Emergency Services Clinician - LMHP or LMHP-E

Horizon Behavioral Heal•Lynchburg, VA

7d•$51,448 - $91,371•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Services Clinician (LMHP or 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.
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.
Ability to complete all Emergency Services and Pre-Screener Training modules within specified timeframe.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

LPC LCSW or LMFT preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to requests for crisis intervention services.
Provide limited term crisis intervention information and referral to community resources.
Perform pre-admission screening for inpatient psychiatric and substance abuse treatment.
Develop working relationships with area hospitals, schools, social services, law enforcement and other community partners.
Provide consultation, support, and education to community partners.