Program Manager LMHP - Community Crisis Response Team
Program Manager LMHP - Community Crisis Response Team
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Job Description
Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Lynchburg VA 24501
Position Summary
The Program Manager for the Community Crisis Response Team oversees the service delivery for mobile crisis response services mental health co-responders (working with law enforcement) and Rapid Follow-up teams.
Required Education and Experience
- Masters Degree from a program that prepares individuals to practice counseling (60-hr Masters Program) which is offered by a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency. (Re: 54.1-3500 of the Code of Virginia)
- Four years of relevant clinical experience providing crisis or emergency MH services including at least 2 years of experience working in crisis level programs and experience. Experience as a Certified Pre-admission Screening Clinician preferred.
- 2 years of supervisory experience in emergency services or other crisis-level programs in a mental health setting.
- Prefer Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Certified Prescreener Clinician (or ability to obtain within four months from hire date)
Related Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of behavior modification; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); emergency interventions; family group and individual therapies; psychosocial education; risk assessments; sex offender treatment; substance abuse interventions; etc.; Strong clinical skills and experience demonstrating competence in problem-solving critical thinking collaboration and clinical competencies in providing education and training to staff members; Knowledge of clinical supervision requirements and techniques; Knowledge of community mental health and public health in order to provide advocacy and enhance an individuals treatment and access to community resources; Knowledge of the principles procedures techniques trends and literature related to mental health intellectual disabilities and substance abuse; Knowledge of psychiatric/medical medications/treatments. Ability to effectively manage employee performance communicate expectations and objectively rate performance of assigned employees; Ability to address performance concerns in a constructive manner.
Ability to drive and must possess a valid drivers license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients provide services to client at other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites; Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training including both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed; Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends holidays etc.) as required.
THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY
Were proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia while several options exist for life health dental and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizons annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community throughout the year. Horizons clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA-approved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs. If you are interested in continuing your education working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.
To Apply Please visit our online career center at Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
