Crisis Clinician — Emergency Assessments & Stabilization

Greater Reach Community Services Board; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Reach Community Services Board in Petersburg, VA seeks a CAC Clinician to provide emergency assessment, crisis stabilization, and discharge planning within the Community & Crisis department. The role supports collaboration with hospitals, police, and local partners to ensure accessible, compassionate care.

Requires a Master's degree, Virginia LMHP or LMHP-R license, 1 year of related experience with adults and adolescents, and 5 years serving SMI adults; valid VA driver's license and

Qualifications

• Masters degree in human services, psychology or related field.
• Board registered in Virginia as LMHP or LMHP-R.
• One year experience with adults and adolescents with MH, SUD, ID.
• Five years serving people with serious mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency assessment and crisis stabilization.
• Conduct pre-admission screening and discharge planning.
• Coordinate care with hospitals, agencies, police and referral sources.
• Establish welcoming environment for individuals with co‑occurring disorders.
• Perform solution-focused interventions and integrated screening.

Skills

Strong communication

Crisis assessment

Interagency coordination

Documentation skills

Education

Masters degree in human services or related field

Tools

LMHP/LMHP-R license

Job description

Greater Reach Community Services Board in Petersburg, VA seeks a CAC Clinician to provide emergency assessment, crisis stabilization, and discharge planning within the Community & Crisis department. The role supports collaboration with hospitals, police, and local partners to ensure accessible, compassionate care.

Requires a Master's degree, Virginia LMHP or LMHP-R license, 1 year of related experience with adults and adolescents, and 5 years serving SMI adults; valid VA driver's license and