Therapist
Job Description
Therapist (LICSW, LCSW, LPC, Psychologist)
Are you looking for meaningful outpatient behavioral health work where you can make a direct impact in the lives of patients and families? Shenandoah Community Health is seeking a Therapist to join our growing Behavioral Health Services Team in Martinsburg, WV. This role offers the opportunity to provide patient-centered care in a collaborative, mission-driven community health setting with strong support from behavioral health, medical, nursing, care coordination, and other multidisciplinary team members.
Job Summary:
Shenandoah Community Health (SCH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center committed to reducing barriers to care through integrated, patient-centered services. Our Therapist provides outpatient behavioral health care, including diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, care coordination, and timely documentation.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Effectively performs initial diagnostic interviews or substance abuse evaluations and accurately completes initial diagnostic forms within the established timeframe.
- Develops appropriate treatment plans based on the initial interview and psychiatric evaluation and completes required medical record documentation.
- Coordinates with Providers in the Primary Behavioral Health Program regarding diagnostic impressions and needs for psychotherapy.
- Crisis intervention or critical incident debriefing.
- Recommendations for hospitalization, residential or outpatient treatment
- Communication with patients and staff in an age appropriate, cultural sensitive, non-threatening, productive manner.
- Referrals to appropriate staff or case management services to include Social Services, CPS, and Domestic Violence Programs.
- Evaluations and triage regarding physical health and nutritional screening make referrals for further evaluation including assessment of pain and pain management, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs.
- Individual, group or family therapy based on the inter-disciplinary treatment plan, within privileges and scope of practice at SVMS/BHS and following minimum standards of practice for diagnosis or problem identified.
- Substance abuse evaluation and Treatment or transfer to the appropriate team member.
- Effectively coordinates and communicates with other providers involved in the treatment of the patient; attends multi-disciplinary treatment meetings weekly; presents new treatments and effectively coordinates with other team member.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Essential Skills:
- Ability to demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior with patients, families, co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, and other department staff.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy at all times according to policies and procedures; uses discretion when discussing patient matters.
- Solid communication skills, including listening and the ability to demonstrate empathy, rapport building, and patience.
Qualifications & Education Requirements:
- Must have a master’s degree in the field of social work, counseling, or related field and hold a current West Virginia license to practice in that specific field.
- Must have at least two years of training and/or experience in behavioral health, addictions, inpatient and outpatient.
- Dual diagnosis experience is required
- Must have basic computer skills and some experience with concurrent insurance reviews
- Familiarity with reimbursement issues is preferred.
- Must maintain licensure and comply with continuing education requirements stipulated by applicable credentialing boards.
- Must have and maintain current BLS certification.
- All licensure, credentialing, and other position requirements must be met by the start date.
Benefits:
- Sign-on bonus
- Potential eligibility for federal or state loan repayment programs; current HPSA score of 21
- Flexible work schedule
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Medical, life, and long-term disability insurance
- Continuing education allotment
- Professional liability coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
- Interview expenses and relocation assistance available
Live and work in the beautiful northern Shenandoah Valley, with rolling hills, outdoor recreation, historic charm, local arts and culture, and convenient access to Washington, DC and Baltimore both approximately 80 miles away.
Come join our team!
To learn more about SCH, visit www.shencommhealth.com.
