Clinician - Court-Based Treatment & Diversion

New River Valley Community Services • Blacksburg, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Court Based Treatment and Diversion is seeking a Clinician! The Clinician
provides clinical, assessment, treatment planning and consultation services for
individuals with mental illness, including those with co-occurring substance use
and/or developmental disabilities. Works on site at the General District Court
to assist the Court by providing assessment at or prior to the time of
arraignment and treatment recommendations. Develops and maintains working
relationships with individuals served, families and/or caregivers, other NRVCS
programs, and other community agencies and resources as needed to ensure quality
services. Provides all services with the intention of helping divert individuals
to appropriate community treatment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or other licensed- eligible human services field is required.
• State of Virginia License in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy is preferred.
• License eligibility is required if not fully licensed and registration with the appropriate Board is required within three months of hire.
• At least one year of clinical experience working with individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, developmental and/or intellectual disabilities is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• State of Virginia License in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy is preferred.
• Experience working with court or criminal justice programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical, assessment, treatment planning and consultation services
• Works on site at the General District Court to assist the Court by providing assessment at or prior to the time of arraignment and treatment recommendations.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with individuals served, families and/or caregivers, other NRVCS programs, and other community agencies and resources as needed to ensure quality services.
• Provides all services with the intention of helping divert individuals to appropriate community treatment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees