Clinician LMHP/LMHP-E - Emergency Services

Horizon Behavioral Health • Lynchburg, VA

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About The Position

The Emergency Services Clinician (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Resident) LMHP/LMHP-E will respond to requests from the agency and the community for crisis intervention services, to include limited-term crisis Intervention information and referral to community resources. and/or pre-admission screening for inpatient psychiatric and substance abuse treatment. This position will also develop working relationships with area hospitals, schools, social services, law enforcement and other community partners; by actively providing consultation, support and education.

Requirements

• Master's Degree from a program that prepares individuals to practice counseling (60-hr Master's Program), which is offered by a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency. (Re: 54.1-3500 of the Code of Virginia)
• No experience is required.
• Related credentials: Resident in Professional Counseling, Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, Resident in Licensed Marriage, Family Therapy, Resident in Substance Abuse Treatment, or eligibility to apply for residency.
• Note: New hires will be expected to apply for clinical supervision and residency within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices to include but not limited to; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); emergency interventions; family, group, and individual therapies;, psychosocial education; risk assessments; sex offender treatment; substance abuse interventions; etc.
• Knowledge of community mental health and public health in order to provide advocacy and enhance an individual’s treatment and access to community resources.
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse
• Knowledge of psychiatric/medical medications/treatments.
• Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver’s license.
• May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients, provide services to client @other locations.
• Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites
• Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the adults in an outpatient setting is preferred.

Benefits

• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays.
• Stay active with Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community through the year.
• Horizon’s clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment, and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs.
• If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees