Residential Crisis LMHP/LMHP-R

About the Role As our Licensed Mental Health Professional, you'll provide clinical leadership and hands-on therapeutic care in a DBHDS-licensed Residential Crisis Stabilization Unit (RCSU) serving adults experiencing acute behavioral health crises. This is a 12 bed male/female facility. This is a role for a clinician who is equally comfortable across the desk from a client in distress and across the table from a treatment team that looks to them for direction. You'll co-own the clinical picture from admission to discharge with the Nursing Supervisor as your counterpart. You will be conducting assessments, building individualized service plans, facilitating or Co-facilitating therapy, guiding unlicensed staff, and making sure every service we provide is trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and fully compliant with Virginia Medicaid and DBHDS standards. Why You'll Want This Job Real impact, every shift. You'll see the difference your work makes, not in a quarterly report, but in the person who walks out stabilized and connected to ongoing care. Clinical autonomy with support. You'll be the non-medical clinical lead on shift, trusted to make the call, backed by an interdisciplinary team and a Clinical Director who has your back. Growth that's built in. LMHP-R? We support clinicians working toward full licensure. Looking to lead? Supervisory experience is valued and developed here. A team that shows up. You'll work alongside peer recovery specialists, QMHPs, case managers, and medical staff who pull in the same direction. Clinical Care & Crisis Intervention Conduct crisis assessments at admission to determine level of care, diagnoses, and individualized needs. Facilitate crisis intervention services, including de-escalation and risk/safety assessments (e.g., suicide risk, aggression). Deliver individual, group, and family therapy focused on stabilization, coping skills, and crisis resolution. Serve as the non-medical clinical lead on shift and on call — reviewing client status and addressing urgent concerns as they arise. Treatment Planning & Care Coordination Develop and oversee Treatment Plans / Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) within required timelines and in line with

DMAS/DBHDS

standards. Complete Initial and Continued Stay Authorization requests and provide additional documentation as requested. Collaborate with medical staff, peer recovery specialists, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members. Participate in team meetings and contribute to ongoing treatment planning and discharge readiness reviews. Coordinate discharge planning with outpatient providers, case managers, family, and other supports to ensure continuity of care. Clinical Oversight & Supervision Provide clinical oversight of care delivered by QMHPs and other unlicensed staff. Supervise, coach, and support designated staff and residents under your care. Ensure services remain trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and person-centered at every step. Documentation & Compliance Maintain accurate, timely documentation assessments, progress notes, and ISP updates Maintain compliance with DBHDS, the Office of Human Rights, OSHA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Report incidents of low engagement, behavioral concerns, or suspected abuse/neglect to the appropriate personnel. What We're Looking For Required Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field. License or license-eligible in Virginia (LMHP or LMHP-R). LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Resident equivalent. Minimum 1 year of experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment. Working knowledge of Virginia Medicaid guidelines, DBHDS regulations, and clinical documentation standards. Current CPR, First Aid, and Behavior Modification certifications (or willingness to obtain). Valid Virginia driver's license with a current, acceptable DMV driving record. Strongly Preferred Full licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent). Supervisory or team-lead experience. Experience in crisis stabilization, residential, or acute behavioral health settings. The Skills That Make You Thrive Here Calm under pressure, you can de-escalate a tense situation and think clearly while you do it. Sharp clinical judgment in assessment, treatment planning, and documentation. A natural leader who can supervise, coach, and motivate a team. Organized and detail-driven, able to multitask without dropping the ball on documentation. Strong, clear communicator who handles confidential information with discretion. Comfortable with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and standard email/fax systems.

Benefits:

2 weeks PTO 2 Paid mental Health Days 7 Paid Holidays Free Licensure Supervision Free CEUs (unlimited) Annual License Renewal Reimbursement Opportunities for

Advancement Health Insurance Retirement Plan Pay:

$60k-$80k Depending on Licensure Level and Experience Sign-On Bonus May be negotiated