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CS Therapist II – New Horizons Case Management

Prince William County Government, Virginia, MN, United States


Are you interested in being part of a team that is having a positive impact on the lives of youth and their families in the greater Prince William County area? If so, our New Horizons Case Management team may be the team for you. New Horizons Case Management is committed to providing competent, creative and culturally-relevant case management services that improve and empower our youth and their families to successfully manage complex mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorder issues.

Prince William County Community Services (CS) is a dynamic agency that fosters innovation, embraces inclusivity, offers opportunities to professionally learn and grow, and uses a team approach to achieve the highest level of service driven results for our clients and their families. We respect and promote the dignity, human rights and full participation of youth and their families in their care. We are located within easy commuting distance from Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Stafford County.

About This Role
We are seeking qualified applicants to fill a full‑time Therapist II position in the New Horizons Case Management Program. The New Horizons Case Management (NH CM) Program offers a team environment and flexible work hours.

Job Responsibilities

Maintaining a caseload of case management clients, to include Family Assessment Planning Team (FAPT) clients.

Providing effective mental health, substance use and co-occurring case management services to youth and their families.

Providing crisis intervention for clients, evaluating risk and need for hospitalization.

Conducting comprehensive assessments, including ASAM Criteria and DLA-20, formulating diagnoses, and making recommendations for level of care treatment needed.

Developing and implementing treatment plans to promote progress of youth served.

Timely clinical documentation into an Electronic Health Record that meets Medicaid, state, local and agency documentation standards/expectations.

Documentation of all services, contacts and attempted contacts with youth, their families and collaterals.

Collaborating with other departments, professionals, and other stakeholders in the community (i.e., school staff, probation officers, psychiatrists, social workers, private providers, and residential treatment staff).

Maintaining healthy boundaries with clients and their families.

Minimum Requirements

Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related behavioral science field

Ability to demonstrate licensure eligibility for professional licensure as LCSW or LPC in the Commonwealth of Virginia

1–2 years’ experience providing services to children, adolescents and families with issues related to substance use, mental health and co‑occurring disorders.

Preferences

Experience conducting youth mental health, substance use and co‑occurring assessments, to include the ASAM Criteria, DLA-20, formulating diagnoses and developing treatment plans for varying populations and complex clients and families.

Experience providing youth mental health, substance use and co‑occurring case management services.

Experience providing crisis intervention for clients, evaluating risk and need for hospitalization.

Experience working with and presenting cases to multidisciplinary teams.

Experience working with Medicaid‑funded services for youth.

Experience providing services in home and community‑based settings.

Experience collaborating with other service providers.

Bilingual and multilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Special Requirements

Must be eligible for professional licensure as LCP, LPC or LCSW in VA

Must possess a valid driver’s license

Must pass DMV record check

Must pass TB test

Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint‑based National Criminal History Record Check

Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglected maintained by the Department of Social Services.

Work Schedule
This full‑time position is a community‑based position (visiting homes and locations within the community providing case management) and is primarily based at our Woodbridge office. The position requires a 4‑ or 5‑day work week that includes evening hours.

Hiring Salary Range
$76,069.50 – $90,372.75. This position qualifies for a hiring bonus of $5,000, paid in two equal installments: $2,500 after 90 days of employment and $2,500 upon successful completion of the probationary period.

Benefits

Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

401(a) and 457 retirement savings and investment plans

Paid Annual Leave

Paid Personal Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans

Optional Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career Development Opportunities

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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