At Benevolent Family Services, our mission is to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and dedicated support to individuals facing mental health challenges. We are committed to empowering lasting, positive change in their lives and the communities we serve. By tailoring our care to meet each person’s unique needs, we help deepen their understanding of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors—fostering effective coping strategies, resilience, and a renewed sense of well-being.
JOB TITLE: Outpatient Therapist
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Chief Executive Officer
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
- This is a hybrid position, individuals must be able to work in the office two days per week.
- Must be familiar and experienced with multiple mental health diagnoses (Adults and/or children)
- Provide initial intake screening and mental health assessments that identify service needs and recommend options for care
- Share assessment findings with clients
- Involve client(s) in the development of treatment goals, objectives and interventions that address their assessed behavioral health needs
- Provide individual, group, or family therapy
- Provide coordinated care by initiating or participating in client-centered consultation with internal and external provider involved in care or services
- Reassess and review treatment progress with clients at prescribed intervals
- Assist in establishing effective communication between BFS, other social agencies serving clients, and the Community
- Attend monthly company meetings
General Competencies:
- Contribute to development of a culture of care
- Complete comprehensive behavioral health evaluations and assessments
- Provide treatment/care services
- Provide referral and transition services including linkage and discharge planning.
- Demonstrate and comply with knowledge of ethical standards
- Provide differential treatment approaches and interventions to address phase of life and relationship issues, including individual, couples, and group therapy
- Demonstrate knowledge of documentation standards and capacity to meet documentation expectations
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or University in a mental health field
- Have an active license as an LPC, LMFT, LCPC, or LCSW in the state of Virginia
- Should be actively credentialed with various insurance panels
- Must have experience in providing counseling and/or psychotherapy services
- Must have basic computer and keyboarding skills
- The therapist must be prepared to work a flexible schedule in response to the needs of the target population served. Weekend and evening hours are available
- Those interested in group work preferred
- Job Types: Full-Time, Part-time, or contract available
