Job Description

Posting number: 26-00483

Department: MH Substance Abuse & Developmental Services

Job classification: Behavioral Health Therapist II / Grade 127

Posting type: Open

Categories: Mental Health, Human Services, Counseling

Summary

The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Developmental Services is seeking a talented and motivated individual to serve as a Therapist in the Emergency Services program. In this role, you will work with a trusted and reputable team that has a history of success connecting individuals and their families with person-centered, recovery-oriented services and supports.

We welcome new teammates who approach their professional careers with enthusiasm and dedication to our diverse and fast-growing county. Come be a part of something that matters.

Examples of duties

The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Developmental Services is seeking a talented and motivated individual to serve as an Emergency Services Therapist. The primary role of this position is to provide direct diagnostic, preventive, and treatment services, including crisis intervention to youth who are at risk or have Serious Emotional Disturbance, individuals with a Developmental Disability, individuals with substance use disorders, and/or adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI). The Emergency Services clinician facilitates the civil commitment process and engages in daily clinical and procedural consultations with other MHSADS programs and public and private community partners. This position works in the 24-hour, state-mandated emergency services program.

Successful candidates excel in complex, fast-paced environments and are passionate about crisis work, supporting community crisis response with creative problem solving, adaptability to rapidly changing, often competing changes in demands for service, and a collaborative approach to community services. Work schedule includes weekends, holidays, and overnights.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides Emergency Services (Provides crisis intervention services or implements crisis plans with individuals; participates in coordination of services, including crisis, long-term, recovery, and individualized service plans.)
• Provides Crisis Interventions and Evaluations (Evaluates voluntary and involuntary individuals who, as a result of a mental illness, are substantially likely to cause serious physical harm to themselves and/or others or suffer serious harm because they lack the capacity to provide for their own basic needs or self-protection. Connects individuals to appropriate treatment to include outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospital, ambulatory crisis, residential Crisis Stabilization Units (CSU), inpatient, and/or Psychiatric services (pursuant to 37.2-805 and 16.1-338; 37.2-809 and 16.1-338-339, 16.1-340.1)
• Participates in Civil Commitment Hearings (Pursuant to the Virginia Code: 37.2-817B and 16.1-344C) and Provides (1) Representation of the preadmission screening report and the Community Services Board, (2) recommendations for ongoing treatment, including Mandatory Outpatient Treatment (MOT); and (3) if Mandatory Outpatient Treatment is ordered, develops the initial treatment plan, arranges for the connection to treatment, and monitoring of the court order (Pursuant to 37.2-817C1-K, 37.2-817.1, 37.2-817.2, 37.2-817.3, and 16.1-345.2, 16.1-345.3, 16.1-345.4, and 16.1-345.5).
• Evaluates High Risk Clients (Conducts prevention and/or intervention assessments and evaluations of high-risk clients with complex mental health and/or substance abuse treatment, or developmental needs.)

This position is eligible for a $6,000 hiring bonus in accordance with the County’s Hiring and Retention Bonus Program.

Qualifications

Master's degree; license eligible within one (1) year of hire or possess professional licensure through the VA Department of Health Professions Board as a: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP). Two (2) years of professional experience working with individuals who have a mental health and/or substance use diagnosis, which may include internship experience.

Preferred:

Certification as a Preadmission Screening Clinician (CPASC).

Bilingual (English and Spanish) candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Supplemental information

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, credit check, driving record check, and TB test. Must have a valid driver’s license in Virginia or regional state of residence.