Therapist

Better Morning emerged as an outpatient behavioral health practice in Ashburn, VA in the year of 2014.

In addition to providing counseling from the Ashburn office, Better Morning started off as a certified provider for intensive in home and community-based services (IHCBS), for at risk youth in District of Columbia.

In August of 2017, Better Morning was certified as a Core service agency (CSA) by DC Department of Behavioral Health. Better morning founder’s passion for at risk youth and their family were the motivation to keep expanding the evidenced based programs to meet the need of the underserved population.

Position Summary:

An exciting position has become available for full time/ contractor therapist to join a friendly team based in Washington DC. If you possess superior interpersonal and communication skills, have experience in providing administrative oversight, coordination, management, education, dissemination, support of CBI II and III services implementation and linkage of the local stakeholders, we want you!

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing clinical services as outlined by the policies and procedures of Better Morning.
• Carry a caseload of up to 6 CBI cases and will be required to meet and engage them 5 times a week.
• Provides services to youth and families in a culturally competent respectful manner
• Provides individual and family counseling.
• Initiate CBI services within 24 hours of receiving the referral notification from supervisor
• Initiates Family Team Meeting within 7-14 days of referral
• Develops safety plan with the input of youth, family, and all stake holders
• Educates the family about CBI services and role of CBI clinicians and CBI team
• Explains the benefit of a team working with a family
• Provides 24- hour availability for youth and families
• Explains in detail to youth and family how crisis calls are handled 24/7 and the role of the CBI team
• Provides CBI services in home, school, and community
• Assures that intensity of service meets the needs of the youth and family
• Participates in CBI required training curriculum
• Remains flexible to schedule sessions around youth and family’s availability
• Complete MUI report in case of unusual incidents
• Facilitate discharge team meeting including all stake holders
• Participate in individual and group supervision as scheduled
• Complete Relias and other required annual Trainings
• Assists with the implementation of program initiatives as directed by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• LGPC/LGSW, LICSW/LPC
• Credible system highly desirable. Experience with Microsoft Office applications/programs.
• Practical knowledge and skill in providing a range of therapeutic techniques and skill building interventions.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Bilingual skills a plus.
• Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies.
• Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline.
• Must be able to meet established productivity standards.
• Strong charting/documentation skills utilizing an electronic medical record.

Job Types: Full-time (W-2) (40 hours) (8 hours shift)

Salary: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year For LG. The salary range differs based on the number of relevant work experience and educational level.

Salary: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year for LICSW/LPC. The salary range differs based on the number of relevant work experience and educational level.

In addition, we offer the below Employment Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Additional information:

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC 20016: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• LGSW/LGPC
• LICSW, LPC

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

Work Location: In person, Willing to work in NW and SE DC.