About this opportunity
UVA Health lists this Therapist I (PRN) opportunity in manassas, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Therapist I
The Therapist I reports to the Supervisor of Behavioral Health Therapy and/or Manager of Behavioral Health Operations. The Therapist I provides complete patient assessments, plans for therapeutic interventions and appropriate follow up care, implementing treatment plans, coordination of the treatment process and discharge planning under the supervision of a licensed therapist. Also demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age and cultural diversity of the patients served. In addition, the therapist will uphold and demonstrate the UVA Mission, Vision and Values: Compassion, Diversity, Personal Excellence, and Teamwork. The Therapist I will work under the supervision required by their specific license and/or state board requirements.
Job Type
Classification: Non Exempt
Job Summary
The Therapist I provides complete patient assessments, plans for therapeutic interventions and appropriate follow up care, implementing treatment plans, coordination of the treatment process and discharge planning under the supervision of a licensed therapist. Also demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age and cultural diversity of the patients served. In addition, the therapist will uphold and demonstrate the UVA Mission, Vision and Values: Compassion, Diversity, Personal Excellence, and Teamwork. The Therapist I will work under the supervision required by their specific license and/or state board requirements.
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate Degree required. Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field.
Experience:
1 year of experience (including internships or pre-doctorate residencies) preferred.
Licensure:
Licensure: Supervisee in Social Work, Resident in Counseling or Psychology Resident. Applicants who plan to obtain post-graduate training must register as a resident in psychology prior to beginning supervision and make application at the time of the registration of residency (VA Only) required. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention within 3 months of hire required. BLS within 3 months of hire required.
Additional Skills/Requirements Required:
Good working knowledge of computers. Ability to care for behavioral health and substance used disorder age-specific populations.
Competencies:
Human Experience: Provides guidance to team members as they navigate patient concerns through teaching, good communication, and trust building behaviors.
Teamwork: Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members, leadership, and community providers.
Behavioral Health Expertise: Has a deep knowledge of psychiatric medications, psychiatric diagnosis, mental health concepts, and evidence based therapeutic interventions and treatments.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.
Other
May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
The base compensation for this role is $34.35 hourly.
Please note that the pay rate does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.
Worksite address
manassas, VA, 22110, US
Who can apply
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