REQ# 79000061
POSITION CONTROL: CLINICIAN II/III
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a FLSA non-exempt position in which the incumbent assists with the provision of counseling services for the Wellness Recovery Center. They are responsible for providing counseling and rehabilitation services to individuals with mental health, intellectual disability, or substance use problems that are in crisis. Incumbent will be responsible for evaluation, assessment, developing treatment plans, counseling interventions, stabilization, and discharge assessments.
The incumbent will report to the Director III and/or Program Manager II of Region Ten’s Wellness Recovery Center. They will be expected to work independently under standard practices of care and refer questionable or unusual situations to their supervisor. In fulfilling the expectations of this position, they perform in accordance with applicable policies and professional ethics of Region Ten and the counseling position with applicable professional ethics and established Region Ten policies.
The Clinician is part of the Wellness Recovery Center Clinical Group, which is responsible for the psychosocial rehabilitation and determination of course of treatment for the consumers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
- Masters Degree in social work or counseling (required)
EXPERIENCE:
- 1-2 years of relevant mental health experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
- LCSW, LPC, or LCP (preferred)
- Eligible to seek licensure for LPC or LCSW through the Virginia Department of Health Professions and do so within 6 months of date of hire (required)
- 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 Department of Motor Vehicles are required. For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must
be provided.
KSAS
Knowledge of: crisis intervention; crisis management, suicidality, psychiatric emergencies; substance abuse emergencies; resources available in the Region Ten area; side effect of psychotropic medications; general principles of record documentation; the service planning process and major components of a service plan, state psychiatric admission procedures; Virginia code concerning civil commitment procedures; aggressive behavior management; universal precautions for contagious diseases; rules and regulations for the licensure of outpatient facilities; DBDHS client service management guidelines; state standards; local policies and procedures. Computer knowledge required in Word and Excel.
Skills in: individual and group counseling, assessment, interviewing, triage, crisis management, crisis counseling, responding to clients empathetically while maintaining clinical objectivity, utilizing resources in area; working with the legal system; assessing medical needs; determining client suicidal/homicidal behavior; assessment and counseling clients with substance use issues; public relations.
Abilities to: provide 24-hour emergency services; relate to and get along with people, exercise sound clinical initiative and judgment; motivate staff; make independent decisions; work under stress; problem solve; work on several tasks simultaneously; respond quickly to crisis situations; comply with program and agency protocols.
HOURLY SALARY RANGE:
GRADE 10- CLINICIAN II: $25.00 - $34.68 per hour
GRADE 11- CLINICIAN III: $27.40 - 38.15 per hour
SCHEDULE: 40 hours weekly; flexible schedule
POSITION LOCATION: 504 Old Lynchburg Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22903
