CS Therapist II Emergency Services

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Prince William County, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (PF)

Department

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Job Number

201207211

Closing

8/4/2022 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

C43

Introduction

Are you interested in being a part of an organization whose mission is a commitment to improving the quality of life for people with or at risk of developing serious mental illness and preventing these occurrences while minimizing the impact of these conditions through a system of caring that respects and promotes the dignity, rights and full participation of individuals and their families? If so, then Prince William County Community Services is where you need to be working. We are currently looking for a Therapist II to join our emergency services team that provides essential crisis interventions services to the community.

Located within easy commuting distance from Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and

Stafford County, Prince Willian County is a diverse and dynamic community, where we treasure our past and the promise of the future. Come join a team that values quality service, integrity and accountability.

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

The role of a Therapist II in emergency services is to assess risk and connect persons in crisis to the appropriate level of care. Therapist IIs provide crisis intervention services with the goal of helping the person in crisis experience improvement in overall mental health.

Provides the following:

• Provides emergency mental health intervention services in a 24/7 program

• Conducts screening interviews and makes recommendations for level of care

• Provides outreach, assessment, linkage to and coordination with other service providers

• Provides crisis intervention for clients, including those at high risk for suicide/homicide-under supervisory guidance, evaluates risk and potential need for hospitalization

• Develops and implements risk management plans

• Maintains records according to agency's policies and procedures, prepares reports

• Attends and participates in staff meetings and professional development activities

• Prepares and presents case presentations for clinical supervision

PREFERENCES : the successful candidate will have ...

• Master's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related behavioral science field

• 1 -2 years of experience providing clinical services to seriously mentally ill adults

• Licensed or certified resident for LCSW or LPC in the Commonwealth of Virginia

• Preference will be given to the candidate with experience working in a 24/7 program, experience with preadmission assessments, conducting risk assessment.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to respond to Manassas or Woodbridge from home within 1 hour

M ultiple shifts will be filled from this posting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid driver's license, must pass DMV record check
• Must pass a TB test
• 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 (see application details) (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.
• Must possess or be able to obtain certifications in First Aid and Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation, as required

ENTRY SALARY RANGE: $66,742 - $82,560 Annually

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees