Clinical Specialist

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Are you a clinician with a passion for making a real difference in the lives of youth living with mental health challenges and intellectual / developmental disabilities? At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We’re seeking a compassionate and creative full-time Clinical Specialist to join our VA REACH team working onsite at our Youth Crisis Therapeutic Home in Culpeper, VA.

$7,5000 Sign-on & Retention Bonus

The Clinical Specialist provides clinical and administrative support to the REACH Youth Crisis Therapeutic Home (YCTH) and assists the mobile team as needed. Primary duties include assessments and reassessments, crisis prevention and intervention services, and supporting the Behavior Techs on the floor. The Clinical Specialist assists the YCTH Supervisor in developing and maintaining clinical and therapeutic integrity to the daily programming such as modifying therapeutic groups and developing therapeutic activities.

This is a great opportunity to utilize your creativity! The Clinical Specialist also provides support to leadership through virtual oversight of assessments as needed and participates in the residential on-call rotation.

As a part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders of clinical excellence in mental health and substance use services that care about your success.

We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.

• Competitive salary: $60,000 – $70,000 for this full-time, exempt position
• Consistent, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm schedule, with some on-call flexibility (additional stipends are provided for on-call)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
• Supervision for licensure
• Bonus is paid out in three increments: upon successful completion of 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year.

• Education: Master’s in health, psychology or social work from USDOE or CHEA accredited institution
  • Licensed or License-eligible as a LPC, LCSW, LMFT
• 3 years of experience with developmental disabilities and mental health populations preferred
• Experience with crisis prevention and intervention services a plus
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record and current auto insurance
• Proficiency with EHR systems and Microsoft Suite

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Diverse Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!