SAFREST Resources has partnered with a passionate behavioral health provider located in Lynchburg, VA. They are seeking an Licensed Clinician or a Licensed-eligible Clinician for a Mobile Crisis Clinician role. 

Benefits:

• Eligible for $50,000 loan forgiveness after 2 years
• Participation in Virginia Retirement System (VRS)--exclusively for public service workers in VA
• Life, health, dental, vision, PTO, and paid holidays
• Generous annual leave policy
• Company-paid licensing and training
• Full reimbursement for virtual CEUs

Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week), this position will also operate either in the office or in the community. Shifts include either a Sunday-Wednesday or a Wednesday-Saturday shift. Not remote work available.

Location: Lynchburg VA, 24501

Position Summary

The Clinician (LMHP/LMHP-E) working with the community crisis response program will provide direct and treatment to individuals in the community who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis. Crisis response services are intended to help stabilize individuals within their natural environment and avert the need for psychiatric hospitalization. This position will work with both youth and adults in order to provide assessment, safety planning, crisis intervention, and care coordination.

Required Education and Experience for LMHP-E; Resident in Counseling or Supervisee in SW

• Master's degree from an accredited college/university in an applicable human services field and registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling for clinical supervision working toward licensure.
• One year experience working with identified population served preferred. Eligible to register as as LMHP-E with the VA Board of Counseling within three months of hire.

Required Education and Experience for Clinician – LMHP; Licensed Counselor

• Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in an applicable human services field and licensure in the State of Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
• One year of program specific work experience or relevant education, which indicates the individual possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of clinical supervision requirement and techniques; Knowledge of community mental health and public health in order to provide advocacy and enhance an individual treatment and access the community resources; Knowledge of the principles, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse; Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction; Analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate response or techniques; Communicate effectively in order to facilitate treatment and relay information to others to work as a team; Communicate clinical findings related to clients to both internal and external audiences; Promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among co-workers and representative in the community; Ability to respond effectively to changes in the work environment in a positive and professional manner; Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed; Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver’s license. May be called upon to travel to any worksite; transport clients, provide services to client at other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of sites; Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required.