Senior Clinician (Assertive Community Treatment - ACT) (re-ad 26-00219)

Chesterfield County, VA•Chesterfield, VA

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About The Position

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Provides direct clinical services in the community to individuals with serious mental illness diagnoses to include symptom management, counseling, psychoeducation, crisis intervention, and support with daily living skills; Works with individuals to support recovery and community integration; Sets and pursues person-centered goals; develops a support system; navigates systems such as Social Security and Medicaid; accesses housing, employment, education, etc.; Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support a shared caseload; Participates in daily team meetings to coordinate client care across disciplines; Stays up to date with current and new research and best practices in mental health treatment; Maintains documentation and compliance: provides services in compliance with ACT fidelity standards; completes daily progress notes and treatment plan reviews; Conducts comprehensive assessments to identify mental status, strengths, substance use, functional abilities, and needs to inform service delivery goals; Collaborates with the individuals served, their support network, and the treatment team to develop person-centered treatment plans and sets recovery goals; and Performs other work as required. This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience. PLEASE NOTE: Position open until filled (first review to begin October 27, 2025). Previous applicants do not need to re-apply. Applications will remain under consideration until position is filled.

Requirements

Master's degree in human services or related field; three years of experience related to assigned program; or equivalent combination of training and experience
Considerable knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts of normal and abnormal human behavior, personality development, family and group dynamics
Considerable knowledge of and an ability to apply a variety of psychotherapeutic treatment techniques/modalities
Adherence to basic ethics appropriate for a professional helping relationship
Knowledge of mental health diagnoses, assessment, and/or psychological and educational testing
Some knowledge of consultation program
Considerable knowledge of psychosocial history development
Very good interviewing and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
Computer proficiency skills
Working knowledge of electronic health record systems
Demonstrated ability to lead others
Current valid driver's license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out of state driving records must be obtained by the applicant and presented at time of interview. Record must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing treatment to adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses on an ACT team preferred
Experience evaluating programs through data gathering and analysis preferred
Specialized experience providing services related to one or more of the following areas: housing, employment, substance use preferred
Licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred
Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities, and the principles of recovery-oriented care preferred
Ability to navigate community resources to support clients' recovery and independence preferred

Responsibilities

Provides direct clinical services in the community to individuals with serious mental illness diagnoses to include symptom management, counseling, psychoeducation, crisis intervention, and support with daily living skills
Works with individuals to support recovery and community integration
Sets and pursues person-centered goals
Develops a support system
Navigates systems such as Social Security and Medicaid
Accesses housing, employment, education, etc.
Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support a shared caseload
Participates in daily team meetings to coordinate client care across disciplines
Stays up to date with current and new research and best practices in mental health treatment
Maintains documentation and compliance: provides services in compliance with ACT fidelity standards
Completes daily progress notes and treatment plan reviews
Conducts comprehensive assessments to identify mental status, strengths, substance use, functional abilities, and needs to inform service delivery goals
Collaborates with the individuals served, their support network, and the treatment team to develop person-centered treatment plans and sets recovery goals
Performs other work as required