Adolescent Dual Diagnosis Therapist

To apply for this position, you need to have a clinical license or be eligible to transfer your license to Virginia before you start working. The acceptable licenses are LPC, LCSW, and LMFT. We also consider candidates with provisional licenses such as Resident in Counseling, LMSW, Supervisee in Social Work, and Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT). A license is required to ensure that you have the necessary skills and qualifications to provide quality care to our clients.

Position Title: Adolescent Dual Diagnosis Therapist 

Location: Reston, Virginia

License Requirements: Virginia Clinical or Provisional License (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) (Resident in Counseling, LMSW, LMFT)

Schedule: Monday to Friday 

Work Environment:  Outpatient Treatment Center | Dual Diagnosis Programming 

First Year Compensation $70,000-$99,000

About the Role:

Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can use your skills and passion to help adolescents heal and grow?

At Sandstone Care, we believe that every young person deserves a chance to overcome their mental health and substance use issues and achieve their full potential.

That's why we are looking for compassionate and dedicated professionals like you to join our team and provide evidence-based treatment for adolescents (ages 13-17) with co-occurring disorders.

As an Adolescent Mental Health and Substance Use Therapist at Sandstone Care You Will:

 You will join a team of passionate and dedicated therapists who are committed to providing high-quality, individualized, and compassionate care to adolescents and young adults.

As an Adolescent Mental Health and Substance Use Therapist, you will:

• Work with a small and manageable caseload of 8-12 clients, allowing you to focus on their specific needs and goals.
• Balance your work and well-being with 20-25 clinical contact hours per week, ensuring that you have enough time and energy to care for yourself and your clients.
• Lead engaging and interactive clinical groups that help clients connect with each other, learn new skills, and grow as individuals.
• Deliver personalized and evidence-based individual therapy that addresses the underlying causes of clients' challenges and supports them in making positive changes.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and recovery coaches, to create and implement customized treatment plans for each client.
• Use your empathy and experience to guide clients along their unique paths to recovery, helping them overcome their difficulties and achieve their potential.
• Join a supportive and collaborative work environment that values your input and expertise and offers opportunities for professional development and growth.

Total Rewards:

At Sandstone Care, we value our employees and offer them a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including:

• A fair and attractive compensation that reflects your skills and experience and increases annually based on your performance.
• First Year Compensation $70,000-$99,000
• A low-cost and high-quality benefits package that covers your medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance needs.
• A flexible and unlimited PTO policy that allows you to take time off whenever you need it, without worrying about accruals or limits.
• A recognition and reward program that celebrates your achievements, such as Employee of the Month, Core Value awards, and ongoing feedback and mentorship from your peers and supervisors.
• A clinical supervision and education program that supports your professional development, whether you are pursuing a provisional license, continuing your education, or advancing your skills and knowledge.
• A career growth and development program that provides you with opportunities to grow within the organization, explore new roles and responsibilities, and contribute to our mission and vision.
• Relocation Assistance may be available for qualified candidates. 

 Qualifications

• Licensed Clinician - Clinical license preferred (Must be licensed in Virginia or able to transfer license prior to start date).
• You must have at least one of the following licenses LPC, LCSW, LMFT - Provisional Licenses will also be considered (Resident in Counseling, LMSW, Supervisee in Social Work, and Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy).
•  Minimum of 1 year of non-internship experience with family therapy and/or substance use or mental health treatment.
• Proficiency in evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness.
• Master's Degree in a relevant field 

What to Expect: Our Interview Process

Here's an overview of what comes next:

1. Application Review: We'll promptly review your application within one business day.
2. Discovery Call: Expect a 30-minute discovery call with one of our recruiters.
3. Interview with Hiring Manager: You'll have a 1-hour interview with the hiring manager.
4. Offer: If all goes well, you'll receive an offer.
5. Candidates applying for this position should be aware that an offer for employment in this position is contingent upon passing a comprehensive background check, encompassing criminal records and motor vehicle reports.

Expected Interview Timeline: The entire process typically takes 1-2 weeks.

We look forward to getting to know you better during this process!