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Colonial Behavioral Health
Clinician I - Mobile Crisis
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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
Job Description Colonial Behavioral Health (CBH) is dedicated to providing opportunities for recovery and improving quality of life for individuals and families affected by mental illness, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities. CBH proudly serves the communities of James City County, the City of Poquoson, the City of Williamsburg, and York County. We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and responsive Clinician I to join our Mobile Crisis team. This is an excellent opportunity for a behavioral health professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and is committed to helping individuals and families navigate behavioral health crises and connect with the appropriate supports. Job Duties Job Responsibilities Provide timely behavioral health assessments and crisis interventions for individuals experiencing acute mental health and/or substance use concerns. Assess and evaluate individuals for mental illness, substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and other behavioral health needs. Conduct risk assessments, including evaluation of danger to self or others, inability to care for oneself, and imminent risk. Provide crisis stabilization services in the Crisis Care Center, individuals' homes, and other community settings through mobile crisis response. Deliver short-term crisis counseling and clinically appropriate interventions to individuals and families. Assist individuals with crisis resolution, safety planning, problem-solving, and connection to community resources Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule The hours for this position may include days, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays based on program needs. Qualifications (EEO) Skills and Qualifications Knowledge and demonstrated ability to assess, evaluate, and support individuals experiencing mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders. Ability to assess behavioral health risk, including risk of harm to self or others and inability to care for oneself due to mental illness. Ability to provide clinically appropriate responses to individuals experiencing acute behavioral health crises. At least one year of clinical experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders. required. Valid driver's license is required. Bachelor's Degree in a human services field required. Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) required . DMV record must be submitted with application . Our compensation package for this position includes: Competitive compensation Virginia Retirement System Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer Colonial Behavioral Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Colonial Behavioral Health offers a generous benefit package to include health ,dental, vision and life insurance, participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, twelve (12) paid holidays, vacation and sick leave or PTO. Optional Participation in Legal Resources and numerous AFLAC Plans to choose from. Colonial Behavioral Health meets the qualifying criteria for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employment (PLSF) .