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Clinician III School-Based Services
Job Location:
Job Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
19 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
16 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Company Overview:
AtChildSavers we believe that every child deserves a strong start and a hopeful future. As Richmonds oldest nonprofit dedicated exclusively to childrens mental health and trauma recovery we provide access to equitable trauma-informed therapy and prevention services that build resilience and support lifelong well-being. Our team is composed of mission-driven professionals who work every day to empower children and strengthen families throughout Central Virginia.
By joining ChildSavers youll become part of a compassionate collaborative organization that values diversity promotes continuous learning and is committed to making a meaningful impact in our community.
AtChildSavers we believe that every child deserves a strong start and a hopeful future. As Richmonds oldest nonprofit dedicated exclusively to childrens mental health and trauma recovery we provide access to equitable trauma-informed therapy and prevention services that build resilience and support lifelong well-being. Our team is composed of mission-driven professionals who work every day to empower children and strengthen families throughout Central Virginia.
By joining ChildSavers youll become part of a compassionate collaborative organization that values diversity promotes continuous learning and is committed to making a meaningful impact in our community.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a license-eligible or licensed mental health clinician to provide outpatient mental health services through a partnership with Richmond Public Schools with middle school children.
We are seeking a license-eligible or licensed mental health clinician to provide outpatient mental health services through a partnership with Richmond Public Schools with middle school children.
The incumbent must be passionate about caring for our communitys most vulnerable children and continually improving the system which supports their healing and growth. The Clinician I/II position will be a vital support for her/his own clients and will work within a clinical team. This position is an opportunity to affect change in the lives of children while working at a 100-year-old organization dedicated to the highest quality of care. There will be ongoing focus provided to learn effective treatment theories and skills from our team of highly experienced professionals in the field.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Delivery of psychotherapeutic clinical care as well as case management as outlined in DBHDS and DMAS regulations for each service area assignment.
- Development and implementation of Individual Family and Group treatment interventions as applicable.
- Direct therapeutic care of case load and other clinical duties as assigned such as group therapy case collaboration and team coverage. The volume of clinical duties in service of ChildSavers clients will be adjusted as needed to maintain appropriate clinical care for clients stewardship of organization resources and fulfillment of agency mission.
- Maintain compliance with all funding source regulations rules and documentation requirements to ensure timely approval of service.
- Ensure compliance with all local State and Federal regulatory requirements including timely and accurate documentation of services provided for: licensure HIPAA Medicaid Department of Social Services LHRC and other professional standards and funding sources.
- Work under the direction of the relevant Program Supervisor and in close collaboration with the Mental Health Leadership Team.
- Report clinical and other concerns as outlined in policy to your clinical supervisor and/or management team.
- Coordinate and maintain referrals and conduct intake assessments and diagnoses as needed.
- Participates in outreach events for relationship-building with community partners trauma-informed consultation and marketing and education about services.
- Effectively collaborate with colleagues to ensure client care is occurring as specified in policy and procedure.
- Maintain certifications in behavior management training and CPR/FA and perform them. Maintain all applicable credentialing through continuing education and other requirements outlined in code.
- Represent ChildSavers in a positive and professional manner internally and externally as part of the clinical team. Participating in meetings and working with community partners of ChildSavers including Richmond Police Department Richmond Public Schools VCU Health System local Department of Social Services and/or local FAPT teams.
- Adhere to all ChildSavers policies and procedures and complete other tasks as assigned including administrative or macro projects which may be necessary for the success of the program and staff.
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of a masters degree in social work Sociology Psychology or licensure track related human services field with experience working with children from a Trauma Informed Care Perspective. ChildSavers mental health service areas include Outpatient Therapy Crisis Intervention and Trauma Response. Specialized modalities include Art therapy Sand tray therapy Animal-Assisted Play therapy Play therapy (e.g. CCPT) attachment work and CBT.
- Must be license-eligible and qualified as a Supervisee/Resident per the Board of Health Professions to practice in VA.
- Must hold a valid current Commonwealth of VA Drivers License and be insurable to drive a company vehicle.
- Other requirements as assigned by DMAS and/or licensure standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
LCSW LPC or LMFT and experience working with children and adolescents
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
ChildSavers services occur primarily in office-like settings including an ADA-compliant outpatient clinic and public-school settings as well as occasional community visits. The following physical requirements are in place for all staff:
Ability to lift 25 pounds.
- Ability to perform CPR and First Aid at all times.
Benefits:
ChildSavers offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including options for health dental and vision insurance(s) a health savings account access to employer-paid EAP support services a public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) assistance support service (free-of-charge) a retirement plan with tenure-based contribution incentives employer-paid short and long term disability insurances group term life insurance paid time off & 14 paid holidays annually.
ChildSavers offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including options for health dental and vision insurance(s) a health savings account access to employer-paid EAP support services a public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) assistance support service (free-of-charge) a retirement plan with tenure-based contribution incentives employer-paid short and long term disability insurances group term life insurance paid time off & 14 paid holidays annually.
Note:
This job description does not specify or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by employees in this role. Employees must adhere to any other job-related instructions and carry out additional duties assigned by authorized personnel. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and may be reasonably adjusted to accommodate individuals with disabilities. To succeed in this position incumbents should possess the skills aptitudes and abilities necessary to perform each duty effectively. Some requirements may disqualify individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to their own or others health or safety. The listed requirements represent the minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities. This document does not establish an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at-will relationship.
ChildSavers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will be treated without regard to age sex color religion race national origin veteran status sexual orientation gender identification marital or familial status physical or mental disability legal source of income or any other status protected by law.
