Clinician

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) is seeking a Clinician to support Women’s SUD Services. The role involves intake, assessments, treatment planning, therapy, and case management within a trauma-informed framework.

Responsibilities include maintaining compliant documentation, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and providing crisis intervention when needed. Requires a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and current licensure eligibility or licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related behavioral health field.
• Appropriate professional licensure, license eligibility, or other credential required.
• Relevant experience providing behavioral health or clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic and clinical services to individuals and groups.
• Develops, implements, and monitors individualized treatment plans.
• Maintains accurate clinical documentation in electronic health records.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, clients, families, and other providers.
• Provides crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Case management

Therapy delivery

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology

License eligibility or active licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health records

Job description

The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking an engergitic and professionial Clinician to support our Women's SUD Services. This position will perform difficult professional work providing direct clinical service to clients involving intake, assessing client needs, developing treatment plans, providing prevention services, managing cases, providing therapy, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides therapeutic and clinical services to individuals and groups in accordance with professional standards, organizational policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conducts clinical assessments and develops, implements, monitors, and updates individualized treatment plans based on client needs and goals.
• Applies appropriate therapeutic interventions, evidence-informed practices, and recovery-oriented approaches to support client progress.
• Manages assigned caseloads and coordinates services based on individual clinical needs, level of care, and program requirements.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation in electronic health records in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and reimbursement requirements.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, clients, families, community partners, and other service providers to support continuity and coordination of care.
• Participates in clinical supervision or consultation, team meetings, case reviews, and other activities supporting effective clinical practice.
• Provides crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, and appropriate referrals or coordination as needed.
• Promotes trauma-informed, person-centered, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented approaches to service delivery.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and supports the development and implementation of clinical or program initiatives.
• Maintains professional competencies and complies with applicable ethical, licensing, confidentiality, and clinical practice requirements.
• May provide consultation, guidance, training, or clinical support to colleagues and other staff as appropriate to qualifications and assigned responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications—Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Appropriate professional licensure, license eligibility, or other credential required for the position and assigned services.
• Relevant experience providing behavioral health, mental health, substance use, or other clinical services commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health record or documentation systems.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that demonstrates the capacity to perform the essential functions of the position, as permitted by applicable regulatory and licensing standards.
• Possession of a valid Virginia driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with agency policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing therapeutic or clinical services in a behavioral health setting.
• Experience working with complex clinical needs or specialized populations.
• Familiarity with Medicaid, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services requirements, behavioral health regulations, and community-based service systems.
• Training or experience in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, crisis response, and other evidence-informed or evidence-based practices.
• Experience providing clinical consultation, peer support, mentoring, or staff training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of behavioral health systems, clinical interventions, treatment principles, and recovery-oriented practices.
• Knowledge of professional, ethical, documentation, confidentiality, and clinical compliance standards.
• Skill in conducting clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering therapeutic interventions.
• Skill in maintaining accurate, timely, and organized clinical documentation.
• Skill in applying critical thinking and clinical judgment to assess needs and identify appropriate interventions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective therapeutic and professional relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, colleagues, service providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to respond appropriately to crisis situations and changing client needs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary service team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, caseload responsibilities, and documentation requirements.
• Ability to learn and retain processes through instruction and apply them independently.
• Ability to identify potential problems and recognize circumstances in which additional intervention, consultation, or escalation may be needed.
• Ability to contribute to quality improvement, program development, and organizational initiatives as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not typically have formal supervisory authority. Depending on assignment, qualifications, and experience, the position may provide clinical consultation, informal guidance, mentoring, training, or work coordination to other staff.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. While the role may involve desk-based tasks, employees must be able to ambulate independently, operate a motor vehicle, and transition between office and field environments. Field-based responsibilities may include walking short distances, climbing stairs, and carrying essential work items such as a laptop.
• Close concentration, visual attention, and manual dexterity are required.
• Work is typically performed in behavioral health, office, community, or other service environments with minimal exposure to environmental hazards.
• Working conditions may fluctuate based on client acuity and behavioral presentations. Staff may be required to participate in crisis intervention and approved behavior management procedures consistent with training, organizational policy, and assigned responsibilities

ADA

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our team at [e-mail] for more information.

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all employees as required.

EEO

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

About the Organization Join the Fearless!

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and is the statutorily established public entity responsible for providing mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and prevention services to the citizens of the City of Richmond.

Our Mission: RBHA promotes health, wellness, and recovery for the people and communities we serve.

Our Vision: An inclusive, healthy community where individuals are inspired to reach their highest potential.

Our Values: Equity / Innovation / Quality / Inclusion / Accessibility / Transparency / Compassion / Integrity

Creating Healthy Communities - One Person, One Family, One Community at a time.

RBHA is committed to providing behavioral health services to all Richmond residents regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, or national origin.

Services are provided directly by RBHA staff and through contracts with private providers in the community. Funding is received through fees from consumers, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City of Richmond, and local and state grants.

Starting Salary Range Clinician I (LMHP-E) $61,526.40 - $71,427.20 / Clinician III (LMHP) $71,780.80 - $83,345.60

EOE Statement Richmond Behavioral Health Authority provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position is currently accepting applications.