What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinician, Forensic Services position at Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare?
Do you want to be part of a drug and alcohol treatment program that gives inmates more options?
BRBH is seeking a Substance Abuse Clinician in Alpha Jail Services to provide group counseling to women or men participating in a recovery program located in the local jails. The Clinician spends 20 hours per week in the jails.
A typical day includes providing direct group counseling to 10-12 incarcerated women. Residential inmates spend 120 days in the program while incarcerated, followed by another 24 weeks of outpatient treatment after they are released.
What we are looking for:
The successful candidate will have knowledge of counseling and the criminal justice system, be comfortable working independently in a controlled environment, and be a team player.
Why work at BRBH?
- Reduce Recidivism: In this job you spend the majority of your day helping incarcerated women learn skills they can use to reduce additional incarcerations.
- Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy - 21 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day, plus 10 paid holidays.
- We offer great benefits, including VRS (Virginia Retirement System)! Click here for more information: http://www.brbh.org/employee-benefits/
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in human service field
- Experience: One year clinical experience working with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
- Knowledge: A working knowledge of the criminal justice system is a plus.
- Eligible for certification: Candidates must be CSAC or eligible to become a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) within two years of hire.
- Background Checks: Candidates must be able to pass background checks including those required by the local jails.
- Safe driving record: This position requires transporting clients and driving agency vehicles. Candidates must have a good driving record, which is defined as no more than two moving violations in the last three years and no criminal moving violations in the last five years.
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) is one of forty Community Services Boards established under the Code of Virginia to provide comprehensive services for individuals who have mental health disorders, developmental disability, or substance use disorders. BRBH provides multiple programs and services throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 400 employees working to provide quality care to our clients. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. BRBH maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.
