Connections Health Solutions
Mental Health Therapist - Woodbridge, VA (FT)
Connections Health Solutions, Woodbridge, Virginia, us, 22195
Mental Health Therapist - Woodbridge, VA (FT)
Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery.
Founded by emergency-room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our physician-led model is driven by data and recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice.
Our values shape decisions, foster continuous learning, and include acceptance, hope, intention, teamwork, and innovation.
Responsibilities
Conduct thorough psychosocial assessment within 24 hours of admission.
Provide internal education regarding DBT, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and service plan documentation.
Prepare clinical reports and individualized service plans using agency electronic documentation software, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
Deliver brief interventions, individual, family, and group counseling within scope of practice, documenting services accurately.
Arrange referrals and placement of individuals in community substance use programs, housing, or employment opportunities.
Provide case management services to promote recovery and community reintegration, including crisis interventions and follow-up as necessary.
Maintain knowledge of Virginia involuntary commitment process, DBHDS, and DMAS roles.
Participate in supervision and ongoing education; demonstrate competency through supervision and skill observation.
Complete required training, attend monthly meetings, and maintain required competencies.
Coordinate civil commitment process with stakeholders.
Perform all assigned duties.
Qualifications
Unrestricted license as Licensed Mental Health Professional in Virginia (LMHP, LMHP‑R, LMHP‑RP, LMHP‑S, or CATP). Acceptable licensure includes LGPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LCP, CSAC.
Minimum 3 years of experience in mental health, substance use treatment, or related work.
Knowledge of principles of recovery, family of origin/intergenerational issues, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
Experience working with special populations (serious mental illness, substance use diagnoses, brain injuries, and those over 60 years of age).
Proficiency in Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques.
For youth work, experience with children’s system of care and stakeholders.
Must be fully vaccinated (or exempt per company policy).
State of Virginia fingerprint clearance.
Pass Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services and Virginia Department of Social Services background checks.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with children, youth, families, and adults with behavioral health issues.
Knowledge of Virginia involuntary treatment process.
What We Offer Full‑time only
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability.
Voluntary life insurance for employees and families.
Health Savings Accounts with $1,000–$2,000 employer contribution.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
401(k) company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation).
Generous PTO starting at 160 hours annually and 12 recognized company holidays.
All employees (Pool, Part‑time and Full‑time)
Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and resources.
Auto enrollment in 401(k) plan after 90 days.
EEO Statement Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.
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Founded by emergency-room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our physician-led model is driven by data and recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice.
Our values shape decisions, foster continuous learning, and include acceptance, hope, intention, teamwork, and innovation.
Responsibilities
Conduct thorough psychosocial assessment within 24 hours of admission.
Provide internal education regarding DBT, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and service plan documentation.
Prepare clinical reports and individualized service plans using agency electronic documentation software, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
Deliver brief interventions, individual, family, and group counseling within scope of practice, documenting services accurately.
Arrange referrals and placement of individuals in community substance use programs, housing, or employment opportunities.
Provide case management services to promote recovery and community reintegration, including crisis interventions and follow-up as necessary.
Maintain knowledge of Virginia involuntary commitment process, DBHDS, and DMAS roles.
Participate in supervision and ongoing education; demonstrate competency through supervision and skill observation.
Complete required training, attend monthly meetings, and maintain required competencies.
Coordinate civil commitment process with stakeholders.
Perform all assigned duties.
Qualifications
Unrestricted license as Licensed Mental Health Professional in Virginia (LMHP, LMHP‑R, LMHP‑RP, LMHP‑S, or CATP). Acceptable licensure includes LGPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LCP, CSAC.
Minimum 3 years of experience in mental health, substance use treatment, or related work.
Knowledge of principles of recovery, family of origin/intergenerational issues, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
Experience working with special populations (serious mental illness, substance use diagnoses, brain injuries, and those over 60 years of age).
Proficiency in Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques.
For youth work, experience with children’s system of care and stakeholders.
Must be fully vaccinated (or exempt per company policy).
State of Virginia fingerprint clearance.
Pass Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services and Virginia Department of Social Services background checks.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with children, youth, families, and adults with behavioral health issues.
Knowledge of Virginia involuntary treatment process.
What We Offer Full‑time only
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability.
Voluntary life insurance for employees and families.
Health Savings Accounts with $1,000–$2,000 employer contribution.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
401(k) company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation).
Generous PTO starting at 160 hours annually and 12 recognized company holidays.
All employees (Pool, Part‑time and Full‑time)
Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and resources.
Auto enrollment in 401(k) plan after 90 days.
EEO Statement Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.
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