Integrated Behavioral Health System (IBHS) Psychotherapist

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Summary:

The IBHS Psychotherapist will provide Integrated Behavioral Health System (IBHS) services to North Carolina Reserve Component Service members and their families. This position is responsible for clinical assessment, crisis intervention, therapeutic support, case management, and coordination with internal and external behavioral health resources.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Deliver licensed psychotherapist services to eligible clients, including psychological assessment, crisis intervention, and case management.

  
  
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  Provide evidence-based treatments for trauma (e.g., Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy).

  
  
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  Conduct clinical evaluations, triage, diagnoses, and treatment planning for clients.

  
  
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  Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the IBHS Electronic Medical Record (EMR) via MS Teams Closed Channel.

  
  
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  Ensure compliance with Privacy Act, HIPAA regulations, and professional ethics at all times.

  
  
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  Facilitate transitional care for eligible clients to ensure continued support.

  
  
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  Provide consultation services to NCNG command leadership on treatment, referrals, and available behavioral health resources.

  
  

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  Draft and analyze clinical reports to identify behavioral health trends.

  
  
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  Establish internal and external support networks for Service members.

  
  
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  Conduct follow-up services to ensure long-term care effectiveness.

  
  

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  Monthly: Conduct visits to NCNG facilities to promote available IBHS services.

  
  
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  Quarterly: Provide Critical Incident Stress Debriefings upon request.

  
  
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  Quarterly: Submit bio-psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and other reports to the COR, IBHS Lead Psychotherapist, and IBHS Director.

  
  
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  As Needed: Deliver Psycho-Education Briefings at Yellow Ribbon events, Unit Briefings, and Military Funeral Honors.

  
  
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  As Needed: Mentor newly onboarded IBHS employees under the IBHS Individual Training Program (ITP) SOP (six-month mentorship).

  
  
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  As Needed: Act as a liaison between NCNG leadership and outside behavioral health services.

  
  

Qualifications:

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  Master's Degree in behavioral health or social science field.

  
  
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  Minimum three (3) years post-licensure clinical experience in individual, couple, family, mental health, and workplace/domestic violence counseling.

  
  
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  Strong knowledge of psychopathology, psychosocial dynamics, and crisis intervention techniques.

  
  
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  Familiarity with military behavioral health frameworks, terminology, and support structures.

  
  

Contingent upon the award

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.