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Hanover County, VA

Clinician (CD) - Crisis and Urgent Care

Hanover County, VA, Ashland, Virginia, United States, 23005


Salary:

$63,240.00 - $75,000.00 Annually

Location :

Ashland, VA

Job Type:

Full-time

Job Number:

202400210

Department:

CSB- MH, SUD & Prevention

Opening Date:

09/04/2024

Closing Date:

Continuous

Description

Join our Emergency Services and Same Day Access Team!

Hanover County is seeking the right person to connect with our dynamic and dedicated group of clinicians to provide same day services for area citizens. The role is responsible for supporting individuals and families experiencing acute behavioral health crises or seeking access to ongoing behavioral health supports. This position offers a unique, flexible schedule, with opportunities to engage in quick, effective clinical decision-making, interface with multiple behavioral health partners, and work independently, as well alongside a team of like-minded professionals. Come join a team that strives for the betterment of our community!

Click here to learn more about our team and the community we serve!

General Description:

This is a professional position. The incumbent performs complex tasks to provide direct clinical, mental health and/or substance use disorder services to residents of Hanover County, to include crisis services. These services may be provided in a variety of settings to include an outpatient clinic, in the client's home or in the community.

Organization:

The Clinician position is part of Hanover County's Career Development Program (CD). The Clinician Ladder has four (4) levels: Clinician I, II, III and IV. Incumbents normally report to a Clinical Supervisor and only the clinician III or IV may supervise limited staff or provide licensure supervision.

Essential Functions:

Conducts initial screenings to determine services needs and appropriateness of requested services.Provides initial diagnostic assessments and develops service plans.Provides individual, family and group therapy.Provides outreach, crisis intervention, and pre-admission screenings.Provides treatment planning and case coordination for assigned cases.Completes paperwork, documentation and files as required.Participates in consultation and education activities in the community as assigned.Performs related work as assigned.May work outside of regular business hours

Working Conditions: A. Hazards

May interact with challenging family situations.B. Environment

OfficeFieldC. Physical Effort

MinimalSee Special ConditionsD. Exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of and skills in human behavior change strategies and techniques, crisis intervention theory and techniques, DSM assessment and diagnosis, and various mental health treatment modalities/ethical issues in MH and SUD service delivery, required. Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to work effectively while managing multiple goals and processes, required. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, staff, Board members, and community groups. Computer Literacy required.

Education, Experience and Training:

Master's degree in a degree that leads to a clinical license required with a minimum of six (6) months clinical experience. - OR - Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. Higher levels on the Career Ladder require additional education and experience and require certification as a LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) or LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor).

Special Conditions:

Criminal Background Check, including fingerprintingValid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's LicenseTB testCPS (Child Protective Services) CheckTwelve-month probationary periodScheduled hours to include evenings and weekends as appropriateMust be able to successfully pass CPR/First Aide training as well as behavior management as required by regulation, including but not limited to Title 12 of the Viginia Administrative Code. This training process includes a hands-on, in-person demonstration of first aid and CPR competency, for successful completion. This demonstration requires bending, lifting, and completing activates on the floor.Clinicians who work in the crisis division will work weekends, overnights, holidays, and inclement weather on a rotating basis. These clinicians are deemed essential personnel, with the responsibilities outlined in the Hanover County Human Resources Policy Manual.

Revision Date

:

March 2024

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Hanover County is proud to provide our employees with the following comprehensive benefits package. Hanover provides a benefit package that provides for you in times of need, they offer an ongoing level of financial security, peace-of-mind, and healthy work-life balance. This is part of our goal to make Hanover County an attractive place to work. To see exactly what you will find with our offerings, click the link below:This is an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail. The Pamunkey Regional Jail and Library share some of the County benefits, please visit their website for more details.

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Are you currently licensed in Virginia or under supervision for licensure in Virginia?

YesNo

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Employees of Hanover County CSB are committed to promoting safety, respect, a sense of belonging, and trust with co-workers and the individuals we serve. How do you see yourself contributing to the goal?

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Are you currently or have you been a certified Preadmission Screener?

YesNo

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