Behavioral Health Therapist 4- Merrifield

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Job description

Job Overview
We are looking for therapists to join our Women's Behavioral Health team at Inova. Our program is designed to provide essential mental health support during one of life's most transformative periods. We are looking for compassionate, skilled therapists who are eager to help women navigate the emotional, social and psychological challenges of pregnancy and the postpartum period. This work is instrumental in promoting mental and physical well-being, reducing the risk of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and improving the overall quality of life for mothers and their children.

Responsibilities
Demonstrates advanced clinical expertise in the provision of a range of therapeutic services, psychoeducational programming, and behavioral interventions to assist the client in achieving progress towards the goals and objectives of the individualized treatment plans.
Demonstrates clinical autonomy in the provision of care, recommendations and referrals while striving to increase professional knowledge, develop expertise and work toward certifications.
Demonstrates the ability to assess and diagnose mental health and/or substance use disorders through a bio/psycho/social department specific and evidenced based assessment identifying patient and family goals and need. In the absence of the Director, may provide program/department/unit clinical leadership.
Practices within the Code of Ethics of the credentialing discipline. Participates in staff meetings and professional committees as assigned.
When indicated by role, engages in research, and contributes to the specialty field of program/department/unit through the development/participation of research protocols, abstract writing, and publications when identified and appropriate.
Serves as a clinical leader by providing clinical supervision to team members seeking licensure as well as supervision/mentoring of graduate students during clinical internships.

Benefits and Perks:
Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute
Competitive salary: Pay based experience
Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work

Shift: Fulltime

Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5pm

Location: (Hybrid)

Experience:
Five (5) years' experience in Behavioral Health.
Experience in in mental health/substance use disordered, psychoeducational programming including brief, targeted, evidence-based interventions (crisis intervention, trauma, integrative therapies) mental health/substance use disorders.
Demonstrated success as a clinical supervisor.

Education:
Master's Degree - Behavioral Science and Health or
Ph.D., PsyD, EdD in mental health, social work, counseling, psychology, or behavioral health-related field.

Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association within 3 months of hire.
Crisis Prevention Institute within 6 months of hire.

Licensure:
Licensed Mental Health Specialist - Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), PhD or PsychD Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), or Licensed Substance Abuse Professional (LSATP). Certification in Oncology Social Work OSW-C must be obtained within 3 months of start date.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41.39 - $51.73 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Psychiatry
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:
Falls Church, VA 22042: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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