Clinician (CD) - Crisis and Urgent Care - Hanover County Government
Hanover, VA
About the Job
Join our Emergency Services and Same Day Access Team! Hanover County is seeking the right person to connect with our dynamic and dedicated group of clinicians to provide same day services for area citizens. The role is responsible for supporting individuals and families experiencing acute behavioral health crises or seeking access to ongoing behavioral health supports. This position offers a unique, flexible schedule, with opportunities to engage in quick, effective clinical decision-making, interface with multiple behavioral health partners, and work independently, as well alongside a team of like-minded professionals. Come join a team that strives for the betterment of our community!
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Organization: The Clinician position is part of Hanover County's Career Development Program (CD). The Clinician Ladder has four (4) levels: Clinician I, II, III and IV. Incumbents normally report to a Clinical Supervisor and only the clinician III or IV may supervise limited staff or provide licensure supervision.
Essential Functions:
- Conducts initial screenings to determine services needs and appropriateness of requested services.
- Provides initial diagnostic assessments and develops service plans.
- Provides individual, family and group therapy.
- Provides outreach, crisis intervention, and pre-admission screenings.
- Provides treatment planning and case coordination for assigned cases.
- Completes paperwork, documentation and files as required.
- Participates in consultation and education activities in the community as assigned.
- Performs related work as assigned.
- May work outside of regular business hours
Working Conditions:
A. Hazards
- May interact with challenging family situations.
- Office
- Field
- Minimal
- See Special Conditions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of and skills in human behavior change strategies and techniques, crisis intervention theory and techniques, DSM assessment and diagnosis, and various mental health treatment modalities/ethical issues in MH and SUD service delivery, required. Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to work effectively while managing multiple goals and processes, required. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, staff, Board members, and community groups. Computer Literacy required.
Education, Experience and Training: Master's degree in a degree that leads to a clinical license required with a minimum of six (6) months clinical experience. – OR – Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. Higher levels on the Career Ladder require additional education and experience and require certification as a LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) or LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor).
Special Conditions:
- Criminal Background Check, including fingerprinting
- Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License
- TB test
- CPS (Child Protective Services) Check
- Twelve-month probationary period
- Scheduled hours to include evenings and weekends as appropriate
- Must be able to successfully pass CPR/First Aide training as well as behavior management as required by regulation, including but not limited to Title 12 of the Viginia Administrative Code. This training process includes a hands-on, in-person demonstration of first aid and CPR competency, for successful completion. This demonstration requires bending, lifting, and completing activates on the floor.
Revision Date: March 2024
Source : Hanover County Government
