Job Description

Colonial Behavioral Health provides opportunities for recovery to individuals and their family members in the areas of mental illness, substance use disorder, and developmental disabilities. Colonial Behavioral Health serves the citizens of James City County, City of Poquoson, City of Williamsburg, and York County.

We are currently recruiting for a Clinician III (LE) position within our Central Access program. This position is responsible for engaging, educating, counseling and coordinating services for adults experiencing mental health and substance use disorders

Job Duties

Job Responsibilities

• Provides telephone and in-person screening and triage.
• Responsible for the completion of screening and intake paperwork.
• Administers and interprets assessment tools to provide a standardized comprehensive assessment of individuals.
• Provides clinical interventions including comprehensive needs assessment, identification of initial service needs in partnership with the individual and applicable referral sources, education of individuals regarding service options, and linkage to community resources.
• Completes initial treatment plans including individual needs, abilities, strengths and preferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm;

Evening & Weekend hours may be required based on program needs

Qualifications (EEO)

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to treat co-occurring disorders, including knowledge of group counseling techniques, family systems, and motivational interviewing.
• Ability to prepare a comprehensive recovery-oriented treatment plan according to agency guidelines.
• Knowledge and proficiency in the use of assessment, therapeutic and outcome measures in areas of clinical focus.
• One year of work experience with individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Master’s Degree in a human services field required
• Resident in Counseling, Resident in Marriage & Family, Social Work Supervisee required

• Competitive compensation
• Virginia Retirement System
• Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer