Title: TREE Grant Clinician
Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
Status: Full-Time 37.5 hours/week
Pay: To be discussed with Bryant Staffing Solutions Recruiter
Visa Sponsorship: Not supported
***This is a grant based position that will end with the ending of the grant.***

***This organization is part of the Community Services Board (CSB), which supports public behavioral healthcare in Virginia.***:
Summary:
The TREE Grant Clinician - LMHP or LMHP-E, licensed counselor or resident in counseling, will assess the needs of adolescents and transitional-aged youth who have a substance use and/or substance use and mental health disorder, use information obtained to develop and implement appropriate treatment approaches and support services, and provide support to the individual through individual, family, and group counseling.
Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Master’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, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.

• 1 year of relevant program-specific work experience.

Related Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• At least one year of experience providing services (e.g., assessment, supportive level counseling, linkage and referral to resources) to the adolescents and transitional aged youth. Familiarity with the culture and language of adolescents and transitional-aged youth as evidenced by annual cultural competency training.

• Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships.

• Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among co-workers 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.

• Knowledge of evidenced 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 abuse 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.

• Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques.

• Ability to communicate effectively in order to facilitate treatment and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• Ability to perform clinical interviews in order to obtain information and to formulate appropriate

• treatment plans.

• Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holiday, etc.) as required.

• Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver’s license. May be called upon to travel to any worksite; transport clients, provide services to client at other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and meetings may require travel to a variety of sites;

• 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.

Benefits:

• Retirement Plans:: Participate in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), with a 403(b) plan with a 5% employer match and an optional 457 plan.

• Health & Insurance:: Full coverage for health, dental, vision, and life insurance, with additional options for disability and critical illness coverage.

• Loan Repayment & Education:: Eligible for NHSC/HRSA, PSLF, and BHLRP loan repayment programs.

• Generous Paid Time Off:: 25 days of PTO (14 vacation days, 9 sick days), plus 11 paid holidays.

• Additional Perks:: Discounts with Verizon (15%), YMCA (20%), ADP, and Life Mart