ACT Therapist III

ACT Therapist III

Salary

$82,777.50 - $139,288.50 Annually

Location

Prince William County, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (FT)

Job Number

202610832

Department

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Division

Community Support Services Division

Opening Date

09/14/2026

Closing Date

9/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

C51

Hiring Salary

$82,777.50-$111,033.00

• Description
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Introduction

Are you interested in providing clinical supervision, direct service, and administrative management with a committed team of mental health professionals that values quality service, integrity, and accountability?

We are seeking qualified applicants to fill a full-time Therapist III supervisory position for a recovery-oriented, evidence-based, community program-Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. The team serves adults with serious mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia) or co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders. Services are primarily provided outside the office in the community, residential settings, and/or clients homes. The work involves clinical supervision, assessment, intervention, counseling/therapy, treatment, and rehabilitation of clients requiring application of basic counseling knowledge and skills in working with clients and families. Schedule includes 1 evening per week and rotating weekends, and holidays.

This position qualifies for a hiring bonus of $5,000. This bonus will be paid in two equal installments. The first installment of $2,500 will be paid after you have completed 90 days of employment. The final $2,500 installment will be disbursed upon successful completion of the probationary period.

About This Role:

• Conducts initial ACT eligibility screening assessments and, in consultation with ACT Team Lead and Program Manager, manages the ACT screening and waitlists
• Motivates, develops, and directs staff in their daily clinical work, to include "real time" supervision when subordinate staff call from community visits with clients.
• Consults with supervisory chain during mini-management team meetings to address program needs, staffing, and clinically complex cases.
• Assists ACT Team Leader (TIV) in running the daily operations of the ACT program, including the daily staff meeting.
• Provides intensive mental health therapy to clients using dynamic approaches.
• Provides case management to increase clients access to health insurance, Social Security benefits, food stamps or food pantries, forms of identification, or other client needs.
• Collaborates with other providers, including housing providers, mental health professionals, probation officers, government agencies, school personnel, and discharge planners to provide more holistic care.
• Completes all required clinical documentation to ensure client records comply with licensing standards. Documents all interactions with clients and collaterals.
• Plans in-service training programs for ACT staff
• Provides clinical and administrative oversight to assigned supervisees, and as needed to other subordinate staff. Conducts quality review of supervisees assigned client electronic health records.
• Transports self to places of residence or community locations in order to meet clients who are resistant to office-based treatments; conducts extensive outreach to locate out-of-touch clients.
• Provides administrative and clinical supervision for subordinate ACT staff
• Delivers evidenced-based case management services using evidenced based practices

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related behavioral science field
• Possesses an unrestricted LPC or LCSW in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• 3 years experience in the delivery of human services in a Mental Health outpatient environment

Preferences:

• Experience providing and supervising direct clinical services to adults and families with complex mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders,
• Experience providing clinical supervision to therapists,

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) a
• 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 Development Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglected maintained by the Department of Social Services.

Prince William County Community Services maintains a drug-free workplace.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday day shifts (e.g., 8-4, 9-5) and 1 evening shift per week. Schedules are flexible and will be further discussed during the interview.

Weekends and holidays are assigned on a rotating basis; the supervisor on call is volunteer/assigned amongst supervisors

Starting Salary Range: $82,777.50-$111,033.00

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 additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. 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

I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.

• I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement.
• I decline to proceed any further in this process.

02

Please select the answer that best represents your education.

• PHD in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field
• PHD unrelated
• Masters degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field
• Masters degree unrelated
• None of the above

03

Candidates must have professional licensure as LCSW or LPC in the state of Virginia. Please select the answer that best represents your licensure status.

• LCSW in Virginia
• LPC in Virginia
• LCSW, LPC, or LCP in another state
• None of the Above

04

Please quantify your experience in a comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare delivery system involving Assertive Community Treatment. Make sure to clearly document this experience in the work history section of your application.

• Four or more years of experience
• Three or more years of experience
• Two or more years of experience
• One year of experience
• No experience

05

Please quantify your experience providing Professional Level clinical and administrative supervision at a CSB, government agency, or on an ACT Team. Make sure to clearly document this experience in the work history section of your application.

• Three or more years of experience of professional level supervisory experience
• Two years of experience of professional level supervisory experience
• One year of experience of professional level supervisory experience
• Less than one year of professional level supervisory experience

06

Please quantify your experience with program fidelity reviews and fidelity compliance. Make sure to clearly document this experience in the work history section of your application.

• Four or more years of experience
• Three years of experience
• Two years of experience
• One year of experience
• No experience

07

Please quantify your experience overseeing and developing programs, policies and procedures in adherence with local, state and federal regulations, including Medicaid. Make sure to clearly document this experience in the work history section of your application.

• Four or more years of experience
• Three years of experience
• Two years of experience
• One year of experience
• No experience

08

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

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBTp)
• ACT 101/ other ACT related trainings
• ASAM Criteria
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Stages of Change
• Stages of Treatment
• Trauma-focused CBT
• DLA-20 for Youth
• CAMs - Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality

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