Resident Outpatient Clinician (LPC and/or LMFT)

FIVE18 Family Services Operations Inc.•Lynchburg, VA

3d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

FIVE18 Mental Health 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. Additionally, we offer quality supervision with no time commitment required of you post-licensure, all at no cost to you! At FIVE18, we invest in you. The purpose of this position is to fulfill the mission of FIVE18 Counseling and FIVE18 Family Services by providing professional counseling that facilitates a collaborative process of growth and change with clients. The professional counseling services provided will be guided by professional ethics of the counseling field and by best practice standards, and consistent with the Christian culture of FIVE18 Family Services.

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.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment of conditions found in the DSM-5 TR.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Knowledge of basic computer programs such as: Word Processor, Spreadsheet, Internet, and Database applications
Knowledge of current counseling/therapy techniques and methodologies
Basic technological skills: using computers, fax machines, and telephones
Skilled in assessment, evaluation, application of appropriate therapeutic methods
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to report necessary counseling information in a clear, concise, and complete way
Ability to make informed, objective decisions with integrity
Ability to collaborate effectively with other team members
Graduate degree in the Mental Health Field
Prior to onboarding, the applicant must show board approval as a Licensed Resident in Counseling or Licensed Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, in the English language, with proper etiquette
Normal use and understanding of basic office equipment including the computer and its related software, copiers, and fax machines
Must have the clean and neat appearance of a business professional
Obtain and maintain personal malpractice insurance in compliance with state guidelines
Maintaining active licensure with respective boards including maintaining continued education

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for certifications in various methods of trauma informed care

Responsibilities

Provides outpatient counseling in an office setting to individual, couples, families, and/or group therapy to clients
Ensures that counseling sessions begin and end on time
Completes all required paperwork for client charts and billing in a timely manner
Coordinate services with a multidisciplinary team, including social workers, administrative staff, medical staff, and community agencies
Attend or cooperate with court proceedings and testify in court as needed
Completes all continuing educational requirements to remain in good standing with licensing board
Maintains client confidentiality and other ethical standards outlined by the state licensing board and participates in clinical supervision or consultation as needed
Schedules follow up sessions with clients, takes payments, and issues receipts
Participates in team staff meetings and in FIVE18 all-staff meetings
Participates in required trainings
Work with supervisor to identify annual SMART(er) goals; participate in the quarterly reset using the C-BOS training library.
Meet with clients as scheduled and provide quality counseling and mental health services.
Maintain and monitor their schedules, and provide the number of clinical sessions each week as agreed upon in collaboration with the Senior Director of Mental Health.