CS New Horizons School/Clinic-Based Therapist II

CS New Horizons School/Clinic-Based Therapist II

Salary

$76,069.50 - $104,676.00 Annually

Location

Prince William County, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (FT)

Job Number

202610771

Department

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Opening Date

08/14/2026

Closing Date

8/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

C43

Hiring Salary

$76,069.50 - $88,167.00 Annually

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Introduction

Are you interested in being part of a team that is having a positive impact on the lives of youth and their families? Our team provides creative, evidence-based therapeutic services that improve and empower youth to successfully manage complex mental health, substance use, and co-occurring issues in an outpatient setting. If this high-energy, high-service-driven position interests you, then this may be the position for you!

Prince William County Community Services (CS) is a dynamic agency that fosters innovation, embraces inclusivity, offers opportunities to professionally learn and grow, and uses a team approach to achieve the highest level of service-driven results for individuals and their families. We respect and promote the dignity, human rights, and full participation of youth and families in their care. We are located within easy commuting distance from Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Stafford County. We are so proud to be the most diverse county in the Commonwealth of Virginia!

We are seeking qualified applicants to fill a full-time School- and Clinic-Based Therapist II position in the New Horizons Treatment and Recovery Program located in the Woodbridge office. This full-time position requires a 4 or 5-day work week that includes Tuesday evenings until 6:00 pm and, Thursday evenings until 8:00 p.m., and a beginning work time of 7:30 a.m. The position provides clinical services in an area public high school and the CS Woodbridge office, conveniently located off I-95.

This position qualifies for a hiring bonus of $5,000. This bonus will be paid in two equal installments as funds permit. The first installment of $2,500 is payable upon the County's first regular pay date following your position start and the final $2,500 installment will be payable on the pay date following the completion of probation.

About This Role:

New Horizons Treatment and Recovery Program offers a team environment with clinical and administrative supervision. Licensure supervision is also available.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Maintaining a caseload of individuals at an area public school as well as an outpatient clinic
• Conducting comprehensive assessments to include the ASAM criteria and WHODAS and formulating diagnoses
• Developing and implementing person-centered treatment plans
• Providing prevention, outpatient, and case management services to youth and families experiencing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring issues in multiple settings, including local high school and Community Services office settings
• Maintaining clinical documentation in an electronic health record according to agency, Medicaid, MCO, and licensure policies and procedures for own caseload of clients
• Provides crisis intervention services for own caseload of individuals
• Develops and maintains effective collaborative relationships with other professionals, service providers, and community agencies

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field
• Ability to demonstrate licensure eligibility for professional licensure as LCSW or LPC in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• 1 year of experience providing services to children, adolescents, and families with issues related to mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders in an outpatient care setting
• Ability to obtain independent licensure within 4 years of hire

Preferences:

• Experience providing direct clinical services to youth and families with complex mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders
• Experience providing group and family therapy for youth
• Experience with Medicaid-funded services for youth
• Experience collaborating with other service providers
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid drivers license. Must pass DMV record check
• Must pass TB test
• Must pass and maintain first aid and CPR certification
• Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint-based National Criminal History Record Check. Not eligible for employment with barrier crime history https://dbhds.virginia.gov/assets/document-library/BIU/attachment-2rev072017.pdf(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)
• Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglect maintained by the Department of Social Services.

Work Schedule:

This full-time position requires a 4 or 5-day work week that includes Tuesday evenings until 6:00pm and Thursday evenings until 8:00 p.m. with a beginning work time of 7:30 a.m. The position provides clinical services in an area public high school and the CS Woodbridge office, conveniently located off I-95.

Hiring Salary Range: $76,069.50 - $88,167.00 Annually

We also offer great benefits, including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for PSLF for additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the departments business needs. To view the class description in its entirety, click here.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

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01

By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1) Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2) My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience, and required fields on the Prince William County application; 3) Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4) If selected, my employment dates will be verified for the past three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

02

Please select the answer that best represents your education.

• Masters Degree or higher in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field
• Masters Degree or higher in an unrelated field
• None of the above

03

Candidates must be eligible for professional licensure as an LCSW or LPC in Virginia. Please select the answer that best represents your licensure status.

• LCSW
• LPC
• LCSW or LPC in a state other than Virginia
• Registered with the VA Licensing Board as a supervisee in counseling or social work
• None of the above

04

If you are not currently licensed, please indicate what is needed for you to attain licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia within 4 years of hire.

• Supervised Experience
• Additional Coursework
• Other
• N/A

05

If you selected Other in the previous question, please indicate what is needed for you to become licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. If this is not applicable, please write N/A.

06

Please quantify your experience providing services to children, adolescents, and families with issues related to mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. Make sure this experience is clearly documented in the work history section of your application.

• Four or more years
• 3 years
• 2 years
• 1 year
• Less than 1 year
• No experience

07

Please check any of the following with which you have direct clinical experience.

• Intensive In-Home
• Adolescents
• Case Management
• Resource Development
• Cross-systems collaboration with other child-serving agencies and community-based providers
• Crisis Intervention
• Co-Occurring Disorders
• Family Therapy
• Individual Therapy
• Mental Health Issues and Disorders
• Seriously Emotionally Disturbed Youth
• Substance Use Issues and Addiction
• Services Within a School-Based Setting
• Other
• None of the above

08

If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please describe your experience. If you did not select "Other", please indicate N/A.

09

Please check any of the following evidence-based practices (EBP) with which you have experience:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Teen Intervene
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Stages of Change
• ASAM
• EMDR
• Trauma-focused CBT
• Seeking Safety
• DLA-20 for Youth
• WHODAS
• CAMS - Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality
• Other
• None of the above

10

If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please describe your experience. If you did not select "Other", please indicate N/A.

11

Do you have experience working with youth recipients of Medicaid?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have experience providing assessments and services in an outpatient setting?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have experience providing family therapy?

• Yes
• No

14

Do you have experience providing group therapy?

• Yes
• No

15

Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

• Yes
• No

16

If you answered yes to the previous question, please select the choice that best reflects your Spanish language proficiency.

• Advanced professional proficiency
• General professional proficiency
• Limited professional proficiency
• N/A - Not Bilingual in English/Spanish

Required Question

Employer Prince William County Government

Address 1 County Complex Court

Prince William County, Virginia, 22192

Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers