Clinical Coordinator

Horizon Behavioral Heal•Lynchburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The FEP (First Episode of Psychosis) Team Clinical Coordinator, a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP), works in conjunction with the FEP Program Manager to lead the Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) multidisciplinary team serving individuals experiencing first-episode psychosis. The coordinator provides leadership and assesses, develops, coordinates, and provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services. The position directs the FEP team’s day-to-day clinical operations, including managing clinicians, overseeing program budgeting, reviewing documentation, and providing licensed clinical supervision to appropriate staff.

Requirements

Master’s degree from a counseling-preparation program of at least 60 hours, offered by a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency, as specified under §54.1-3500 of the Code of Virginia.
Two years of post-licensure clinical experience.
One year of supervisory experience, preferably in a mental health setting.
LCSW, LPC, or LMFT licensure.
Knowledge of and adherence to professional ethical standards, agency policies and procedures, and licensure regulations related to services provided.
Ability to maintain effective counseling relationships and monitor client progress through therapy.
Ability to supervise employees and provide training when needed.
Effective oral communication, in person and by telephone, and written communication skills, including preparing written documents.
Ability to maintain a consistent and dependable work schedule.
Ability to travel to meetings, campuses, counseling sites, and other work locations.
Ability to respond appropriately and promptly to emergencies.
Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment.
Knowledge and ability to provide clinical supervision to QMHP-Es, interns, and/or LMHP-Es.
Willingness and availability to work modified schedules, including weekends and holidays, as required.
Ability to drive and possession of a valid driver’s license.
Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation and physical skills techniques.

Responsibilities

Lead the Coordinated Specialty Care multidisciplinary team in conjunction with the FEP Program Manager.
Assess, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to individuals experiencing first-episode psychosis.
Direct the FEP team’s day-to-day clinical operations.
Manage a team of clinicians and oversee program budgeting.
Review documentation.
Provide licensed clinical supervision to appropriate staff, including QMHP-Es, interns, and/or LMHP-Es.
Form and maintain effective counseling relationships, monitor clients’ progress in therapy, and terminate therapeutic relationships appropriately.
Supervise employees and provide direct training when needed.
Respond to emergency situations in a timely and appropriate manner.
Travel to meetings, other campuses, counseling sites, and other Horizon worksites; transport clients and provide services at other locations as needed.
Attend trainings and Horizon meetings, which may require travel to different Horizon sites.
Participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation and physical skills techniques for use with consumers as needed.

Benefits

Full-time benefits
Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Life insurance options
Health insurance options
Dental insurance options
Vision insurance options
Generous annual leave
Separate sick leave
Paid holidays
Annual wellness programs
Clinical sites approved for NHSC/HRSA clinical student loan repayment
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs
Discounts at some local universities for continuing education