CS Therapist III-New Horizons Behavioral Health Wellness Program

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Prince William County, VA

Job Type: Full-Time (FT)

Job Number: 202509967

Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES

Division: YOUTH, ADULT & FAMILY SERVICES DIVISION

Opening Date: 08/01/2025

Closing Date: 8/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE: C51

Hiring Salary: $74,217 - $88,167

Introduction

Are you interested in being part of a team that is on the cutting edge of providing evidence-based Wellness and Prevention Services to our community? Are you passionate about mental health and addiction issues and reducing stigma? Willing and able to work collaboratively with community partners to initiate and implement data-driven addiction and suicide prevention programs? Do you thrive with a flexible schedule and work environment? Want to use your social media and website knowledge to create and promote public health messages? Our team provides creative, evidence-based prevention services that empower community members to learn about, recognize, and successfully prevent and manage mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorder issues to make our community healthier ultimately. If this high-energy, community-driven position sounds like you, please apply.

About This Role:

The Wellness and Prevention Supervisor works directly and collaboratively with community members to coordinate mental health promotion and addiction and suicide prevention strategies for the Greater Prince William area. They also provide supervision to 1-2 WP team members. Qualified applicants will plan, develop, design, and conduct wellness and prevention activities and events for youth, parents, professionals, schools, agencies, groups, and community members. The WP Supervisor is expected to establish a strategic vision for service delivery using community data and the Strategic Prevention Framework to guide initiatives and ensure data is correctly entered in the state data systems and meets the performance expectations. A successful candidate will be comfortable speaking to larger audiences and engaging community members and professionals both virtually via social media and our website and in-person. The WP Supervisor will participate in community events and health fairs to educate residents and professionals about substance use and mental health issues and provide behavioral health promotion messages. An ideal member of the WP Team will be familiar with and comfortable facilitating research-based trainings for community members, such as Mental Health First Aid, REVIVE, Lock & Talk, QPR, and others. A WP team member should be knowledgeable of and embrace the values and practices of behavioral health equity and trauma-informed practices, and be able to provide service delivery in a culturally competent, equitable, and respectful manner.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, public health, community education, or a related behavioral science field

2-3 years of experience in the delivery of human services in a prevention program Preferences:

1-2 years of experience providing professional level supervision

Certified Prevention Specialist in Virginia

Ability to manage website and social media with relevant and engaging public health messages

Training and experience providing one or more Evidence-Based Wellness and Prevention Programs

Training in the Strategic Prevention Framework, logic models, and Substance Use Prevention skills

Certified as a Mental Health First Aid - Youth and/or Adult trainer

Trained to be a trainer in REVIVE

Bilingual English/Spanish is helpful but not required Special Requirements:

Must possess a valid driver's 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

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. Starting Salary: $74,217 - $88,167

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 after (90) day of employment have been completed. The final $2,500 installment will be payable on the pay date following the completion of the probationary period.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday - Must be able to work at least one weeknight per week and one weekend day a month.

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 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

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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 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 back 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.

Master's Degree or higher in psychology, social work, counseling, public health or a related behavioral science field

Master's Degree or higher in an unrelated field

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field

Bachelor's Degree in an unrelated field

None of the above

03

Please quantify your experience providing services in a prevention program:

5 or more years of experience

4-5 years of experience

3-4 years of experience

2-3 years of experience

Less than two years of experience

04

Please quantify your experience providing professional level supervision:

4 or more years of experience

3-4 years of experience

2-3 years of experience

1-2 years of experience

Less than one year of experience

05

Are you bilingual, English-Spanish

Yes

No

06

With regard to the previous question, please select the choice which best reflects your Spanish language proficiency:

Advanced professional proficiency

General professional proficiency

Limited professional proficiency

Not proficient

07

Please check any of the following that you have related experience with:

Strategic Prevention Framework and Logic Models

Wellness and Prevention

Counter Tools/Synar

Creating Social Marketing/Media Campaigns

Revive Trainings

Lock and Talk

Coalition Development

Understanding ACEs

Certified trainer for Mental Health First Aid

None of the above

08

Please check any of the following that you have certifications:

Certified Prevention Specialist

Adult Mental Health First Aid

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Revive

Certified Health Education Specialist

None of the above

09

Are you able and willing to work evening and weekend hours?

Yes

No

Required Question