Behavioral Health Docket Therapist - 333439

Piedmont Community Services • Stuart, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This part-time position works in close collaboration with the Patrick County Behavioral Health Docket team. The Therapist is responsible for supporting participants of the Behavioral Health Docket by assisting individuals and their families (with consent) in accessing appropriate treatment for mental health and co-occurring diagnoses. The Therapist will work directly with participants to develop, implement, and monitor individualized service plans focused on their behavioral health needs. This role requires maintaining effective working relationships with partnering professionals, exercising sound judgment, demonstrating initiative, and upholding strict confidentiality standards. Frequent court appearances are required. Additional responsibilities include monitoring ongoing service delivery to ensure continuity and quality of care. Salary is commensurate with education and experience as it relates to the position. About Piedmont Community Services/Who We Are Piedmont Community Services (PCS), or officially the Piedmont Regional Community Services Board, is one of 40 community services boards across the Commonwealth of Virginia that provide behavioral health, developmental disability, substance use, crisis, prevention, residential and housing services. We serve the counties of Franklin, Patrick, and Henry, and the City of Martinsville, Virginia. PCS is committed to engaging the community and providing services to improve the quality of life and mental health of individuals seeking our services. Must be willing to consent to background checks, including checks for barrier crimes, and drug screening as part of the application process.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to register for supervision toward licensure.
• A valid driver's license and a safe driving record are required.
• Willing to consent to background checks, including checks for barrier crimes, and drug screening as part of the application process.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure as an LCSW, LCP, LMFT, or LPC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support participants of the Behavioral Health Docket by assisting individuals and their families (with consent) in accessing appropriate treatment for mental health and co-occurring diagnoses.
• Work directly with participants to develop, implement, and monitor individualized service plans focused on their behavioral health needs.
• Maintain effective working relationships with partnering professionals.
• Exercise sound judgment and demonstrate initiative.
• Uphold strict confidentiality standards.
• Make frequent court appearances.
• Monitor ongoing service delivery to ensure continuity and quality of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed