Clinician-Licensed-SUD

Hours: full-time 37.5 hours per week

Location: Lynchburg VA 24501

Compensation dependent on experience

Position Summary

The Clinician LMHP-E/LMHPprovides assessment counseling and care coordination for individuals with substance use and co-occurring needs served through the Appomattox County SUD grant. This role delivers evidence-based treatment ensures timely documentation collaborates with a multidisciplinary team and maintains all required training and competencies.

Based in Appomattox County the position also involves building and sustaining stakeholder relationships with referral sources. Depending on licensure and agency needs responsibilities may include clinical supervision of residents and/or QMHP-T staff while supporting flexible scheduling to meet client demand.

A valid Virginia drivers license and adherence to agency standards of ethics customer service and teamwork are required.

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)

Related Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and adherence to existing professional ethical standards
• Knowledge and ability to provide evidence-based group/individual therapy
• Knowledge of and ability to complete psychiatrically based assessments
• Ability to form and maintain effective counseling relationships with clients to monitor client movement in the therapy process and terminate the therapeutic relationship in appropriate ways.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally both in person and by telephone
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and to prepare written documents
• Ability to maintain a consistent and dependable work schedule
• Ability to travel to meetings other campuses and counseling sites
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely and appropriate manner
• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment
• Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends holidays etc.) as required.
• Ability to drive and must possess a valid drivers license. May be called upon to travel to any

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 sites 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).

This is a grant-funded position for 3 years.