Clinician-LMHP/LMHP-E - School-Based - $5000 Hiring Bonus NEW

Horizon Behavioral Heal•Lynchburg, VA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The School-Based Clinician, licensed or resident in counseling, will assess the needs of individuals referred to the program and use the information obtained to develop and implement appropriate treatment approaches and counseling support services. These services include developing individual treatment plans, conducting assessments, providing counseling, and educating individuals on available community resources.

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 required.
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.
New hires will be expected to apply for clinical supervision and residency within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices, including, 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 is required 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.
Knowledge of trauma-focused care and military cultural competence.
Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships.
Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among co-workers and representatives in the community.
Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement appropriate treatment approaches and counseling support services.
Develop individual treatment plans.
Conduct assessments.
Provide counseling.
Educate individuals on available community resources.
Record data and complete documentation within established expectations and by communicated deadlines.
Respond effectively to changes in the work environment positively and professionally.
Work in and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques.
Communicate effectively to facilitate treatment and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Perform clinical interviews to obtain information and formulate appropriate treatment plans.