Hours/Shift: Full-Time (40 hours), Day Shift
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Under the supervision and direction of a licensed therapist (licensed clinical social worker or licensed professional counselor), the Behavioral Health Therapist is responsible for the provision of social work/counseling services to patients receiving care in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Assesses the social, psychological, cultural, environmental, and financial situation, as well as disposition needs, for each assigned patient. Collaborates with patients, families, healthcare team members, and community agencies to develop and implement plans to address identified needs. Evaluates effectiveness of plans and initiates change as needed.
Minimum Requirements:
- Master's Level degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field
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De-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire
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Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Preferred:
- 2 years Behavioral Health Therapist experience
- 1 year experience in a Behavior Health setting
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Certification in Addiction, Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) etc.
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For Master's in Counseling eligibility to be registered with the State as a resident in counseling is preferred
Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B , 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks and more.
Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.
Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!
Keywords: Mental Health, MHA, clinical support, clinical, direct care, indirect care, technical, nursing care, nursing support, therapy, behavioral health, social work
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