BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Overview

Work Shift

First (Days) (United States of America)

Under the supervision and direction of a licensed therapist (licensed clinical social worker or licensed professional counselor) , the Behavioral Health Therapist is responsible for the provision of social work/counseling services to patients receiving care in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Assesses the social, psychological, cultural, environmental, and financial situation, as well as disposition needs, for each assigned patient. Collaborates with patients, families, healthcare team members, and community agencies to develop and implement plans to address identified needs. Evaluates effectiveness of plans and initiates change as needed.

Two years of experience as a Behavioral Health Therapist is preferred. One year experience in a Behavioral Health Setting preferred. 

Master's Level Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field.

For Masters in Counseling, eligibility to be registered with the State as a resident in counseling is preferred. 

Preference for certification in Addiction, Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) etc.

De-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire.

Job Summary

Under the supervision and direction of a licensed therapist (licensed clinical social worker or licensed professional counselor) , the Behavioral Health Therapist is responsible for the provision of social work/counseling services to patients receiving care in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Assesses the social, psychological, cultural, environmental, and financial situation, as well as disposition needs, for each assigned patient. Collaborates with patients, families, healthcare team members, and community agencies to develop and implement plans to address identified needs. Evaluates effectiveness of plans and initiates change as needed.

Two years of experience as a Behavioral Health Therapist is preferred. One year experience in a Behavioral Health Setting preferred.

Master's Level Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field.

For Masters in Counseling, eligibility to be registered with the State as a resident in counseling is preferred.

Preference for certification in Addiction, Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) etc.

De-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire.

Qualifications:

MLD - Master's Level Degree (Required)

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI

Skills

Active Listening, Communication, Coordination, Critical Thinking, Mgmt of Financial Resources, Mgmt of Material Resources, Microsoft Office, Monitoring, Negotiation, Reading Comprehension, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Speaking, Systems Analysis, Time Management, Troubleshooting, Writing

Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

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