Senior Clinician (Assertive Community Treatment)

Chesterfield County • Chesterfield, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Clinician to join their dynamic, interdisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. This team provides intensive, community-based services to individuals with serious mental illness diagnoses. The role involves direct clinical services in the community, supporting recovery and community integration, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and maintaining documentation and compliance with ACT fidelity standards.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in human services or related field.
• Three years of experience related to assigned program.
• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

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 set recovery goals.
• Performs other work as required.

Benefits

• Career Development Plan (CDP) with career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior