Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join our dynamic behavioral health team. A successful candidate will have counseling skills working in office with children. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive mental health services, including psychotherapy, clinical assessments, and case management, to diverse populations across various settings. Your expertise will help individuals and families navigate mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, trauma, and addiction, fostering resilience and well-being. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact through patient-centered care, utilizing evidence-based therapies and innovative approaches in a supportive environment.
Duties
- Conduct thorough clinical assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and intake interviews to determine patient needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Deliver individual, group, and family therapy sessions utilizing modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, behavioral therapy.
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to enhance patient engagement and promote positive behavioral change.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation in electronic medical record (EMR) systems while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, social workers, educators, and community agencies to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
- Provide crisis intervention and crisis management support during emergency situations to ensure patient safety.
- Engage in case management activities including patient advocacy, resource referral, and follow-up care coordination.
- Participate in ongoing professional development by staying current with medical terminology updates, ICD coding (ICD-10/ICD-9), CPT coding standards, and emerging best practices in mental health treatment.
Experience
- Valid licensure as an LCSW or LPC with demonstrated experience in psychotherapy and mental health counseling.
- Proven expertise working with children & family counseling, special education settings, or home & community care environments.
- Experience providing services for individuals with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Familiarity with EMR systems for documentation of patient care activities and medical records management.
- Knowledge of medical terminology related to behavioral health conditions such as PTSD, addiction counseling, geriatrics including Alzheimer’s care.
- Hands-on experience conducting diagnostic evaluations using ICD coding standards (ICD-10/ICD-9) and CPT coding for billing purposes.
- Strong understanding of HIPAA compliance requirements concerning patient data security and confidentiality. Join our team if you’re passionate about delivering impactful mental health services through innovative therapies like psychopharmacology collaboration or applied behavior analysis! We’re committed to supporting your professional growth while making a difference in the lives of those we serve through compassionate patient care rooted in evidence-based practices.
Pay: $44.95 - $54.13 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chantilly, VA 20151
