICD10 diagnosis to determine eligibility of clients for services.
• Assess and evaluate skill strengths and deficits of clients to determine clinical necessity and complete initial authorization for services.
• Use motivational interviewing to engage clients in making a commitment to change and increase readiness to make behavioral changes needed to improve functioning and overall wellness.
• Provide use of cognitive behavioral techniques such as breathing retraining, identifying negative thoughts and feelings, cognitive distortions and teach skills to change thought pattern and behavior of clients.
• Provide psychoeducation on signs/symptoms and teach coping skills to improve functioning.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety risk assessments. Refer for emergency evaluation if risk issues warrant a more intensive level of care. Complete Critical Incident reporting according to agency and regulatory guidelines.
• Assist in resolving billing or payment related issues with 3rd party insurance when
• requested by Director of Outpatient Services.
• Maintain clinical documentation as required by Medicare, Medicaid, and 3rd party payers.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:

• Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and keeps others adequately informed
• Confronts difficult situations and encourages open communication while maintaining objectivity
• Maintains emotional self-awareness, keeps disruptive emotions and impulses in control
• Demonstrates empathy towards others and manages relationships positively
• Identifies problems in a timely manner and resolves problems in early stages
• Fosters quality focus in others and sets clear quality requirements
• Acknowledges team accomplishments and team cooperation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nursing Specialist (PMHCNS) in the state of Virginia plus 2 years of experience working with individuals living with mental illness. Experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy required.
• Master's degree in one of the following fields: Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Behavior Analysis, or Substance Abuse.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of the psychological and social development of the individual.
• Knowledge of psychiatric, psychological, and/or sociological terminology and concepts.
• Competency in use of motivational interviewing and time limited psychotherapy.
• Excellent written communication with ability to build rapport quickly with client and internal/external providers.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish Preferred
• Ability to work independently, self-starter, and well organized.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR); familiarity with Credible a plus.
• High degree of empathy toward the clients we serve.

The above statements reflect the usual responsibilities and principal functions of the position and shall not be construed as a complete description of all the work requirements that may be inherent or added to the position.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about helping people achieve mental wellness, we encourage you to apply!

HopeLink Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

'Where Hope Meets Help.'

Salary : $73,000 - $87,000