The Community Health Center of the New River Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We offer full and part-time positions, competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and paid-time off to qualifying applicants. Behavioral Health School-Based Clinician - full-time The Community Health Center of the New River Valley is seeking a full-time (40 hours) Behavioral Health School-Based Clinician. This role will be based in Community Health Center's clinic within Eastern Montgomery High School Responsibilities include: Provide brief, evidence-based behavioral health interventions to students and school staff within the School-Based Health Center. Conduct behavioral health assessments, screenings, and risk evaluations. Respond to behavioral health crises and provide appropriate intervention, safety planning, and follow-up care. Collaborate closely with medical and dental providers to deliver integrated, whole-person care. Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and care coordination to ensure seamless, wraparound services. Identify patients requiring higher levels of behavioral health care and facilitate referrals to community resources and specialty providers. Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record. Develop collaborative relationships with school administrators, counselors, teachers, nurses, and other school personnel to promote coordinated care while maintaining patient confidentiality. Educate patients, families, school staff, and healthcare team members on behavioral health topics and available resources. Participate in case consultations, integrated treatment team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives. Build and maintain a sustainable caseload through collaboration, outreach, and engagement within the school community. Promote a welcoming, trauma-informed, culturally responsive environment for students and staff.

Qualifications :

Required Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or license-eligible with the ability to obtain licensure within an agreed-upon timeframe. Demonstrated clinical assessment, diagnostic, and intervention skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team. Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills. Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality in a school-based setting.

Preferred:

Experience providing behavioral health services in schools, primary care, pediatric, or integrated care settings. Experience with crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment. Familiarity with trauma-informed care and evidence-based brief interventions. Experience working with children, adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits include:

160 hours of paid time off annually, PLUS 13 paid holidays; comprehensive benefit package; retirement match; cell phone discount, learning and training opportunities; annual staff culture-building events. An introductory cover letter must accompany the resume. Please submit to nrvclinics@gmail.com and include 3 professional references.

Compensation Range :

$30 - $40 Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits.

Addresses:

215 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073 219 S. Buchannan Street, Pearisburg, VA 24134 5826 Ruebush Road, Dublin, VA 24084 To apply, send an introductory cover letter, CV and three references to nrvclinics@gmail.com. About the area The Community Health Center of the New River Valley is a 501c3 non-profit organization that is committed to providing affordable and high quality medical, dental, behavioral, and preventative health care services to people of all ages, regardless of ability to pay or insurance status. Our three Centers are located throughout the New River Valley and nestled along the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia. With the mountains and river a short drive away, the area offers a family-friendly atmosphere with hiking, fishing, farmer's markets, festivals, and other outdoor activities. In addition to outdoor activities, our area offers wonderful parks and recreation departments for children and adults in organized sports, camps, and activities. Although quaint, there is always something to do with the family. The community offers a variety of higher education to include, Virginia Tech, Radford University, New River Community College, and Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM). The student population adds to the culture and arts of the area to include concerts, plays, and arts shows. (https://www.artscenter.vt.edu/Online/) The New River Valley is driving distance from Roanoke (40 min.), Charlotte (2.5 Hours), Charlottesville (2 Hours), Richmond (3 hours), and Washington D.C. (5 Hours). Our convenient location offers a chance to explore the east coast for a weekend get-away.