Outpatient Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Epic Health Partners is seeking a compassionate and skilled Outpatient Therapist to provide high-quality behavioral health services in a client-centered, collaborative environment. This role focuses on delivering therapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, and groups, supporting clients in achieving meaningful outcomes through evidence-based treatment and care coordination.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, couples, family, and/or group psychotherapy services (telehealth sessions may be required).
• Complete program-specific assessments as needed, including screenings and evaluations.
• Develop person-centered treatment plans with measurable goals, frequency, and duration.
• Review and update treatment plans quarterly, documenting progress, barriers, and ongoing needs.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner, including progress notes, treatment plans, quarterly reviews, and service transitions.
• Follow up with clients who miss appointments and encourage consistent engagement in services.
• Administer suicide risk screenings and respond appropriately in emergencies.
• Collaborate with outside providers such as primary care physicians, psychiatrists, behavioral health agencies, and social services.
• Advocate for clients by identifying and coordinating specialty behavioral health services and community resources.
• Attend staff meetings, clinical supervision, training, and other required meetings.
• Maintain CEU requirements and licensure as required by the appropriate licensing board.
• Residents in Counseling and Supervisees in Social Work must actively engage in supervision and follow all board guidelines to achieve licensure within the expected timeframe.
  
• Support agency initiatives by participating in yearly trainings, recertifications, and other assigned duties.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field (preferred).
  Active license (LMHP, LPC, LCSW) or licensure-track status (Resident in Counseling, Supervisee in Social Work).
• Strong background in evidence-based practices, psychosocial assessment, and treatment planning.
• Ability to read and apply VADBHDS/DMAS regulatory standards.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with clients, families, and professionals.
• Knowledge of community mental health and public health systems to support advocacy and access to resources.
• Ability to assist with training of other staff on program procedures, workflow,
• Ability to prioritize assignments, work independently, and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Experience with or knowledge of Crisis Stabilization services is preferred

Benefits :

Benefits eligibility varies by position and employment status. Eligible employees may receive benefits in accordance with organizational policy, which may include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Ongoing training and professional development

About Epic Health Partners:
Epic Health Partners is a behavioral health organization dedicated to providing high‑quality, person‑centered care for individuals navigating substance use and mental health challenges. We deliver services rooted in evidence‑based, trauma‑informed, and recovery‑oriented practices. Our team is committed to professionalism, accountability, and collaboration—supporting both the people we serve and the staff who serve them. As Epic continues to grow, we remain focused on building strong teams, developing staff, and creating sustainable programs that reflect our values and standards of care.