Senior Therapist - Youth Assessment, Bilingual
Position Overview
Are you searching for a position with purpose; a position that allows you to share your expertise in clinical assessment; a position that challenges you? Are you passionate about partnering with children and youth with significant behavioral health challenges and their families, natural supports, and system partners to ensure children live and thrive in their homes and communities? If so, the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is hiring a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Youth Assessment Senior Therapist. We are a team dedicated not only to children, youth, and families, but also dedicated to supporting and valuing team members. We provide extensive development and learning initiatives, a competitive wage and benefits package, a focus on equity, and the facilitation of advanced clinical training and career advancement opportunities.
The Opportunity:
- Engage youth and families in evidence-based, youth-led and family driven clinical intakes and other assessments
- Participate in multi-disciplinary workgroups, treatment planning meetings, court hearings, and relevant training
- Provide consultation and ensure close collaboration and coordination with system partners
- Provide family, individual and group outpatient therapy, and case management and crisis intervention services
- Maintain Electronic Health Record in accordance with State, City, Departmental and Federal requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned
What we are looking for:
The ideal candidate has thorough knowledge of diagnosis, assessment and evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents who experience trauma, mental health and substance use challenges; skills in conducting behavioral health assessments, treatment plans, family, individual and group therapy; ability to prioritize youth and family voice and collaborate with community partners; ability to document in an electronic health record; ability to communicate both orally and in writing, in a clear concise manner, with other professionals and with the public.
Who we are:
As a member of Child and Family Behavioral Health Services (CFBHS), you will work alongside professionals who are passionate about engaging youth with behavioral health challenges and their families in top-notch clinical services. We’re dedicated to helping youth and families achieve their goals and dedicated to supporting and valuing team members. We are a community of lifelong learners who collaborate, challenge, and support each other to advance our clinical knowledge and skills, and help youth and families achieve the best outcomes.
What we offer you:
In addition to an awesome group of people to work with, the City of Alexandria offers great benefits!
As a full-time employee of the City of Alexandria, the following are available to you:
- Health Insurance
- Tuition Assistance and Professional Development
- Employee Transportation Benefits Program
- Virginia Retirement System
- Paid Annual and Sick Leave/Sick Leave Bank
- Paid City Holidays
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Spring Health Mental Health Services
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Possession of Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Education or related field; at least two years of post-graduate work experience in providing direct clinical services to consumers having one or more substance abuse, psychiatric, and emotional disorders; and licensure or license eligible as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (LSATP) or Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia at the time of appointment; if license eligible, the employee must obtain Virginia licensure at the first available opportunity, but no later than one year after appointment; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Employees must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of their residence if they are in a position with driving responsibilities.
Bilingual and Fluent in both English and Spanish to meet the needs of persons served; At least two years of post-master’s experience engaging school-age youth and their families in trauma-informed, culturally relevant, evidence-based behavioral health assessments; At least two years of experience providing family therapy; Certification or training in trauma-focused evidence-based treatment for youth and families; At least one year of experience with electronic medical records.
This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to: FBI/Federal Records Check; VA State Child Abuse/Neglect Registry; Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Database; education/certifications; and driver’s license.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, with some evenings and option for hybrid work setting of on-site and telework if community needs allow.
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