Clinician, Forensic Services

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare; Roanoke, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Substance Abuse Clinician for Alpha Jail Services to deliver group counseling to women in a recovery program located in local jails. The role combines jail-based work (about 20 hours/week) with outpatient treatment support.

The successful candidate will have counseling knowledge, familiarity with the criminal justice system, and be capable of working independently while contributing to a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human service field required.
• One year of clinical experience with substance abuse/mental health.
• QMHP required; CSAC preferred; if not CSAC, obtain within 2 years of hire.
• Background check (fingerprints, state and FBI), drug test, central registry check required.
• Good driving record; occasional local travel (10%).

Responsibilities

• Provide group counseling to women in a recovery program in local jails (approximately 20 hours/week in jails).
• Spend time assisting with outpatient treatment.
• Deliver direct group counseling to 10 incarcerated residents daily.
• Support program completion: 45 days in jail, then about 24 weeks outpatient after release.

Skills

Counseling

Criminal justice knowledge

Independence

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

At Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Hope is Spoken Here. Our mission is to provide quality, community-based services that prevent and address mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

We put people first-ensuring every individual is treated with dignity and respect while providing flexible, affordable, and timely services.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve as a Clinician.

Position Summary/Responsibilities

BRBH is seeking a Substance Abuse Clinician in Alpha Jail Services to provide group counseling to women participating in a recovery program located in the local jails. The Clinician spends approximately 20 hours per week in jails and assisting with outpatient treatment.

A typical day includes providing direct group counseling to 10 incarcerated residents. Residential inmates spend 45 days in the program while incarcerated, followed by another 24 weeks of outpatient treatment after they are released.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will have knowledge of counseling and the criminal justice system, be comfortable working independently in a controlled environment, and be a team player.

Hiring Range

The anticipated base salary for this position is $43,022.07 to $45,890.21. Actual compensation offered within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities), geographic location, complexity of role, and other relevant business considerations. We kindly ask that candidates do not discuss compensation until after an offer of employment is extended.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in an acceptable human service field required.
• Experience: One year (1) of clinical experience working with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
• Licenses/Certifications:QMHP is required. CSAC preferred at time of hire. If not CSAC at time of hire, must complete requirements for the credential within two (2) years of hire.
• Background Check: Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry report will be required upon selection.
• Safe Driving Record: This position requires transporting clients or driving agency vehicles. Candidates must have a good driving record, which is defined as no more than two moving violations in the last three years and no criminal moving violations in the last five years.

Special Work Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will often sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach above their head. Use of hands for placing and pulling objects. The employee frequently lifts and or carries up to 10 pounds and pushes or pulls up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (Computer and Documentation). Specific hearing required by this job includes normal tones. Travel is 10%. Travel is local (Travel to local jails). These functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Why work at BRBH?

• Team atmosphere: Our small team works hard to change lives.
• Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy - 21 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Stable Employer:BRBH provides multiple programs and services throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 350 employees working to provide quality care to our clients. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. BRBH maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.

EOE Statement

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare 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 general identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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