Mental Health Professional-FT Nights LGH

Centra Health, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Health, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Professional (MHP) to provide comprehensive behavioral health services within a multidisciplinary team in Lynchburg, VA.

The role focuses on assessment, diagnosis, and the development of evidence-based treatment plans in residential, outpatient, and inpatient settings. You will conduct biopsychosocial assessments, deliver individual and group support, respond to crises, debrief after safety events, and communicate effectively with the treatment

Qualifications

• Must hold LMHP licensure and be in good standing.
• Experience delivering biopsychosocial assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Strong crisis intervention skills and ability to support clients and families.

Responsibilities

• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and contribute to individualized treatment plans with dated LMHP signatures.
• Provide individual and group therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Debrief patients and staff after safety events, and communicate major incidents clearly to the treatment team.

Skills

Biopsychosocial assessments

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Individual and group support

Education

Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) licensure

Job description

The Mental Health Professional (MHP) is responsible for providing comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services within a multidisciplinary team. This role involves working with individuals who are receiving behavioral health services in one or more of the following Programs: Residential, Outpatient, and Inpatient mental health and/or substance abuse and dependence treatment settings to assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans that address behavioral health needs. The MHP will also provide individual and group support, crisis intervention, and support for clients and their families, fostering a therapeutic environment that promotes recovery and well-being.

The expertise of the MHP will contribute to creating a safe and therapeutic environment that fosters mental and emotional well-being. In addition, MHP’s may serve as a preceptor to student interns and staff, ensuring that therapeutic programming is effectively implemented.

Key responsibilities include completing biopsychosocial assessments and assisting in the development of individualized treatment plans, with each plan evidencing final review through a dated signature of an LMHP. You will also debrief patients and staff following any safety events or Code Atlas incidents, ensuring clear communication with the treatment team regarding major incidents such as elopements, therapeutic holds, injuries, or seclusions.

Other duties may be assigned or requested, and job specifications can be modified or updated as needed. Your contributions are essential to the well-being of our clients and the effectiveness of our treatment programs.