Adult Behavioral Health Clinician – Same Day Access

Valley-Community-Services-Board; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

14 paid holidays

PTO 20 days per year

Virginia Retirement System

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Valley Community Services Board is seeking an Adult Outpatient/Same Day Access Clinician to provide assessments, individual and group therapy, and coordination of care in Staunton, Virginia.

You'll conduct biopsychosocial assessments, apply ASAM criteria, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with clients and community partners to support recovery and continuity of behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a relevant mental health field.
• Licensed or license-eligible clinician preferred.
• Experience in adult outpatient services a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Same Day Access assessments, including biopsychosocial evaluations and risk screenings.
• Apply ASAM criteria to determine levels of care as appropriate.
• Provide individual and group therapy to adults with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans with clients.
• Respond to behavioral health crises with clinical intervention and safety planning.
• Support discharge planning and monitor client progress.
• Coordinate referrals to VCSB programs and community providers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

Electronic health records

Attention to detail

Interpersonal diversity

Communication skills

Collaboration

Community service mindset

Education

Masters degree

Job description

Valley Community Services Board is seeking an Adult Outpatient/Same Day Access Clinician to provide assessments, individual and group therapy, and coordination of care in Staunton, Virginia.

You'll conduct biopsychosocial assessments, apply ASAM criteria, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with clients and community partners to support recovery and continuity of behavioral health services.