CLINICIAN I/II/III, ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT (ACT)- NELSON (FULL-TIME)

Region Ten CSB; Lovingston (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Region Ten CSB in Lovingston, VA is seeking a Clinician I/II/III on the ACT team to deliver community-based treatment for individuals with severe mental illness. Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, skill-building, care coordination, and treatment planning.

Starting hourly rates are negotiable; full-time, M-F 8:30am-5:00pm with on-call shifts for extra compensation.

Qualifications

• Must meet certification as a QMHP or QMHP Trainee per DBHDS.
• Valid Virginia Driver's License with acceptable DMV record.
• CPR/First Aid training or certification (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, skill-building, care coordination, consumer advocacy, assessment and treatment planning.
• Attend team and professional meetings and represent the program in the community.
• Provide medication management assistance and monitor health, nutrition and ADLs; teach and monitor ADLs.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree, QMHP

Master's degree in license eligible field

Master's in non-license eligible field

Ph.D in non-licensure eligible field

Other non-related degrees

Job description

POSITION TITLE: CLINICIAN I/II/III GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a FLSA non-exempt position in which the incumbent serves as a Clinician at Region Ten on the Assertive Community Treatment team providing community-based treatment for people diagnosed with severe mental illness. The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing self-care skills training programs concerning individual consumers (health and safety, personal care, activities of daily living, use of community resources). The incumbent will also assist consumers with medication management; monitor health, nutrition, and physical condition; and provide assistance with personal care, ADLs, and use of community resources. He/she is expected to attend team meetings, other professional meetings, and represent the program to the community as needed. Functions as a clinical member of the multi-disciplinary team and provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services. The incumbent reports to the Program Manager, Nelson County for the assignment of work tasks, scheduling, and overall supervision of job performance. He/she is expected to perform duties as specified and according to the policies of Region Ten Community Services Board, as well as those of Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals struggling with severe mental illness? Please consider joining our dynamic and dedicated Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team as a clinician. We are seeking a qualified and compassionate professional to contribute to our mission of providing comprehensive, client-centered care to individuals with complex needs. Major job duties include: individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, skill-building, care coordination, consumer advocacy, assessment, and treatment planning. Starting hourly rates are listed below. All compensation is negotiable. This is a full-time benefited position M-F 8:30am-5:00pm. On-call shifts available for additional compensation. Please see full job description for list of full duties and responsibilities. The Board of Health Professions refers to masters prepared individuals in Counseling and Psychology as 'Resident'. The Board of Health Professions refers to masters prepared individuals in social work as 'Supervisee'. For purposes of Medicaid reimbursement, these persons shall use LMHP-E after their signatures to indicate this status. Additionally, a person who can register within six months of hire. In this case, a newly hired clinician’s continued employment is contingent on meeting the definition above within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

CLINCIAN I

• Bachelor's degree, QMHP
• Master's degree in license eligible field but not yet license eligible as defined by Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS)
• Master's in non-license eligible field
• PH. D in non-licensure eligible field
• Other non-related degrees

CLINCIAN II

• Master's degree and license eligible according the DHP definition:
• Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, substance abuse, or marriage and family therapy from an accredited college or university
• Education verified by an official transcript with conferral date
• Evidence you have had an intern or practicum of at least 500 hours of experience with persons who have a mental illness. (Verification of Internship/Practicum for QMHP form)
• Is under the direct personal supervision of a person licensed under Virginia law, who is working towards licensure, and who is in compliance with the appropriate Virginia licensing board may perform the functions of the LMHP for purposes of Medicaid reimbursement.

CLINICIAN III

• Licensed clinicians as one of the following:
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Clinical Psychologists

EDUCATION

• A Bachelor's Degree is required; a Master's Degree in a related human services field is preferred.

Experience

• Relevant experience in a human service field is preferred.

Certification/License

• To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver's License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required. For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided.
• Must meet certification as a QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional) or QMHP Trainee as set forth by Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
• Incumbent must be able to perform CPR/First Aid (training will be provided).
• Incumbent must be able to teach skills, visit consumers in an array of settings, and assist with teaching and monitoring a variety of ADLs.

KSAS

In addition, the Incumbent must have at least an entry level of the following knowledge, skills and abilities. These must be documented or observable in the application form of supporting documentation or in the interview (with appropriate documentation).

Knowledge of: the nature of serious mental illness in adults and mental illness with substance abuse; treatment modalities and intervention techniques, such as behavior management, independent living skills training, supportive counseling, family education, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and services coordination; medical issues related to mental illness; substance abuse symptomatology; medication side effects; different types of assessments and planning; consumers' rights; local community resources and service delivery systems, including support services (e.g., housing, financial, social welfare, dental, transportation, communication, recreation, and legal/advocacy); eligibility criteria and intake processes; termination criteria and discharge processes; general community resources (e.g., churches, clubs, self-help groups); types of mental health programs and services available; effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication principles and techniques; general principles of record documentation; the service planning process and major components of a service plan.

Skills in: interviewing; observing, recording and reporting on an individual's functioning (e.g., observation of medication effects, substance use/ abuse, and abuse); identifying and documenting a consumer's needs for resources, services, and other supports; using information from assessments, evaluations, observations, and interviews to develop service plans; identifying services within the community and established service system to meet the individual's needs; formulating, writing, and implementing individualized service plans to promote goal attainment for individuals with a serious mental illness; negotiating with consumers and service providers; coordinating the provision of services by diverse public and private providers; identifying community resources and organizations; coordinating resources and activities; using assessment tools; providing consultation; computers and keyboarding.

Abilities to: demonstrate a positive regard for consumers and their families (e.g., treating consumers as individuals, allowing risk taking, avoiding stereotypes of individuals with a serious mental illness, respecting consumers' and families' privacy, believing consumers are valuable members of society); be persistent and remain objective; work as a team member, maintaining effective inter-agency and intra-agency working relationships; work independently and perform position duties under general supervision; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; drive defensively.

Hourly Salary Range

GRADE 9- CLINICIAN I: $21.02 - $31.53 per hour

GRADE 10- CLINICIAN II: $25.00 - $34.68 per hour

GRADE 11- CLINICIAN III: $27.40 - 38.15 per hour

SCHEDULE: Full-time

POSITION LOCATION: Nelson Counseling Center

71 Tanbark Plaza

Lovingston, VA 22949