CLINICIAN I​/II​/III

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is a FLSA non-exempt position in which the incumbent serves as a Clinician at Region Ten on the Assertive Community Treatment team providing community-based treatment for people diagnosed with severe mental illness. The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing self‑care skills training programs concerning individual consumers (health and safety, personal care, activities of daily living, use of community resources).

The incumbent will also assist consumers with medication management; monitor health, nutrition, and physical condition; and provide assistance with personal care, ADLs, and use of community resources. He/she is expected to attend team meetings, other professional meetings, and represent the program to the community as needed. Functions as a clinical member of the multi‑disciplinary team and provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services.

The incumbent reports to the Program Manager, Nelson County for the assignment of work tasks, scheduling, and overall supervision of job performance. He/she is expected to perform duties as specified and according to the policies of Region Ten Community Services Board, as well as those of Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.

Major job duties include: individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, skill‑building, care coordination, consumer advocacy, assessment, and treatment planning. Starting hourly rates are listed below. All compensation is negotiable. This is a full‑time benefited position M-F 8:30am-5:00pm. On-call shifts available for additional compensation.

• Bachelor’ s degree, QMHP
• Master’s degree in license eligible field but not yet license eligible as defined by Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS)
• Master’s in non‑license eligible field
• PH. D in non‑licensure eligible field
• Other non‑related degrees

• Master’s degree and license eligible according the DHP definition:
• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, substance abuse, or marriage and family therapy from an accredited college or university
• Education verified by an official transcript with conferral date
• Evidence you have had an intern or practicum of at least 500 hours of experience with persons who have a mental illness. (Verification of Internship/Practicum for QMHP form)
• Is under the direct personal supervision of a person licensed under Virginia law, who is working towards licensure, and who is in compliance with the appropriate Virginia licensing board may perform the functions of the LMHP for purposes of Medicaid reimbursement. The Board of Health Professions refers to masters prepared individuals in Counseling and Psychology as “Resident”. The Board of Health Professions refers to masters prepared individuals in social work as “Supervisee”.
  
  For purposes of Medicaid reimbursement, these persons shall use LMHP‑E after their signatures to indicate this status. Additionally, a person who can register within six months of hire. In this case, a newly hired clinician’s continued employment is contingent on meeting the definition above within 6 months of hire.

• Licensed clinicians as one of the following:
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Clinical Psychologists

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required; a Master’s Degree in a related human services field is preferred.

• Relevant experience in a human service field is preferred.

• To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver’s License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the…