Resident Clinician (outpatient) FT

FIVE18 Family Services Operations Inc.•Lynchburg, VA

18d

About The Position

FIVE18 Counseling’s Clinical Training is a program designed to prioritize the clinician-in-training. Our goal is to provide training, experience, and supervision tailored to the individual to foster an environment that guides you directly toward your passions. We accomplish this by offering school-based and outpatient-based training opportunities so you can identify what you’re best suited for. Additionally, we offer quality supervision with no time commitment required of you post-licensure, all at no cost to you! Our supervisors receive specific training and meet together to ensure that they provide you with the best service possible. At FIVE18 Counseling, we invest in you. The purpose of this position is to provide professional counseling, primarily to children, adolescents, adults, and/or couples and families in an outpatient setting. As needed, opportunities to provide counseling in a public school-based setting may be available. If counseling services are provided in a public school-based setting, staff will be asked to be available for the full school day and participate in activities as deemed necessary by the School-Based Services Coordinator including but not limited to being an advocate and resource to students, families, and staff and linking to other resources.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment of conditions found in the most recent edition of the DSM..
Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Basic computer programs such as: Word Processor, Spreadsheet, Internet, and Database applications.
Current counseling/therapy techniques and methodologies.
Public school functions and operations.
Skills: Basic technological skills: using computers, fax machines, and telephones.
Skilled in assessment, evaluation, application of appropriate therapeutic methods.
Abilities: To communicate both orally and in writing.
To report necessary counseling information in a clear, concise, and complete way.
To make informed, objective decisions with integrity.
To collaborate effectively with other team members.
Education: Masters in Mental Health Field
Experience: Internship and/or Practicum
Computer Skills: General understanding of Microsoft office suite and Google applications
Certification & Licenses: Prior to onboarding, the applicant must show board approval as a Licensed Resident in Counseling, Licensed Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, or Supervisee in Social Work.
Other Requirements:
Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, in the English language, with proper etiquette.
Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and a reliable means of transportation.
Obtain and maintain personal malpractice insurance in compliance with state guidelines.
Complete process of board approval with the Virginia Board of Counseling (Licensed Resident in Counseling or Licensed Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy or Virginia Board of Social Work (Supervisee in Social Work).
Maintain good standing as indicated by the respective licensing board
Must pass a federal background check.

Responsibilities

Provides individual, group, and family therapy to clients primarily in a school-based setting with some sessions occurring in an outpatient office, as needed and as assigned.
Ensures that counseling sessions begin and end on time
Schedules sessions with clients, takes payments, and issues receipts
Completes all required paperwork for client charts and billing in a timely manner
Develops and implements individualized client-centered treatment plans which are trauma-informed, sensitive to developmental needs and attachment styles, and family inclusive as appropriate
If applicable, collaboratively integrates into the public school setting to include following school policies and procedures, school schedule, and other requests from school administration.
Serves as a liaison between clients, families, public schools (if applicable), departments within FIVE18 Family Services, and various other community agencies and organizations.
Maintains client confidentiality and other ethical standards outlined by the state licensing board and respective Code of Ethics
Complies with all applicable requirements of the VA Board of Counseling/Social Work
Participates in clinical supervision, administrative supervision, or consultation as directed and needed.
Participates in FIVE18 Counseling and FIVE18 Family Services staff meetings.
Flexible to adapt to change including, but not limited to, school schedules (if applicable), FIVE18 schedules, policies and procedures, and worksite location.
Participates in Trauma-Informed Care training and Teaching-Family Model training as directed by the Director of Clinical Training.
Performs all other tasks as assigned
Provides individual, group, and family therapy to clients as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor
Completes all required paperwork for client charts and billing in a timely manner
Coordinate services with a multidisciplinary team, including social workers, house parents, administrative staff, medical staff, and community agencies