Behavioral Health Therapist

Loudoun County Government

$76K — $134K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a related field
  • License eligible within one year of hire or possess relevant licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LCP)
  • Minimum of two years of professional experience with mental health or substance use diagnoses
  • Experience may include internships
  • Bilingual candidates (English and Spanish) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Provide crisis intervention and assessment services
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Manage care and facilitate coordination of treatment services
  • Conduct individual and group therapy sessions
  • Work as part of a mobile and dynamic clinical team
  • Transport program participants in designated vehicles
  • Adhere to state and federal policies and procedures.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs
  • $6,000 hiring bonus as part of the County's Hiring and Retention Bonus Program
  • On-call opportunities eligible for additional pay
  • Access to training and professional development
  • Supportive team environment focused on impactful community service.
Full Job Description
Salary: $76,820.39 - $134,435.69 Annually
Location : Leesburg, VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-00278
Department: MH Substance Abuse & Developmental Services
Opening Date: 12/12/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 127

ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

Introduction

The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services is seeking a talented and motivated individual to serve as a Therapist in the Assertive Community Treatment program. In this role, you will work with a trusted and reputable team that has a history of success connecting individuals and their families with person-centered, recovery-oriented services and supports.

We welcome new teammates who approach their professional careers with enthusiasm and dedication to our diverse and fast-growing county. Come be a part of something that matters.

Job Summary

Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services is seeking an energetic and dynamic LMHP for the position of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Behavioral Health Therapist.

ACT is an evidence-based model supporting adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses or co-occurring substance use disorders by responding with treatment interventions in non-clinic-based settings throughout the entire County of Loudoun. ACT provides ongoing care to individuals who frequently experience episodes of homelessness, hospitalizations, and/or incarcerations. This ACT Behavioral Health Therapist II provides treatment interventions in a person-centered and patient-driven manner.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, assessment, treatment planning, care management, individual and group therapy, and coordination of treatment services. Complies with federal, state and agency policies and procedures. Demonstrates the ability to function as a member of a busy, mobile clinical team utilizing advanced clinical skills. Will be required to transport individuals in program vehicles.

Schedule includes days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. This position has On-Call rotation responsibilities and eligible for Emergency Overtime and On-Call pay and is eligible for a $6,000 hiring bonus in accordance with the County's Hiring and Retention Bonus Program.

Hiring salary commensurate with experience.
Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree; license eligible within one (1) year of hire or possess professional licensure through the VA Department of Health Professions Board as a: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP). Two (2) years of professional experience working with individuals who have a mental health and/or substance use diagnosis, which may include internship experience.

Preferred Qualification (s):
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish) candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

  • Must be able to wear N-95 mask and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face shield, mask, apron, gown, gloves, etc.
  • Employment is contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment background check to include fingerprinting, credit, NCIC, DMV and TB test.
  • Must have a good driving record and a valid driver's license in Virginia or regional state of residence.


Loudoun County Government offers a variety of benefits to both regular full time and part time employees. To view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team, please click
Employees hired into Regular Part-Time Intermittent positions are eligible for limited County employee benefit programs, based on the position's regularly scheduled hours. Benefits eligibility for temporary employees are dependent on duration of assignment and number of scheduled hours.
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Do you have Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) experience?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

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