Clinician
Company: Region Ten Community Services Board
Location: Charlottesville
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
REQ#: 78000003 GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a
FLSA non-exempt position. The incumbent is responsible for
providing crisis assessment, intervention, stabilization, and
referral assistance to mental health, intellectual disability, and
substance abuse clients, both over the phone and face-to-face, in
the office and in the community. Schedule is flexible, with some
evening, overnight, and weekend work required. Occasional holiday
work is required. The incumbent reports to Director III for Crisis
Services and performs duties by proceeding alone under standard
practices, referring questionable situations to the supervisor. In
carrying out emergency services, the incumbent is expected to act
professionally and knowledgeably to ensure availability, response,
and continuity in delivery of mental health services to all
individuals located in the Region Ten catchment area. S/he will
perform in accordance with professional ethics and established
Region Ten policies. GRADE: Grade 9: Clinician I - Starting pay
$20.02 per hour Grade 10: Clinician II - starting pay $25.00 per
hour Grade 11: Clinician III - starting pay $27.00 per hour
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. Incumbent
must complete DBHDS training to become a Certified Prescreener, and
will maintain this credential. Master's Degree in Human Services
required, Residency for clinical license (such as LCSW, LPC, or
LSATP) or licensure preferred. Computer knowledge required in Word
and Excel. Knowledge of: 1. Crisis intervention theory and skills
including: a) Techniques over phone, face-to-face b) Knowledge
about the following populations and accepted treatment modalities
for each: - Serious Mental Illness, including dual diagnosis -
Substance use - Intellectual Disabilities - Children, Adults,
Geriatrics c) Managing the suicidal client d) Managing
aggressive/violent/psychotic behaviors e) Confidentiality as it
relates to crisis situations f) Use of mental status exam g)
Working knowledge of current DSM h) Use of ASAM 2. Use of least
restrictive treatment alternatives for all populations served by
Region Ten CSB. 3. Recognition and evaluation of acute medical
needs: a) Inebriated individuals, seizures, DTs b) Clients under
the influence of other substances c) Drug overdose d) Side effects
of psychotropics 4. Civil commitment procedures: a) Pre-admission
screening consultation b) Procedure for obtaining an ECO and a TDO
(including criminal TDO) c) Commitment hearing d) Transportation 5.
Voluntary and involuntary hospitalizations, including different
criteria for children, adults and geriatrics. 6. Statutes related
to emergency services. 7. The public mental health system
statewide, specifically the client management guidelines. 8.
Resources and treatment options available for the various
populations in this community. 9. General principles of record
keeping plus Region Ten's record keeping policies. 10. Principles
of brief treatment and solution-oriented therapy. POSITION
LOCATION: Region Ten Community Services Board 500 Old Lynchburg
Road Charlottesville, VA 22903-4402 SCHEDULE: 40 hours weekly.
Flexible, with evening, overnight, holiday and/or weekend work
required. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $20 - $25 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Region Ten Community Services Board, Harrisonburg , Clinician, Other , Charlottesville, Virginia
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