Clinician (TANF Project)

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Clinician operates within the Women’s Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services Unit and is funded through the Providing Opportunities for Work and Recovery (POWR) Project. The project seeks to improve employment outcomes for TANF participants and individuals with dependent children whose household income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level and who face barriers related to substance use or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. The role supports these goals by providing treatment services and ensuring compliance with grant requirements. The position provides therapeutic and clinical services to individuals and groups, conducts assessments, develops and updates individualized treatment plans, delivers appropriate interventions, manages caseloads, coordinates care, and maintains clinical documentation. It works with interdisciplinary teams, clients, families, community partners, and service providers to support continuity of care. The role also includes crisis intervention, quality improvement activities, ongoing professional development, and compliance with applicable ethical, licensing, confidentiality, and clinical practice requirements. The position does not typically have formal supervisory authority, though it may provide clinical consultation or informal guidance depending on assignment, qualifications, and experience. Work is typically performed in behavioral health, office, community, or other service environments, with minimal exposure to environmental hazards. The role may involve desk-based work as well as field responsibilities, including independent ambulation, driving, walking short distances, climbing stairs, and carrying essential work items. Employees may be required to participate in crisis intervention and approved behavior management procedures consistent with training, policy, and assigned responsibilities. Richmond Behavioral Health Authority provides reasonable accommodations and appropriate safety and equipment training.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
Appropriate professional licensure, license eligibility, or other credential required for the position and assigned services.
Relevant experience providing behavioral health, mental health, substance use, or other clinical services commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health record or documentation systems.
A valid Virginia driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with agency policy.
Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that demonstrates capacity to perform the essential functions, as permitted by applicable regulatory and licensing standards.
Knowledge of behavioral health systems, clinical interventions, treatment principles, recovery-oriented practices, and professional, ethical, documentation, confidentiality, and clinical compliance standards.
Ability to conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, deliver therapeutic interventions, exercise clinical judgment, maintain documentation, communicate effectively, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, manage caseloads and multiple priorities, and respond appropriately to crises and changing client needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing therapeutic or clinical services in a behavioral health setting.
Experience working with complex clinical needs or specialized populations.
Familiarity with Medicaid, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services requirements, behavioral health regulations, and community-based service systems.
Training or experience in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, crisis response, and other evidence-informed or evidence-based practices.
Experience providing clinical consultation, peer support, mentoring, or staff training.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic and clinical services to individuals and groups in accordance with professional standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
Conduct clinical assessments and develop, implement, monitor, and update individualized treatment plans based on client needs and goals.
Apply appropriate therapeutic interventions, evidence-informed practices, and recovery-oriented approaches to support client progress.
Manage assigned caseloads and coordinate services according to clinical needs, level of care, and program requirements.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation in electronic health records in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and reimbursement requirements.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, clients, families, community partners, and other service providers to support continuity and coordination of care.
Participate in clinical supervision or consultation, team meetings, case reviews, and other activities that support effective clinical practice.
Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, and appropriate referrals or coordination as needed.
Promote trauma-informed, person-centered, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented service delivery.
Participate in quality improvement activities and support the development and implementation of clinical or program initiatives.
Maintain professional competencies and comply with applicable ethical, licensing, confidentiality, and clinical practice requirements.
Provide consultation, guidance, training, or clinical support to colleagues and other staff as appropriate to qualifications and assigned responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.