Therapist, Crisis Stabilization & Detox (Days)

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 51,630 - 55,940; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free licensure supervision

Team atmosphere

PTO 21 days + 10 holidays

Job summary

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare in Roanoke, VA seeks a Therapist for the Crisis Stabilization & Detox unit. The role includes facilitating group therapy, conducting assessments, and supporting detoxification within a recovery-oriented setting.

The position requires a Master's degree in a human services field and licensure pursuit as LPC or LCSW, with responsibilities spanning clinical care, discharge planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a human services field that fulfills licensure criteria.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group therapy sessions
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop personalized treatment plans
• Provide crisis interventions and support during medically supervised detoxifications
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for seamless care transitions and discharge planning
• Document client interactions and progress per clinical standards

Education

Master's degree in a human services field

Job description

Therapist, Crisis Stabilization & Detox (Days)

Company Summary

At Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Hope is Spoken Here. Our mission is to provide quality, community-based services that prevent and address mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

We put people first-ensuring every individual is treated with dignity and respect while providing flexible, affordable, and timely services.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve as a Therapist or Licensed Therapist.

Position Summary/Responsibilities

The Crisis Stabilization & Detox unit provides short-term (3 to 15 day) in-patient stabilization for individuals who have symptoms of mental illness that could, if not addressed, result in a need for hospitalization. This service also offers medically supervised detoxification from alcohol and other drugs. Those needing both detoxification and support for symptoms of mental illness are served. Services are provided in a recovery-oriented environment, and include skills training, psychiatric care, 12-step recovery groups on-site, and discharge planning to assure continuity of care in transitioning to outpatient services.

We provide medication assisted treatment, and our therapists are instrumental in this successful treatment for those suffering with substance use. Evening hours allow for you to facilitate innovative programming that complements the more structured daytime scheduling for those in treatment for both substance use and mental health disorders. We have an awesome staff and very supportive management. This is a program where you can make a huge difference in someone's life and assist them toward healthy functioning and positive relationships!

Responsibilities include:

• Facilitate group therapy sessions
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop personalized treatment plans
• Provide crisis interventions and support during medically supervised detoxifications
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless care transitions and discharge planning
• Document client interactions and progress in accordance with clinical standards

Hiring Range

The anticipated base salary for the therapist position is $51,630.81 to $55,940.32. The anticipated base salary for the licensed therapist position is $66,627.61 to $70,937.12. Actual compensation offered within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities), geographic location, complexity of role, and other relevant business considerations. We kindly ask that candidates do not discuss compensation until after an offer of employment is extended.

Requirements

• Education: This position requires a Master's degree in a human services field that fulfills the criteria for eligibility for professional licensure as a professional counselor or clinical social worker in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience which includes attainment of licensure (licensed).
• Licensure/Certifications: Required to pursue licensure as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Background Check: Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry report will be required upon selection.
• Safe Driving Record: This position requires transporting clients or driving agency vehicles. Candidates must have a good driving record, which is defined as no more than two moving violations in the last three years and no criminal moving violations in the last five years.

Special Work Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will often sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach above their head. Use of hands for placing and pulling objects. The employee frequently lifts and or carries up to 10 pounds and pushes or pulls up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (computer and documentation).Specific hearing required by this job includes normal tones. Travel up to 5%. Travel is local.These functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Why work at BRBH?

• Free licensure supervision for LPC and LSCW!
• Team atmosphere: Our small team works hard to change lives.
• Work/Life Balance:We have a great Paid Time Off policy - 21 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Stable Employer: BRBH provides multiple programs and services throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 350 employees working to provide quality care to our clients. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. BRBH maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.

EOE Statement

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation general identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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