Psychological Services Associate ; Local Government - Bedford County MH

The Position

Note:

This is a reposting of CS--L0771. If you applied under the previous posting which was open from May 15, 2026 to May 28, 2026, you cannot submit a new application.

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This opportunity is for a therapist to provide counseling services in an outpatient program to individuals of all ages. Under the guidance of a supervisor, establish a written goal-specific treatment plan and serve as a resource. Collaborate and consult with colleagues, community individuals, or agencies to assist in providing the highest quality of services. This position may also provide outpatient group therapy and school-based counseling services.

School therapists work on site in schools to assess student needs, provide consultation and education to school personnel, and make referrals.

Full-time positions include excellent benefits! Healthcare coverage, pension plan, student loan reimbursement program, flexible spending account, and paid holidays. We encourage work/life balance with a hybrid of remote & on-site work schedules for some positions. Family friendly agency with paid time off, paid sick time, employee assistance program, and family medical leave.

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This professional therapist position provides outpatient services in the Bedford County outpatient program which includes the school-based counseling program and outpatient group therapy sessions.

Outpatient services duties:
Under the guidance of the supervisor, provide individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, and group counseling to people of all ages utilizing various professional techniques. Collaborate with each client and document within the electronic medical record (EMR) a strengths-based, goal-specific treatment plan. Under the direction of the supervisor, perform therapy diagnostic evaluations in order to enroll clientele in counseling and psychiatric services as well as to assess areas of need that might be effectively addressed by other mental health programs and services.

Make medically necessary referrals to other programs as warranted. Coordinate care with other staff in order to assure the highest quality of services and to facilitate appropriate referrals. As needed, coordinate care with the crisis intervention staff in an effort to facilitate crisis assessments related to voluntary hospitalizations when necessary. Attend meetings, participate in staff development trainings, and assist with presentations/trainings to community organizations as needed.

School-based counseling duties:
Under the guidance of the supervisor, provide group, individual, and play therapy to children and adolescents in the school. Formulate treatment plans and maintain consumer records. Under the direction of the supervisor, provide consultation and education to school personnel, community individuals, and agencies relating to mental health issues and resources. Complete on-site school mental health assessments and intakes for students identified by the school.

Assess student needs and complete appropriate referrals. Coordinate with crisis intervention staff in handling mental health emergencies in schools.

Outpatient group therapy duties:
Under the guidance of the supervisor, provide outpatient group therapy sessions to clientele in 60-90 minutes sessions focusing on topics that promote self-care, self-management, and self-recovery. Complete progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, coordination of care notes as required.

Perform other related duties as required.

Work schedule and additional information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Hours must be adjusted as needed based upon consumer requests for evening appointments.
• On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands, or in the event of an emergency.
• New staff will be on…