Behavioral Health Therapist

We are offering a $10k signing bonus....

Neighborhood Health is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center that provides primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care to 40,000 individuals in Northern Virginia.

Our mission is to improve health and advance health equity in Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax by providing access to high-quality primary care regardless of ability to pay.

Neighborhood Health has been recognized for the quality of care that it provides to its patients and has strong partnerships with local organizations to improve health in our community particularly among underserved populations.

Under the direction of the Supervisor, works as a member of an integrated primary care/behavioral health team to provide behavioral health consultation and outpatient counseling services to a diverse population within a community health care setting.

Provides a combination of brief, targeted interventions and short-term outpatient counseling to patients across the lifespan; shares responsibility for ensuring adequate coverage of intakes and crisis intervention within the primary care setting and serves as a consultant for the primary care team in identifying, assessing, and making recommendations in the treatment of a variety of behavioral health and substance use disorders

Demonstrates a sincere dedication and loyalty to the philosophy and mission of Neighborhood Health.

This position may be eligible for NHSC loan forgiveness; or VHCF Boost 200 program.

Qualifications:

• Written and oral fluency in English and Spanish is a must.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling Education, or other related field required
• 2-3 years of experience
• Licensed to Practice in Virginia (LCSW/LPC), or license eligible upon hire
• Familiarity with basic medical terminology preferred
• Familiarity with basic psychopharmacology preferred
• Able to work in a fast-paced setting and tolerate interruptions required
• Comfortable working in a medical setting
• Experience working with the population served by Neighborhood Health (e.g., Latino immigrants/refugees, clients of all ages, and with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Cultural competency is such that the individual possesses a sensitivity, understanding, and expertise in caring for persons of diverse cultures.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment at Neighborhood Health.