Clinician I - Mobile Crisis

Colonial Behavioral Health; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virginia Retirement System

Health Insurance

HSA / FSA

Job summary

Colonial Behavioral Health in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a compassionate Clinician I to join our Mobile Crisis team. You will provide crisis assessments, interventions, and connect individuals and families to community supports.

The role requires at least one year of clinical experience, a Bachelor's degree in a human services field, QMHP certification, and a valid driver's license; DMV record must be submitted with application. Hours vary including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a human services field.
• QMHP certification or eligible.
• At least one year of clinical experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• DMV record must be submitted with application.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely behavioral health assessments and crisis interventions for individuals in crisis.
• Assess and evaluate for mental illness, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities as needed.
• Conduct risk assessments including danger to self or others and ability to care for self.
• Deliver crisis stabilization services in various settings via mobile crisis response.
• Provide short-term crisis counseling and connect clients to community resources.
• Assist with safety planning, problem-solving, and linkage to supports.

Skills

Crisis Interventions

Clinical Assessments

Risk Assessment

Crisis Counseling

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Valid driver's license

QMHP certification

Job description

Colonial Behavioral Health (CBH) is dedicated to providing opportunities for recovery and improving quality of life for individuals and families affected by mental illness, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities. CBH proudly serves the communities of James City County, the City of Poquoson, the City of Williamsburg, and York County.

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and responsive Clinician I to join our Mobile Crisis team. This is an excellent opportunity for a behavioral health professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and is committed to helping individuals and families navigate behavioral health crises and connect with the appropriate supports.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide timely behavioral health assessments and crisis interventions for individuals experiencing acute mental health and/or substance use concerns.
• Assess and evaluate individuals for mental illness, substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and other behavioral health needs.
• Conduct risk assessments, including evaluation ofdanger to self or others, inability to care for oneself, and imminent risk.
• Provide crisis stabilization services in the Crisis Care Center, individuals’ homes, and other community settings through mobile crisis response.
• Deliver short-term crisis counseling and clinically appropriate interventions to individuals and families.
• Assist individuals with crisis resolution, safety planning, problem-solving, and connection to community resources
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The hours for this position may include days, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays based on program needs.

Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge and demonstrated ability to assess, evaluate, and support individuals experiencing mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders.
• Ability to assess behavioral health risk, including risk of harm to self or others and inability to care for oneself due to mental illness.
• Ability to provide clinically appropriate responses to individuals experiencing acute behavioral health crises.
• At least one year of clinical experienceworking with individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders. required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in a human services fieldrequired.
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) required.

DMV record must be submitted with application.

Our compensation package for this position includes:

• Competitive compensation
• Virginia Retirement System
• Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer

Colonial Behavioral Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.