License Eligible Therapist

Under the supervision of a Licensed Clinician: The License Eligible Clinician provides psycho-social assessments, individual and family therapies. Will carry a case load, develop treatments plans, lead special focus process groups/educational groups, participate in unit activities, maintain regular contact with residents’ referral sources and families. Provides timely and accurate documentation. Participates in referral development activities. Performs continuous quality improvement activities, such as chart audits and documentation review.

Maintains strict confidentiality and privacy of students' and residents' personally identifiable health information in accordance with HIPAA privacy rules and Facility policies. Meets mandatory staff development requirement per the standards of all regulatory and accrediting agencies.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Master’s degree required in counseling, psychology or related social services field.

Minimum Work Experience

Minimum of one (1) year in a behavioral health / therapy setting with the population served.

Required Skills, Licenses / Certifications

Eligible for licensure as a Licensed Practical Counselor, by the Virginia Department of Health Professions

Eligible for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, by the Virginia Department of Health Professions

Trauma Certification, or within 90 days of hire

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

First Aide

Facility’s Approved Behavioral Management System

Valid Virginia Driver's License in good standing

General Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age per Commonwealth of Virginia Interdepartmental Regulation of Children’s Residential Facilities.

Required Skills Knowledge And Abilities

Ability to effectively present information to groups.

Communicate in English effectively and document information accurately.

Communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in the care of the youth.

Ability to work well with others in a team setting and work well with a moderate level of direct supervision.

Possess basic knowledge of child and adolescent development, child care principles and practices, positive peer culture, and mental health principles.

Knowledge of basic psychiatric terminology.

Ability to develop healthy relationships with children and adolescents and consistently apply rules, expectations, and behavioral interventions.

Proficient with Windows, Outlook, internet research, MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.