Hours: Full-time – 37,5 per week (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Location: Lynchburg VA, 24501

Position Summary

The Clinician – QIDP works with individuals with intellectual disabilities in their residence (Horizon’s intermediate care facilities [ICF]) and is central to active treatment programming. This position is responsible for orchestrating all facets of the treatment effort, effectively coordinating program services and promoting competent interactions of residential staff with clients in program implementation and behavior management for intermediate care facility clients.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable human services field
• A minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working directly with individuals who have intellectual disability or other developmental disability, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that qualifies a candidate as a QIDP.

Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the requirements for assessment and documentation for ID/DD clients in the treatment process.
• Knowledge of developmental disability, physical/medical disabilities and their impact on the individual and family.
• Knowledge of related concepts, principles, and theories in the field of developmental disability and related conditions.
• Knowledge of person-centered planning practices that meet program and licensing requirements.
• General knowledge of the rules, regulations, and statutes related to rights, privileges, and services for persons with intellectual disability.
• Familiarity with diagnostic procedures and terminology in both developmental disability and mental illness.
• Basic knowledge of the relevant standards and requirements under the Virginia Department of Health, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Disability Services, and the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services.
• Ability to develop and implement training and behavioral programs that are realistic, measurable, and effective for persons with developmental disability.
• Knowledge of and ability to conduct effective adaptive functioning and needs assessments for residents.
• Guide care staff in developing and implementing programs that are person-centered, individualized, effective and meet requirements for active treatment.
• Ability to be accessible to staff on various shifts and attend interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to provide a therapeutic home environment.
• Ability to train staff to implement training programs for the residents.
• Ability to safely assist individuals with all aspects of physical management, including equipment use, safe lifting, and physical assistance.
• Ability to respond quickly to correct situations deemed to be hazardous, especially to consumers.
• Ability to lift and transfer consumers up to an average of 50 to 80 pounds.
• Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training – includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed.
• Ability to drive and must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license.

Horizon Environment

Horizon Behavioral Health is in the beautiful heart of Central Virginia. Whether your passions be hiking the Appalachian Trails, kayaking the James River Blueways, or a Sunday drive along the world-famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Lynchburg Virginia offers small-town southern charm with an active culture of music festivals, outdoor activities, world-class performing arts and a revitalized downtown that placed it at the top of the list by Reviews.org as the 2019 best place for millennials to move. Horizon is also the proud recipient of Living in Lynchburg’s 2021 Giving Back Award, Best of Lynchburg for Counseling Services for multiple consecutive years and named Best Place to Work by Lynchburg Business Magazine in 2023, and again in 2024!

The Best Benefits for Those Who Take Care of the Community

We’re proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia.  Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community through the year. Horizon’s clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs.  If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities. 

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Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).