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This position qualifies for a signing bonus of $1,500. The City of Alexandria, located in northern Virginia, borders the District of Columbia, Arlington, and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh-largest city in Virginia. It features a charming waterfront and is a unique, historic place to live and work.

If you seek a position with purpose, where you can share your clinical expertise and face challenges, the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is hiring a Part-Time Senior Therapist, State Hospital Discharge Planner. This role involves independent planning for hospitalized clients discharged to the community and assessing their community service needs. The position works closely with the full-time discharge planner to ensure all discharge planning needs are met.

• Provides discharge planning and aftercare services following Virginia protocols and guidelines;
• Assesses aftercare needs of clients hospitalized in state mental health facilities;
• Identifies and explores relevant community resources;
• Links clients to appropriate services;
• Provides follow-up case management to ensure successful community transition;
• Makes referrals and advocates for timely service provision;
• Prepares reports as required;
• May supervise graduate interns;
• Provides individual, group, family therapy, and case management;
• Manages administrative tasks related to the Discharge Assistance Program (DAP), including contracts and invoices;
• Ensures proper service delivery from private vendors;
• Attends meetings at hospitals, community settings, and clients homes;
• Conducts assessments, evaluations, and formulates diagnoses;
• Provides emergency and crisis interventions;
• May prepare court reports, testify, or serve as the Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity Coordinator;
• Represents the CSB at regional meetings;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have thorough knowledge of individual and group behavior, psychiatric issues, dual diagnosis, chemical dependency, psychopharmacology, and related fields. They should be able to work successfully with diverse consumers, communicate effectively, and supervise interns or students.

The Center for Adult Services (CAS) offers programs in aging, protective services, clinical and emergency services, and community support for seniors and individuals with mental health, intellectual disabilities, or substance use disorders. We focus on person-centered, compassionate, and effective services supporting safety, self-determination, and recovery.

• Masters degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Education, or related field;
• At least two years of post-graduate clinical experience with consumers with substance abuse, psychiatric, or emotional disorders;
• Licensure or license eligibility as LPC, LCSW, LSATP, or Clinical Psychologist in Virginia, with licensure obtained within one year if eligible;
• A valid drivers license is required if driving responsibilities are involved.

• Fluent and bilingual in English and Spanish;
• At least one year of discharge planning experience with individuals with serious mental illness;
• Experience linking consumers with community resources in community mental health or psychiatric hospital settings.