Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week), Mon-Fri 8:30 to 5:00 pm.  No on-call or holidays

Location: Lynchburg VA, 24501

Position Summary

The Admissions Screener performs clinical screening and triage to individuals making initial contact with Horizon to maintain compliance with Same Day Access requirements from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in an applicable human services field (including social work, counseling, behavioral science, psychology, or other DMAS-approved human services and related fields degree).
• Preferred 1 year with working with MH or SUD populations
• Qualified Mental Health Professional

Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of services, systems, and programs available in the community including primary health care, support services, eligibility criteria and intake processes, generic community resources, and mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse treatment programs; Knowledge and understanding of the nature of serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse depending on the population served, including clinical and developmental issues. Knowledge of treatment modalities and techniques, such as behavior management, independent living skills training, family education, discharge planning, and service coordination. Knowledge of clinical supervision requirements and techniques. Knowledge of principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse.

Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required. Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver’s license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients, provide services to clients at other locations. Regular attendance at training and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites.

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).