Horizon Behavioral Health
School-Based Clinician - LMHP (Amherst and Bedford, VA)
Horizon Behavioral Health, Lynchburg, Virginia, us, 24513
Hours : 37.5 per week
Location : Amherst VA, 24521 and Bedford VA, 24523
Position Summary
The School-Based Licensed Clinician will assess the needs of individuals referred to the program and use 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.
Required Education and Experience for Clinician - LMHP; Licensed CounselorMaster's degree from an accredited college/university in an applicable human services field and licensure in the State of Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.Two (2) to four (4) years of residency.Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of evidence-based practices to include but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); emergency interventions; family, group, and individual therapies; psychosocial education; risk assessments; sex offender treatment; substance use interventions, etc.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 the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse.Knowledge of psychiatric/medical medications/treatments.+Knowledge of trauma-focused care and military cultural competence.Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships.Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among coworkers and representatives in the community.Ability to record data and complete documentation within established expectations and by communicated deadlines.Ability to respond effectively to changes in the work environment in a positive and professional manner.Ability to work in and contribute to a collaborative team environment.Analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques.Communicate effectively in order to facilitate treatment and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team.Perform clinical interviews in order to obtain information and to formulate appropriate treatment plans.Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, 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.Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed.
HORIZON ENVIRONMENT
Horizon Behavioral Health Community Services Board (CSB) is located in the beautiful heart of Central Virginia. Whether your passions be hiking the Appalachian Trails, kayaking the James River Blueways, or a Sunday drive along the world-famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Lynchburg Virginia offers small-town southern charm with an active culture of music festivals, outdoor activities, world-class performing arts and a revitalized downtown that placed it at the top of the list by Reviews.org as the 2019 best place for millennials to move. Horizon is also the proud recipient of Living in Lynchburg's 2021 Giving Back Award, Best of Lynchburg for Counseling Services for multiple consecutive years, and again named Best Place to Work by Lynchburg Business Magazine in 2023!
THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY
We're proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizon's annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community through the year. Horizon's clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs. If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.
To Apply - Please visit our online career center at
https://www.horizonbh.org/careers/
Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Location : Amherst VA, 24521 and Bedford VA, 24523
Position Summary
The School-Based Licensed Clinician will assess the needs of individuals referred to the program and use 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.
Required Education and Experience for Clinician - LMHP; Licensed CounselorMaster's degree from an accredited college/university in an applicable human services field and licensure in the State of Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.Two (2) to four (4) years of residency.Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of evidence-based practices to include but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); emergency interventions; family, group, and individual therapies; psychosocial education; risk assessments; sex offender treatment; substance use interventions, etc.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 the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse.Knowledge of psychiatric/medical medications/treatments.+Knowledge of trauma-focused care and military cultural competence.Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships.Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among coworkers and representatives in the community.Ability to record data and complete documentation within established expectations and by communicated deadlines.Ability to respond effectively to changes in the work environment in a positive and professional manner.Ability to work in and contribute to a collaborative team environment.Analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques.Communicate effectively in order to facilitate treatment and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team.Perform clinical interviews in order to obtain information and to formulate appropriate treatment plans.Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, 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.Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed.
HORIZON ENVIRONMENT
Horizon Behavioral Health Community Services Board (CSB) is located in the beautiful heart of Central Virginia. Whether your passions be hiking the Appalachian Trails, kayaking the James River Blueways, or a Sunday drive along the world-famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Lynchburg Virginia offers small-town southern charm with an active culture of music festivals, outdoor activities, world-class performing arts and a revitalized downtown that placed it at the top of the list by Reviews.org as the 2019 best place for millennials to move. Horizon is also the proud recipient of Living in Lynchburg's 2021 Giving Back Award, Best of Lynchburg for Counseling Services for multiple consecutive years, and again named Best Place to Work by Lynchburg Business Magazine in 2023!
THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY
We're proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizon's annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community through the year. Horizon's clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs. If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.
To Apply - Please visit our online career center at
https://www.horizonbh.org/careers/
Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).