What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINICIAN I/II/III, WOMEN'S CENTER - CHARLOTTESVILLE (FULL TIME) position at Region Ten CSB?
REQ#: 36000010
General Statement Of Responsibilities
This is a FLSA non-exempt position. The incumbent is responsible for providing and documenting clinical services to clients enrolled in the Women’s Center residential treatment program. He/she performs assessments, and provides counseling and rehabilitative services through individual and group therapy. He/she has the responsibility to provide supportive advocacy, information and referral assistance to link Women’s Center clients to other services in the community. This includes assessing resource needs, developing treatment plans, coordinating services with other service providers and serving as a client advocate.
The incumbent reports to the Director III and is expected to function with initiative and independent judgment, based on application of standard practices with guidance from supervisor. In carrying out duties, he/she is required to act professionally and knowledgeably with both clients and referral agencies and exercise sound independent decision-making. He/she will perform in accordance with professional ethics and established Region Ten policies.
Qualifications
To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver’s License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required. For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided. Master’s degree required, licensure preferred. All candidates must possess substance abuse certification, SACAVA certification, hold a license in a related human services field or be eligible to have one of these professional certifications or licenses within two years of employment. Certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, completion of social detoxification training and medication management training is required. The incumbent will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Clinician I: CSAC or Pursuing Masters Program in related field and eligible for internship/practicum experience
Clinician II: Master’s Degree. Candidates must be eligible to seek licensure through the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
Clinician III: Master Degree and licensed through the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
Knowledge of: alcoholism, drug addiction, withdrawal symptoms, triage, mental illness, case management, interviewing techniques, intervention dynamics, community referral resources, counseling theories and techniques, crisis intervention, DSM IV diagnostic criteria, theories of early recovery, treatment care planning and records keeping systems.
Skills in: assessing needs of addicted clients, individual and group counseling, interviewing, triage and crisis management, DSM IV diagnosis, case management, conducting interventions, educating clients, their families, and the public about all aspects of substance addiction, recovery, public speaking, responding to clients empathetically while maintaining objectivity, report writing, care planning and maintaining client records; personal computers and keyboarding.
Abilities to: relate to and get along with people from all levels of society with a variety of substance addiction problems and mental illness, do public presentations, choose and implement appropriate treatment modalities for clients and their families, write and speak lucid, concise, articulate, grammatical English and make maximum use of time on the job.
POSITION LOCATION: Women’s Center a Moore’s Creek
90 Old Lynchburg Place
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
GRADE: Initial rate are negotiable- based on education and experience
Grade 9 : Clinician I
Grade 10: Clinician II
Grade 11: Clinician III
SCHEDULE: Varies depending on program need.
General Statement Of Responsibilities
This is a FLSA non-exempt position. The incumbent is responsible for providing and documenting clinical services to clients enrolled in the Women’s Center residential treatment program. He/she performs assessments, and provides counseling and rehabilitative services through individual and group therapy. He/she has the responsibility to provide supportive advocacy, information and referral assistance to link Women’s Center clients to other services in the community. This includes assessing resource needs, developing treatment plans, coordinating services with other service providers and serving as a client advocate.
The incumbent reports to the Director III and is expected to function with initiative and independent judgment, based on application of standard practices with guidance from supervisor. In carrying out duties, he/she is required to act professionally and knowledgeably with both clients and referral agencies and exercise sound independent decision-making. He/she will perform in accordance with professional ethics and established Region Ten policies.
Qualifications
To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver’s License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required. For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided. Master’s degree required, licensure preferred. All candidates must possess substance abuse certification, SACAVA certification, hold a license in a related human services field or be eligible to have one of these professional certifications or licenses within two years of employment. Certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, completion of social detoxification training and medication management training is required. The incumbent will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Clinician I: CSAC or Pursuing Masters Program in related field and eligible for internship/practicum experience
Clinician II: Master’s Degree. Candidates must be eligible to seek licensure through the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
Clinician III: Master Degree and licensed through the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
Knowledge of: alcoholism, drug addiction, withdrawal symptoms, triage, mental illness, case management, interviewing techniques, intervention dynamics, community referral resources, counseling theories and techniques, crisis intervention, DSM IV diagnostic criteria, theories of early recovery, treatment care planning and records keeping systems.
Skills in: assessing needs of addicted clients, individual and group counseling, interviewing, triage and crisis management, DSM IV diagnosis, case management, conducting interventions, educating clients, their families, and the public about all aspects of substance addiction, recovery, public speaking, responding to clients empathetically while maintaining objectivity, report writing, care planning and maintaining client records; personal computers and keyboarding.
Abilities to: relate to and get along with people from all levels of society with a variety of substance addiction problems and mental illness, do public presentations, choose and implement appropriate treatment modalities for clients and their families, write and speak lucid, concise, articulate, grammatical English and make maximum use of time on the job.
POSITION LOCATION: Women’s Center a Moore’s Creek
90 Old Lynchburg Place
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
GRADE: Initial rate are negotiable- based on education and experience
Grade 9 : Clinician I
Grade 10: Clinician II
Grade 11: Clinician III
SCHEDULE: Varies depending on program need.
