What are the responsibilities and job description for the License Eligble Therapist I, Crisis Stabilization (LCSW or LPC) position at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board?
Therapist I, Crisis Stabilization
Annual Salary: $51,253.02
Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Join our dynamic team at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Full-Time License Eligble Therapist specializing in Crisis Stabilization. This position is an exciting opportunity for License Eligible LPC and LCSW professionals to make a significant impact in a supportive and empathetic environment. You will work onsite in Hampton, VA, allowing for direct interaction with clients and a collaborative team atmosphere. The role offers a competitive salary of $51,253.02, reflecting our commitment to excellence and service. By joining us, you will not only fulfill your professional aspirations but also engage in meaningful work that prioritizes safety and integrity in mental health care.
You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Don't miss your chance to contribute to a premier provider of community services while enjoying a healthy work-life balance in a flexible workplace culture. Apply today!
Hello, we're Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board
Since 1971, Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality, essential, and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with a mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.
What it's like to be a Therapist I (LPC, LCSW) aT Crisis Stabilization
As a Full-Time Licensed Eligible Therapist at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you will manage a diverse caseload of managed care clients facing mental illness and co-occurring substance-related disorders in an outpatient setting. This role involves conducting initial assessments, applying complex theoretical approaches to individual, group, and family therapy, and making informed treatment recommendations. You will provide care within our Regional Crisis Stabilization Unit (RCSU), an 11-bed facility designed for 24-hour residential crisis stabilization, addressing immediate psychiatric crises with a multidisciplinary approach. Your responsibilities include planning therapeutic programs for clients, monitoring their progress, and offering a variety of support services, including educational sessions and peer recovery services. Additionally, you will supervise and mentor other staff, ensuring a comprehensive approach to client care while maintaining up-to-date records and preparing diagnostic reports.
This position is vital to delivering high-quality service in a supportive and engaging environment, where both client and staff well-being is prioritized.
Does this sound like you?
To be successful as a Full-Time License Eligible Therapist at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, candidates must possess Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling and a minimum of one year of clinical experience in therapeutic counseling, crisis intervention, and case management functions. Strong decision-making skills are essential as you'll apply complex theoretical approaches to diverse therapeutic scenarios, including individual, group, and family therapy. Proficiency in using various healthcare software tools for record-keeping and documentation is required. Additionally, candidates must be eligible or approved for Managed Care Organization (MCO) credentialing, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Effective communication and collaboration skills are critical, as you will work with a multidisciplinary team and consult with other professionals both within and outside the agency. A proactive approach to crisis management and the ability to develop tailored therapeutic programs will enhance your effectiveness in this vital role.
Knowledge and skills required for the position are:
- Masters in Social Work or Counseling, License Eligible for LPC or LCSW with one (1) years clinical experience including therapeutic counseling crisis intervention and case management functions.
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The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.
Salary : $51,253
