Therapist II

Title: Therapist II

State Role Title: Therapist II 

Hiring Range: $71,000 to $85,000

Pay Band: NV4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Northern VA Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/nvmhi/careers/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute is seeking an Art Therapist or Dance Movement Therapist to support the NVMHI mission: actively promoting the recovery of individuals with serious mental illness. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of the principles, techniques and methods of Art Therapy or Dance Movement Therapy and the recovery process. The successful candidate will provide safe and effective art therapy or dance movement therapy programming, in a supportive environment, to encourage self-expression, enhance coping skills and foster the self-development of individuals. In addition to providing well-coordinated and diverse therapy programs, responsibilities include completing assessments, engaging in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, completing therapy consultative evaluations, and documenting the progress of individuals in an EHR. Additional duties will include, but are not limited to, participating in special events, engaging in departmental and hospital wide initiatives, and utilizing recovery and behavior management techniques with the individual’s receiving services at NVMHI.

This position is Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00am to 4:30 pm; however, schedule flexibility and occasional holiday coverage is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Art Therapy or Dance Movement Therapy is required.
• Experience evaluating individuals for therapy services, establishing treatment interventions and assessing the effectiveness of those interventions.
• If an Art Therapist, candidate must be Registered (ATR), If a Dance Movement Therapist, candidate must be Registered ( R-DMT).

Additional Considerations

• Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) preferred.
• Experience providing therapy services to individuals in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• Previous experience with trauma informed practices strongly preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days. 

 
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute  offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave. 

 Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx

Contact Pathways

Led by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high-demand, high-quality occupations.

www.vadars.org

 or call DARS at 800-552-5019. 


Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone #) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.  
 
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute  is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability. 


DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment. 

Contact Information

Name: Eileen Pattisall

Phone: 703-645-3131

Email: eileen.pattisall@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.