FFS Childrens Clinic Level 3 - Clinic Services

Familyres; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

Familyres in Suffolk, Virginia seeks a Licensed Clinician to oversee mental health and substance abuse treatment. You will perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide counseling. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in human services and relevant licensure (LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC) alongside at least one year of experience. The position offers an hourly pay range of $20–$70 based on experience and qualifications. This is an in-person role with some travel involved.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience with individuals with behavioral health diagnoses.
• Licensure LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC required.
• Proficient computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Perform mental health assessments in children, adolescents, and adults.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Conduct individual, family, and group counseling.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Organization

Education

Master’s Degree in human services

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

FFS Childrens Clinic Level 3 - Clinic Services

Suffolk County, NY, USA

Job Description

Join the team at FREE, enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. FREE supports over 4,000 people, providing housing, recovery, transition to work, employment, day, community, family services, respite, crisis, education, health services, advocacy.

Position Summary

Under Program Director supervision, the Licensed Clinician provides clinical oversight of individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse and/or behavioral conditions. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, medication monitoring, daily living skills support, developing treatment, relapse prevention and support plans, running therapy groups, individualized counseling, attending interdisciplinary meetings, and assessments.

Duties, Responsibilities, and Essential Functions

• Perform assessments to evaluate mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral conditions in children, adolescents, and adults.
• Develop individualized prescriptive treatment plans using diagnostic and placement criteria.
• Conduct individual, family, and group counseling employing evidence‑based practice.
• Utilize outcome tools to determine patient progress.
• Coordinate client care with primary care, specialty providers, schools, and families via written and verbal communication.
• Arrange appropriate care within the FREE umbrella or external providers according to policies.
• Protect clients’ rights and provide interventions tailored to ability, cultural concerns, and diagnostics.
• Participate in clinical conferences, integrated care committees, and risk meetings.
• Maintain contemporaneous progress notes and required documentation.
• Advocate for client needs in team discussions and external communications.
• Participate in referral and case reviews as needed.
• Ensure all required documentation is completed, processed in a timely manner, and meets quality & compliance thresholds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities of All FREE Employees

• Communicate respectfully with all individuals, collaborators, and community members.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client, staff, and organizational information.
• Meet safety training requirements and report unsafe conditions.
• Support and attend required events, meetings, and committees, including those outside standard hours.
• Maintain job and compliance requirements.
• Adhere to FREE’s ethical standards and applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in human services (required).
• Experience: Minimum 1 year working with individuals with behavioral health diagnoses.
• Licensure: LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC (required).
• Computer literacy (required).
• Team‑work, flexibility, organization, communication skills.
• Critical thinking and judgment.
• Valid driver’s license (required).

Work Environment

In‑person work; some travel required.

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable seated, walk, stand (at least 8 hours).
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Operate office equipment (computer, phone, copier).
• Reach with hands/arms.
• Move or lift light items.

Pay Range

$20–$70 hourly, based on experience, qualifications, services, location, and other factors allowed by law.

EEO Statement

FREE is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves, compensation, and training.

Affirmative Action

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises’ affirmative action efforts related to protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are described in our affirmative action plan. For more information, visit www.familyres.org.