Lead Licensed Clinician Outpatient Psychotherapy Team Internal Only

The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking a highly energetic and motivated Lead Licensed Clinician to join our Rapid Access Team. This position plays a key role in providing oversight of clinical operations while delivering high-quality evidence-based services to individuals seeking care.

This incumbent will performdifficult professional work providing direct clinical service to clients involving intake assessing client needs developing treatment plans providing prevention services managing cases providing therapy maintaining records and files preparing reports and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Program Supervisor.

The Lead Licensed Clinician will provide intake and assessment services deliver evidence-based outpatient treatment modalities and serve as a liaison with internal agency programs. Responsibilities include ensuring therapeutic services are delivered effectively and in accordance with agency standards supporting the referral and admissions process coordinating clinical activities providing training instruction and guidance to staff as needed and ensuring timely and accurate completion of all clinical documentation. Work is performed under the general direction of the assigned Program Supervisor.

RBHAs innovative model incorporates concurrent documentation and advanced technology creating an engaging and efficient work environment. The ideal candidate is adaptable team-oriented and comfortable providing services in both office-based and telehealth settings. Join a mission-driven team that makes a meaningful impact in the community supported by a strong commitment to professional growth and development.

Essential Functions

Provides ongoing clinical and administrative supervision to staff providing services to clients.

Oversees the work of staff as assigned; coaches counsels and evaluates staff performance; addresses complaints and resolves problems of staff.

Performs intakes client assessments and diagnostic interviews; conducts mental health assessment and monitors level of functioning.

Observes treatment services facilitated by subordinates to clients and provides clinical feedback.

Monitors and audits clinical and medical records and practices for compliance with regulatory reimbursement and agency standards; reviews documentation for accuracy; reviews and signs paperwork of clinicians as needed.

Facilitates staff meetings in the absence of the supervisor to discuss client concerns or changes and clinical practice; consults with teams in the planning and development of treatment and discharge plans.

Serves as a representative at interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and clinical staffings/case consultations; attends other meetings as required.

Develops ongoing clinical trainings to meet the needs of the team

Monitors client compliance with discharge plans.

Represents clients and Authority in court and legal proceedings.

Prepares various reports and case related correspondence.

Attends professional conferences and trainings as required.

Supervises student interns as directed.