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Valley Community Services Board lists this Adult Outpatient Clinician opportunity in staunton, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Adult Outpatient Clinician
Clinical supervision for licensure provided at no cost!
Are you looking for a clinical role where you can help adults build healthier, more stable lives while continuing to grow professionally?
Valley Community Services Board is seeking an Adult Outpatient Clinician to provide behavioral health services to adults experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders. In this role, you'll provide assessment, diagnosis, individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination while helping individuals work toward recovery, stability, and their personal treatment goals.
Whether you're already licensed or working toward licensure, you'll have the opportunity to strengthen your clinical skills as part of a collaborative behavioral health team. Clinical supervision for licensure is provided , making this an excellent opportunity for license-eligible clinicians looking to advance their careers while doing meaningful work in the community.
Why Join Valley CSB?
At Valley CSB, you'll have the opportunity to develop professionally while providing meaningful behavioral health services to the community. Benefits include:
Clinical supervision for licensure provided at no cost
$2,500 sign-on bonus.
Health insurance starting as low as $40 per month for individual coverage , with family and dependent plans available.
14 paid holidays.
Accrue up to 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year beginning in your first year , available for use as it is accrued.
Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
Professional development assistance provided at no cost.
What You'll Do
As an Adult Outpatient Clinician, you'll provide comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services while helping clients identify their goals, address barriers, and work toward greater stability and recovery. Responsibilities include:
Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial needs assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and risk screenings.
Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based and best-practice interventions.
Complete substance use screenings and assessments using American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria and other appropriate screening tools.
Develop, implement, monitor, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients.
Provide crisis intervention and safety planning and coordinate with emergency or crisis services when needed.
Coordinate care with psychiatric services, primary care providers, case management, substance use programs, and community partners.
Connect clients with internal programs, external providers, and other behavioral health, medical, and social supports based on their individual needs.
Support continuity of care during transitions such as hospitalization, movement to a higher level of care, and discharge.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case consultations, supervision, peer review, training, and quality improvement activities.
Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record in accordance with DBHDS, Medicaid, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and agency requirements .
The Impact You'll Have
Outpatient treatment can be an important source of stability and support for adults navigating mental health and substance use challenges. As an Adult Outpatient Clinician, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful therapeutic relationships, help clients better understand and manage their behavioral health needs, and connect them with services and resources that support long-term recovery.
At the same time, license-eligible clinicians can continue building their professional skills with clinical supervision for licensure provided as part of the position .
If you're looking for meaningful clinical work, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a difference in your community, we'd like to hear from you.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related human services field.
Licensed or license-eligible through the Virginia Department of Health Professions , including LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LCP, or applicable Resident/Supervisee status.
Ability to meet Medicaid and DBHDS documentation and service delivery requirements.
Ability to work effectively with adults experiencing serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
Competitive candidates may also bring: Active professional licensure as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LCP in Virginia.
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC ) credential.
Experience providing community-based behavioral health services to adults.
Experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Familiarity with Medicaid behavioral health services, care coordination, and managed care requirements.
Experience using electronic health records and clinical reporting systems.
Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, and community partners from diverse backgrounds.
Worksite address
staunton, VA, 24402, US
Who can apply
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