CS New Horizons Therapist II - School and Clinic Based

Are you interested in being part of a team that is having a positive impact on the lives of youth and their families?  Do you wish you could impact youth attending high school by providing prevention and therapeutic services.  Our school- and clinic-based team provides creative, evidence-based therapeutic services that empower our clients to successfully manage complex mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorder issues in school-based and outpatient settings.    

Prince William County Community Services (CS) is a dynamic agency that fosters innovation, embraces inclusivity, offers opportunities to professionally learn and grow, and uses a team approach to achieve the highest level of service driven results for our clients and their families. We respect and promote the dignity, human rights and full participation of youth and their families in their care. We are located within easy commuting distance from Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Stafford County. We are so proud to be the most diverse county in the Commonwealth of Virginia! 

We are seeking qualified applicants to fill a full-time Therapist II (Clinical Services Caseworker) position in the New Horizons School Based/Clinic Based Program located in the Manassas office. This full-time position requires a 4 or 5-day work week that includes Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 8:00 p.m. and a beginning work time of 7:30 a.m. The position provides clinical services in an area public high school and the CS Manassas office conveniently located off I-66.

This position qualifies for a hiring bonus of $5,000. This bonus will be paid in two equal installments as funds permit. The first installment of $2,500 is payable upon the County’s first regular pay date following your position start and the final $2,500 installment will be payable on the pay date following the completion of probation.  

 About This Role:

 New Horizons School/Clinic-Based (NH SB/CB) Program offers a team environment. 

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Maintaining a caseload of clients 
• Conducting comprehensive assessments to include the ASAM criteria and DLA-20 and formulating diagnoses 
• Developing and implementing treatment plans 
• Providing prevention, outpatient treatment and case management services to youth and families with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring issues 
• Providing prevention and outpatient services in multiple settings to include:  local high schools and Community Services office settings
• Maintaining clinical documentation in Electronic Health Record according to agency, Medicaid, MCO and licensure policies and procedures for own caseload of clients 
• Provides crisis intervention services for own caseload of clients 
• Develops and maintains effective collaborative relationships with other professionals, service providers, and community agencies

Preferences:

• Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related behavioral science field
• Ability to demonstrate licensure eligibility for professional licensure as LCSW or LPC in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• 1-2 years of experience providing services to children, adolescents and families with issues related to mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders in an outpatient care setting
• Experience providing supervision and direct clinical services to youth and families with complex mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders, 
• Experience providing group and family therapy for youth, 
• Experience with Medicaid-funded services for youth,  
• Experience collaborating with other service providers 
• Bilingual and multilingual candidates encouraged to apply

 Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver's license. Must pass DMV record check
• Must pass TB test
• Must pass and maintain first aid and CPR certification
• Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint based National Criminal History Record Check. Not eligible for employment with barrier crime history https://dbhds.virginia.gov/assets/document-library/BIU/attachment-2rev072017.pdf (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)  
• Child Protective Services Requirements:  Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglected maintained by the Department of Social Services.

Work Schedule:

This full-time position requires a 4 or 5-day work week that includes Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 8:00 p.m. and a beginning work time of 7:30 a.m. 

The position provides clinical services in an area public high school and the CS Manassas office conveniently located off I-66.

Starting Salary Range:  $76,069.50 - $90,372.75

Salary : $76,070 - $133,283