Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Forest, VA 24551

Compensation is dependent on experience

$5000 Hiring Bonus for Bedford School-Based Clinician LMHP-E/LMHP located in Forest VA, $5000 total, paid in three (3) installments; $2000 upon receipt of the following: background clearances, including fingerprint background check, acceptable drug screen results, satisfactory references; $1500 upon satisfactory completion of the six (6) month probationary period; $1500 upon completion of twelve (12) months of continuous employment, with an acceptable performance evaluation. This hiring bonus applies to new hires only. Individuals employed with Horizon for less than 1 year from the date the application is received are not eligible for the new hire bonus. 

Position Summary

The School-Based Clinician, licensed or resident in counseling, will assess the needs of individuals referred to the program and use the information obtained to develop and implement appropriate treatment approaches and counseling support services. These services include developing individual treatment plans, conducting assessments, providing counseling, and educating individuals on available community resources.

Required Education and Experience

• Master's Degree from a program that prepares individuals to practice counseling (60-hr Master's Program), which is offered by a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency. (Re: 54.1-3500 of the Code of Virginia).
• No experience required.
• Resident in Professional Counseling, Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, Resident in Licensed Marriage, Family Therapy, Resident in Substance Abuse Treatment, or eligibility to apply for residency.
  Note: New hires will be expected to apply for clinical supervision and residency within 30 days of hire.

Related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, including, but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), emergency interventions, family, group, and individual therapies, psychosocial education, risk assessments, sex offender treatment, substance abuse interventions, etc.
•  Knowledge of community mental health and public health is required to provide advocacy and enhance an individual’s treatment and access to community resources.
•  Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse.
•  Knowledge of psychiatric/medical medications/treatments.
•  Knowledge of trauma-focused care and military cultural competence.
•  Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships.
•  Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among co-workers and representatives in the community.
•  Ability to record data and complete documentation within established expectations and by communicated deadlines.
•  Ability to respond effectively to changes in the work environment positively and professionally.
•  Ability to work in and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
•  Analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques.
•  Communicate effectively to facilitate treatment and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team.
•  Perform clinical interviews to obtain information and formulate appropriate treatment plans.
•  Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required.

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 throughout 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).