Clinician LMHP or LMHP-E Community Crisis Response

Horizon Behavioral Heal • Lynchburg, VA

1d • $46,349 - $82,805

About The Position

The Clinician LMHP or LMHP-E works with the Community Crisis Response Program, providing direct treatment to youth and adults experiencing acute mental health crises. The goal of crisis response services is to stabilize individuals in their natural environments and avert psychiatric hospitalization. The clinician provides assessment, safety planning, crisis intervention, and care coordination, working either in the office or in the community. The position is full-time at 37.5 hours per week. Shifts are either Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday. Mobile crisis response clinicians receive an additional 10% stipend.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a counseling program of at least 60 hours offered by a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency, as described under §54.1-3500 of the Code of Virginia.
• No prior experience required.
• Must be a Resident in Professional Counseling, Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, Resident in Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy, Resident in Substance Abuse Treatment, or eligible to apply for residency.
• New hires are expected to apply for clinical supervision and residency within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of clinical supervision requirements and techniques.
• Knowledge of community mental health and public health, including advocacy and access to community resources.
• Knowledge of principles, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse.
• Knowledge of customer and personal service principles, including assessing needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques.
• Effective communication skills, including communicating clinical findings and working as part of a team.
• Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relationships with coworkers and community representatives.
• Ability to respond positively and professionally to changes in the work environment.
• Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation and physical skills techniques.
• Ability to drive and a valid driver’s license.
• Willingness and availability to work modified schedules, including weekends and holidays, as required.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure during security incidents.
• Proactive approach and professional, enthusiastic, and positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed applicant preferred: LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, safety planning, crisis intervention, and care coordination to youth and adults experiencing acute mental health crises.
• Deliver crisis response services in individuals’ natural environments to help stabilize them and avert psychiatric hospitalization.
• Work in the office or in the community.
• Communicate clinical findings to internal and external audiences and relay information to support teamwork.
• Advocate for individuals and support access to community resources.
• Travel to Horizon worksites as needed, including to transport clients or provide services at other locations.
• Attend trainings and Horizon meetings, which may require travel to Horizon sites.
• Participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation and physical techniques for use with consumers as needed.

Benefits

• Full benefits, including participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
• Life, health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Generous annual leave, separate sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Annual wellness programs.
• Clinical sites are approved for NHSC/HRSA clinical student loan repayment and qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs.
• Discounts at some local universities for continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level