What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Counselor, Emergency Services - LCSW, LPC, LCP, LMFT position at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board?
Licensed Counselor, Emergency Services (LCP, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT)
Annual Salary: $70,905
Work Schedule: Evenings, Overnights and Weekends
Join our dynamic team at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Full-Time Counselor in Emergency Services! This onsite position offers an exciting opportunity for Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) and Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) to make a meaningful impact in the community. You'll be immersed in a supportive, customer-focused environment that values empathy and excellence, allowing you to thrive professionally while maintaining a strong work-life balance. With an anticipated salary of $70,905, you'll be rewarded for your expertise and dedication to patient care. By joining our team, you will work collaboratively with fellow professionals in a flexible atmosphere that promotes integrity and a healthy working environment.
As a team member you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and the Virginia Retirement System. Apply now to become a premier provider of services in Hampton, VA, and help us deliver exceptional care to those in need!
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board: What drives us
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.
Your role as a licensed Counselor, Emergency Services
As a Full-Time Counselor in Emergency Services at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care by performing preliminary mental status assessments and providing short-term crisis intervention services. This position involves making referrals and coordinating admissions to treatment services, ensuring clients receive the necessary support promptly. You may also take on a leadership role by training and consulting with other counselors on specialized topics such as geriatrics or child and adolescent care. Responding to crisis intervention calls, you will implement stabilizing interventions and assess needs for detention orders, hospital admissions, and releases. Additionally, you will provide clinical supervision to staff seeking licensure while performing pre-screenings and preliminary assessments of client behaviors and financial capabilities.
Your expertise will help guide recommendations and referrals to care providers or case management staff, fostering a collaborative and compassionate healthcare environment.
What you need to be successful
To excel as a Full-Time Counselor in Emergency Services at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling complemented by a minimum of three years of experience in a psychiatric care setting focused on counseling and crisis intervention. Successful applicants will hold a valid driver's license and be licensed as a Mental Health Clinician, such as an LCSW, LPC, or LCP, and must be eligible or approved for MCO credentialing. A critical requirement is the completion of Prescreener certification modules within the first 30 days of hire, ensuring compliance with necessary protocols. Strong interpersonal skills, crisis management capabilities, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment are essential for delivering empathetic and effective care to clients facing challenging situations.
Additionally, familiarity with various software tools for case management and reporting is crucial for maintaining accurate client records and facilitating seamless communication within the team.
Knowledge and skills required for the position are:
- Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling and three (3) years of experience in a psychiatric care setting including counseling and crisis intervention functions.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Licensed as a Mental Health Clinician such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
- Must be eligible or approved for MCO credentialing.
- Certified Prescreener - Prescreener certification modules must be successfully completed within 30 days of hire.
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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 : $70,905
