Clinical Specialist - Community Based Services (LPC, LCSW)

EMS; Chester (VA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO 80 hours/year for full-time (note:

Holidays: 10 per year

IRA with up to 3% company match

Hybrid work with flexibility

Job summary

EMS of Virginia is seeking a Clinical Specialist for Community Based Services. The role oversees QMHP Clinicians and clinical staff, providing supervision and ensuring high-quality mental health and substance abuse services in homes, clinics, or community settings.

The position is based in North Chesterfield, VA, with flexible hours (10-15 per week) and some telework opportunities. Licensure as an LPC or LCSW (or eligibility) is required, along with experience supervising staff and ensuring

Qualifications

• Licensed or license-eligible as an LPC or LCSW to provide clinical services in Virginia.
• Experience supervising staff, ensuring program compliance, and guiding service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise QMHP Clinicians and clinical staff.
• Assign cases, ensure billable hours, and complete service authorizations.
• Staff hiring, training, and weekly supervision; plan team meetings and group supervision.
• Review treatment plans, progress notes, and maintain client records and compliance.
• Support operational compliance and policy development with the team.

Skills

Licensed professional

Staff supervision

Program development

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

LPC or LCSW (Virginia licensed or eligible)

Job description

Clinical Specialist – Community Based Services

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

: Clinical Supervisor II and/or DirectorPart-time (10-15 flexible hours per week with availability via email and chat throughout the day)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

: The incumbent is responsible for the direct oversight and supervision of a team of QMHP Clinicians, and other clinical staff. The incumbent performs tasks to oversee the provision of mental health and substance abuse services to clients of EMS of Virginia (Intensive In-home, Mental Health Skill Building, Crisis Stabilization, Mobile Crisis Response, CSA Services). These services may be provided in an outpatient clinic or in the client’s home or the community. This position is based out of the office in North Chesterfield, VA, with some opportunities for telework.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

: Responsible for following through with referrals and completing assessments (initial, reassessments, comprehensive assessments)Responsible for case assignment and maintenance of client careEnsures that billable hours are achieved for clients assigned to counselors under his/her supervisionCompletes service authorization requestsIdentifies and finds solutions for problems with service deliveryInterviews and hires new staffStaff training and developmentProvides weekly supervision to staffPlans and facilitates team meetings and group supervision with Clinical SupervisorsCompletes clinical supervision notes and logsEvaluates staff performanceWorks with Clinical Supervisors and Director on personnel decisions, including position appointments, terminations, issues, and disciplinary actionsWorks with the team on devising policies and procedures to ensure sufficient and effective services and compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and statutesResponsible for reviewing treatment plans and progress notesOversees the management of client and records and compliancePerforms routine chart auditsProvides support and follow through on overall service and operational compliance in collaboration with the team

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and ExperienceCandidate must be licensed or licensed-eligible as an LPC or LCSW to provide clinical services by the State of Virginia, with experience providing mental health and substance abuse services. Candidate should have experience with staff supervision, program compliance, and program development, with the ability to provide subject matter expertise and overall program guidance as EMS of Virginia establishes and builds new services in line with the Behavioral Health Redesign.Knowledge, skills, and abilitiesAbility to set strategic objectives for mid-size social service organization; working knowledge of human services system, roles of human services personnel, and relevant community resources; ability to screen, hire, manage, and evaluate staff; ability to conduct and facilitate meetings; knowledge of the principles, and techniques of counseling services to youth, families, and adults with mental illness and substance abuse concerns; ability to maintain effective working relationships with other social services providers, service purchasers, and clients; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Employees must pass a State Police Criminal Record Check, Department of Social Services Record and FBI Checks. Employees are also required to complete a Tuberculosis Screening Test upon employment and every year thereafter. Employees shall be provided trainings in behavior management, CPR, and First Aid upon employment.

Benefits:

Health: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, cancer insurance, critical illness insurance; Healthiest You / Teledoc (full-time) PTO: 80 hours per year to start (full-time) 10 paid holidays per year (full-time) Retirement: IRA with up to 3% company match Hybrid work with flexibility Pay range: $30-$32 / hour Join a Top Workplace as recognized in the Richmond Times-Dispatch for the past 4 years!

CORE VALUES:

Empathetic:

We are understanding. We are self-aware and recognize our role in how we make others feel. We show respect for others in our words and actions.

Ethical:

We have integrity. We choose to do the right thing.

Flexible:

We are adaptable to the constant evolution of change, remaining open minded and creative about how we overcome unanticipated obstacles while upholding boundaries, policies, and processes. We strike the right balance of working in the gray.

Reliable:

We show up. We are consistent. We do what we say we’re going to do. You can depend on us.

Transparent:

We communicate genuinely, authentically, and with respect for everyone. We empower others to use their voice through intentional listening and open-minded dialogue.

Winning Attitude:

Let’s find it. Let’s figure it out. Let’s do it. We discover issues, problems to be solved, and come across new ideas. We are invested in working through challenges and making new ideas come to life. We see the light at the end of the tunnel and put forth our best effort to get there. We want everyone to succeed in this journey so we can share the fruits of our labor and make an impact in the lives of others.