Therapist I, Community Care Center

Job Description

Job Description

Therapist I, Community Care Center

Annual Salary: $51,523

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Join our dynamic team at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Full-Time Therapist I at our Community Care Center in Newport News! This onsite position offers an exciting opportunity for those who are Licensed Eligible for Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) or License Eligible Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) seeking a collaborative and supportive environment. Here, you'll engage with a diverse client base, making a tangible difference in the lives of those you serve. With a competitive salary of $51,523 , you can achieve professional growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. At our organization, we value empathy, excellence, and integrity, ensuring you thrive in a flexible and customer-focused culture.

You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and the Virginia Retirement System. Apply today to become part of a team dedicated to providing premier services in our community!

Since 1971, Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality, essential, and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with a mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

As a Full-Time Therapist I at the Sentara Community Care Center in Newport News, VA, you will oversee a designated caseload in an outpatient setting, playing a vital role in client assessments and evaluations. In this impactful position, you will conduct individual, group, and family counseling sessions while facilitating educational programs tailored to client needs. Your expertise as a License Eligible Therapist, LPC, or LCSW will allow you to coordinate discharge and aftercare planning effectively, directly influencing client progress in treatment and enhancing the overall quality of counseling services provided. You'll be responsible for helping clients identify their goals and develop individualized treatment plans, as well as leading therapeutic and educational groups that focus on family dynamics, personal growth, and lifestyle management. Additionally, you will monitor client engagement in medical services and treatment plans, ensuring a holistic approach to their recovery journey.

To succeed as a Full-Time Therapist I at the Sentara Community Care Center in Newport News, VA, candidates must possess a Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work, along with a minimum of one year of clinical experience working with the designated population. Essential skills include strong communication and interpersonal abilities, enabling you to foster relationships with clients while conducting individual, group, and family counseling sessions. The ideal Therapist, LPC, or LCSW will also be adept at assessing client needs and developing personalized treatment plans tailored to their goals.

Proficiency in relevant software or tools for documentation and client management is crucial. Additionally, candidates must provide proof of registration for supervision toward licensure with the Virginia Department of Health Professionals (LPC or LCSW) within 90 days of employment and maintain a valid Virginia Driver's License to facilitate travel for client engagement and outreach.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Master's degree in counseling or social work with a minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience working with the designated population.
• License-eligible as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor. Must provide proof of registration for supervision toward licensure with the Virginia Department of Health Professionals (LPC or LCSW) within 90 days of employment.
• Valid Virginia Driver's License.

So, what do you think? If you feel this is the right job for you, go ahead and apply! We look forward to meeting you!

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.