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Region Ten Community Services Board
CLINICIAN II/CLINICIAN III, MENTAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT - FlUVANNA (FULL TIME)
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$34,411 / year median in Virginia
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Req# 66100144 GENERAL
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a FLSA non-exempt position. The incumbent serves as ClinicianI/II/III
at Region Ten's Fluvanna County Clinic. The incumbent must be comfortable serving a diverse group of clients including, but not limited to, those involved with the criminal justice system, who have substance use disorders and/or serious mental illness. In this capacity they have the responsibility of providing assessment and treatment to adults, children, families and groups; and consultation/education in the community. In carrying out the responsibilities of this position, the treatment provider reports to and receives general supervision from the Director III of the Fluvanna County Clinic. The incumbent is expected to exercise sound judgment, demonstrate initiative and maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures. They are expected to perform in accordance with applicable professional ethics, state quality assurance standards, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) regulations, as well as established Region Ten policies and procedures. The essential functions of this job are starred below (- ) under "Major duties.
MAJOR DUTIES
1.- Provides Diagnostic assessment along with initial treatment planning and recommendations 2.
- Provides individual and group counseling and education to clients of Region Ten. 3.
- Provides crisis intervention as needed. 4.
- Provides referrals and linkages to other services and supports. 5.
- Develops individualized treatment plans for all consumers and completes all required documentation 6. Establishes and maintains contacts with outside agencies as required. 7. Serves as advocate for Region Ten clients. 8. Seeks and receives supervision as required. 9.
- Maintains current and complete documentation as required and within required timeframes. 10. Attends required meetings. 11.
- Meets identified performance standards 12. Participates in trainings as required by supervisor 13.
- Performs other duties as assigned in keeping with general description of this position 14.