Company Description

Better Morning emerged as an outpatient behavioral health practice in Ashburn, VA in the year of 2014.

In addition to providing counseling from the Ashburn office, Better Morning started off as a certified provider for intensive in home and community-based services (IHCBS), for at risk youth in District of Columbia.

In August of 2017, Better Morning was certified as a Core service agency (CSA) by DC Department of Behavioral Health. Better morning founder’s passion for at risk youth and their family were the motivation to keep expanding the evidenced based programs to meet the need of the underserved population.

Position Summary:

An exciting position has become available for full time outpataint therapist to join a friendly team based in Washington DC. If you possess superior interpersonal and communication skills, have experience in providing administrative oversight, coordination, management, education, dissemination, support of CBI II and III services implementation and linkage of the local stakeholders, we want you!

Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing clinical services as outlined by the policies and procedures of Better Morning.
Carry a caseload of up to 6 CBI cases and will be required to meet and engage them 5 times a week.
Provides services to youth and families in a culturally competent respectful manner
Provides individual and family counseling.
Initiate CBI services within 24 hours of receiving the referral notification from supervisor
Initiates Family Team Meeting within 7-14 days of referral
Develops safety plan with the input of youth, family, and all stake holders
Educates the family about CBI services and role of CBI clinicians and CBI team
Explains the benefit of a team working with a family
Provides 24- hour availability for youth and families
Explains in detail to youth and family how crisis calls are handled 24/7 and the role of the CBI team
Provides CBI services in home, school, and community
Assures that intensity of service meets the needs of the youth and family
Participates in CBI required training curriculum
Remains flexible to schedule sessions around youth and family’s availability
Complete MUI report in case of unusual incidents
Facilitate discharge team meeting including all stake holders
Participate in individual and group supervision as scheduled
Complete Relias and other required annual Trainings

Qualifications:

LGPC/LGSW, LICSW/LPC
Credible system highly desirable. Experience with Microsoft Office applications/programs.
Practical knowledge and skill in providing a range of therapeutic techniques and skill building interventions.
Commitment to excellence and high standards.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Bilingual skills a plus.
Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies.
Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline.
Must be able to meet established productivity standards.
Strong charting/documentation skills utilizing an electronic medical record.

Additional Information

Job Types: Full-time (W-2) (40 hours) (8 hours shift)

Salary: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year For LG. The salary range differs based on the number of relevant work experience and educational level.

In addition, we offer the below Employment Benefits:

401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Sick leave
Tuition reimbursement

Additional information:

Ability to commute/relocate:

Washington, DC 20016: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

LGSW/LGPC
LICSW, LPC

Schedule:

8-hour shift

Work Location: In person, Willing to work in NW and SE DC.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

BETTER MORNING (Behavioral Health Services)

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