Licensed Clinical Lead

UHS•Norfolk, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providing acute, residential, and Partial Hospitalization treatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns. The hospital provides high quality care to children, adolescents and their families using quality, evidence-based practice treatments. Founded in 1986, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a 106-bed hospital facility accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). The Licensed Clinical Lead provides quality psychotherapeutic and discharge planning services to all patient populations and their families; provides assessment, group treatment, family work, and discharge planning; serves as a member of interdisciplinary team supporting the organization’s treatment program and philosophy.

Requirements

MA or MS level, Unrestricted and active license in social work (LCSW) or license in clinical mental health counseling (LPC) who is currently licensed in the state facility is located (VA) preferred.
Minimum of five years’ clinical experience in the delivery of mental health treatment of children and/or adolescents.
Must possess knowledge of milieu management, group dynamics, individual and family treatment, biological aspects of psychological illness; demonstrated leadership ability and skills.
Must be physically capable of providing direct total physical care to unpredictable, potentially violent, mentally ill patients as necessary. This includes lifting, Kneeling, supporting, running toward or away from areas where problems are occurring and pushing and pulling equipment, such as wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.
Must possess physical ability to assist in restraining resident under such circumstances. This includes having the ability to kneel, squat, and stand for extended periods of time.
Must possess the ability to perform CPR.
Must possess visual and audio skills to complete job duties.
Must possess valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Clinical conduct and liaison for admissions to the Residential Care and Partial Hospitalization Program.
Provides clinical refreshers and training to Mental Health Technicians and the nursing department.
Supports Director of Clinical Operations and PHP Manager with tracking documentation completion/timeliness and auditing charts/compliance.
Overall support of the clinical departments for inpatient care and PHP.
Implements curricula for residents/patients on assigned programs (RTC, acute, and PHP).
Deliver therapy to residents/patients on assigned programs as needed.
Assists with case management services.
Provides structure and support for acute, residential and partial hospitalization programs.
Maintains code of employer/employee relations.
Ensures Service Excellence delivery.