School Based Clinician LMHP/LMHP-E - TREE Grant

Horizon Behavioral Heal•Amherst, VA

4d•$5,000•Onsite

About The Position

The School-Based Clinician, licensed or resident in counseling, will assess the needs of individuals referred to the program and use the information obtained to develop and implement appropriate treatment approaches and counseling support services. These services include developing individual treatment plans, conducting assessments, providing counseling services, and educating individuals on available community resources. This position is a grant based position and may come to an end with the ending of grant funding.

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. (Re: 54.1-3500 of the Code of Virginia).
No experience required.
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.
New hires will be expected to apply for clinical supervision and residency within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of community mental health and public health in order to provide advocacy and enhance an individual’s treatment and access to community resources.
Knowledge of nursing best practices.
Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, physical health, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse.
Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holiday, etc.) as required.
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 clients at other locations.
Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites.

Responsibilities

Assess the needs of individuals referred to the program.
Develop and implement appropriate treatment approaches and counseling support services.
Develop individual treatment plans.
Conduct assessments.
Provide counseling services.
Educate individuals on available community resources.