ACT Program Outpatient Therapist

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Join Our Clinical Team

Estelle’s Professional Community Services (EPCS) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Outpatient Therapist to provide individual psychotherapy to adults receiving services through our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program.

This position is ideal for a clinician who enjoys providing therapy to individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), co-occurring disorders, trauma histories, and complex behavioral health needs while collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the sessions must take place in the community.

Provide individual outpatient psychotherapy to clients enrolled in the ACT program

Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans

Provide evidence-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed therapy

Address depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, mood disorders, substance use, relationship concerns, and other behavioral health needs

Coordinate treatment with ACT team members, including psychiatry, nursing, case management, substance-use, vocational, and housing supports

Participate in treatment planning and clinical coordination as appropriate

Maintain timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation

Monitor client progress and modify treatment interventions based on clinical need

Support continuity of care and help reduce psychiatric hospitalization and crisis utilization

Maintain compliance with EPCS policies, DBHDS requirements, Medicaid requirements, and applicable professional standards

Qualifications

Required

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field

Eligible to provide behavioral health services in Virginia within the scope of professional credentials

Experience working with adults with behavioral health needs

Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and communication skills

Preferred Credentials

LPC

LCSW

LMFT

Licensed-eligible/resident or supervisee candidates may also be considered depending on qualifications and supervision requirements

Preferred Experience

Serious Mental Illness (SMI)

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Community-based behavioral health

Trauma-informed care

Co-occurring mental health and substance-use disorders

Crisis intervention

Evidence-based psychotherapy

Why EPCS?

At EPCS, therapists have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team while focusing on the deeper clinical and therapeutic needs of clients.

We are looking for a clinician who can build strong therapeutic relationships while also maintaining high standards for clinical quality, documentation, accountability, and client outcomes.

Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time opportunities available

Schedule flexibility may be available based on caseload and organizational needs.

Compensation

Competitive compensation based on licensure, experience, schedule, and caseload.

Benefits may be available for eligible full-time employees.

If you are passionate about providing meaningful psychotherapy to adults with complex behavioral health needs and want to work with a team committed to helping clients achieve stability, independence, and long-term recovery, we encourage you to apply.

Estelle’s Professional Community Services (EPCS)

Supporting recovery. Promoting independence. Strengthening communities.

EPCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.