Mental Health Therapist (Pool/PRN)

We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people.
 
Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery.  
 
Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support.  
 
Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth.  
 
We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission. 
 
We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference. 

Earn More with Shift Differentials

Maximize your earnings with additional hourly pay:

• +$2/hr -> Monday-Thursday Nights
• +$3/hr -> Friday-Sunday Nights
• +$2/hr -> Saturday-Sunday Days

What You'll Do:

The Mental Health Therapist provides services including individual therapy, group counseling, life skills sessions, clinical interventions, crisis management, family therapy, and assists in case management and support system development.

• Conducts a thorough, accurate, clinically sound Psychosocial Assessment with the individual within 24 hours of admission. Maintains the clinic record, including documentation of activities performed as part of the service delivery process.  Obtain signatures from individuals regarding treatment, as necessary.
• Provides internal education regarding DBT, trauma informed care, harm reduction, and service plan documentation.
• Prepares clinical reports and individualized service plans utilizing agency electronic clinical documentation software. Ensures documentation complies with best clinical practices, contracts, regulatory, and other legal requirements.
• Conducts brief interventions, individual, family and group counselling within scope of practice. Participates in redirecting individual behavior while maintaining a safe milieu when necessary.  Documents all services and individual activities appropriately.
• Arranges for referral and placement of individuals in community substance use programs, housing, or employment opportunities.
• Provides case management services to promote recovery and community reintegration. Conducts crisis interventions and follow up as necessary. Maintains a working knowledge of the Virginia Involuntary Commitment process.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the DBHDS and DMAS roles within the Virginia behavioral health system.
• Participates in individual and group supervision as required. Participates in ongoing education, including in-services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve competency. Demonstrate competency through post-testing, skill observation, and performance as assessed by direct supervision.
• Completes continued authorizations for clinical and billing purposes.
• Completes all required training, attend monthly meetings, and maintains required competencies.
• Coordinates civil commitment process with necessary stakeholders.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• Unrestricted license as Licensed Mental Health Professional in Virginia (LMHP, LMHP-R, LMHP-RP or LMHP-S and CATP) Accepted licensure includes: LGPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LCP, CSAC
• 3 years of experience in mental health, substance use treatment or relevant work.
• Knowledge of principles of recovery, family of origin/intergenerational issues, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
• Knowledge and experience working with special populations (individuals identified as having serious mental illness, substance use diagnoses, brain injuries and those over 60 years of age).
• Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques.
• If working with youth, experience working within the children’s system of care, their families, and stakeholders
• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
• State of Virginia Fingerprint Clearance
• Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (VA DBHDS) background check
• Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Social Services (VA DSS) Office of Background Investigations - Central Registry Search

It would be great if you had:

• Experience working with children, youth, families, and adults with behavioral health issues
• Knowledge of and experience with Virginia involuntary treatment process

What We Offer:

Full-time only:

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays
• Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees

All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):

• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
• After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan 

Actual compensation is based on relevant experience, education, internal equity, and budget.

Virginia pay range $41.46—$55.84 USD

EEO Statement

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.

Recruitment Fraud Warning

Connections Health Solutions has been made aware of individuals impersonating our recruiters and issuing fraudulent interview invitations and job offers.

Please note:

• Official communications come only from an email address ending in @connectionshs.com.
• We will never extend an offer without completing our formal interview process.
• We will never ask candidates to pay fees, purchase equipment, or send money as part of the hiring process.

If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent Connections Health Solutions, please contact [email protected]  to verify its authenticity before responding.