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General Statement of Duties
Provides a variety of treatment and/or prevention services to clients with a wide range of psychiatric, emotional, relational, substance abuse or social problems; may provide consultation and education services to specific populations; does related work as required.
Position is responsible for providing a wide range of clinical services to clients in a community mental health setting located at the East End Office. Job duties include evaluation and assessment procedures, along with conducting various individual, family and group counseling sessions. The applicant should have well developed skills to effectively manage a diverse client caseload, be an effective communicator, and have sufficient written and computer skills to complete detailed authoritative clinical records and professional communications. Additionally, extensive knowledge about and experience working with substance abuse problems and related mental health difficulties is required. Job duties usually require evening work. |
Considerable knowledge of principles of community mental health and/or developmental disabilities and/or substance abuse; 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; demonstrated ability to act with good judgment.
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
Must hold or be qualified to work toward licensure or accreditation for the appropriate discipline.
LPC or LCSW is required. Co-occurring experience in mental health and substance abuse strongly preferred. Valid Virginia driver's license required. TB Screening and Child Protective Services Record Check required, upon hire.
Must hold or be qualified to work toward licensure or accreditation for the appropriate discipline.
Position part of a Career Development Program that allows employee to advance within position. Expected salary is lower to mid-range of the posted salary scale. | ||
Minimum Requirements
Possession of a two (2)-year master's degree in clinical social work, psychology or a directly related field plus one (1) year of experience in a mental health setting [for a one-year degree, one(1) additional year of experience or an internship is required to replace the second year of formal training]; OR, a bachelor's degree in related field plus four (4) years of experience in a community mental health setting; OR, any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Background Check Disclosure
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
- State Police Criminal History Investigation
- Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)