Clinical Therapist at ALPAS WELLNESS LA PLATA LLC – Sterling, Virginia

Position: Clinical Therapist

Location: Sterling, Virginia

Job Status: Salary, Full Time

At Alpas Wellness Centers, our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment where people heal their minds and bodies, rediscover their purpose, and forge a path of recovery toward a brighter future. Guided by our values—Authenticity, Innovation, Patient and Staff Experience, Compassion, Safety, and Autonomy—we integrate traditional, holistic, and alternative therapies to create individualized treatment plans that truly meet each person where they are.

Alpas Wellness - NOVA is a fully licensed and accredited behavioral health outpatient facility located in Sterling, Virginia, dedicated to transforming behavioral healthcare through a personalized whole-person approach. We serve individuals and families navigating substance use disorder and mental health concerns with innovative, compassionate, and evidence-based care. Our thoughtfully designed outpatient facility offers a tranquil environment for PHP and IOP levels of care incorporating biophilic design elements that support healing and comfort.

We are driven by a vision to revolutionize behavioral healthcare. If you're passionate about delivering meaningful care and want to be part of a purpose-driven team shaping the future of wellness, we’d love to connect.

For more information, please visit: www.alpaswellnesscenters.org

Job Summary:

The Clinical Therapist works collaboratively with the client to plan, develop and monitor the individualized service plan. Treatment plans will address co-occurring disorders, leverage Alpas Clinical programming, address family systems and other factors influencing patient’s recovery. The Clinical Therapist inspires and motivates clients and helps them develop tools to work toward recovery using evidence-based and person-centered practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Evaluate client’s; mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment

Facilitate daily group therapy sessions

Complete all clinical case notes same day as service provided

Help clients develop individualized treatment plans, goals and objectives, including support of education about medically assisted treatment options and referral to/collaboration with other resources on the medical and psychiatric teams

Review and recommend treatment options with patients and their families

Help clients develop skills and behaviors necessary to help aid their individual recovery journey from their addiction and work toward behavior modification

Work with patients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery

Teach families about addiction or behavior disorders and help them develop strategies to cope with those problems

At times, provide case management services such as community resources and referrals for employment

Perform any other job-related duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

Must have independent license and can work independently in the state of VA without Supervision

Knowledge of case management for dual diagnosis patients.

Knowledge of medically assisted treatment options in the field of substance use disorder treatment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands

Must be willing and comfortable working independently

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills

Proven ability to handle multiple projects under pressure

Must have strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (Google Suites and Microsoft Office)

Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and the ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the organization

Understands need for, and maintains, appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts

Exhibits excellent customer relation skills as evidence by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, clients, visitors, families, and referral sources

Compensation:

$90k to $100k, depending on experience

Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 8 hrs/dayTuesday - Friday: 10 hrs/day

Benefits:

Paid Time Off

Paid Holiday’s

401k

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Training and Education Allowance

Alpas Wellness is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Two Schedules Available:
- Monday through Friday: 8hrs/day
- Tuesday through Friday: 10hrs/day