Clinician (Galloway Place and Pine Forest) bei Chesterfield County, VA
Chesterfield County, VA · Chesterfield, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Chesterfield
About the Department
Who We Are:
Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is the provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services for children and adults in Chesterfield County. We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Clinician to provide clinical services for our Residential Program!
Minimum Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in human services or related field; one year of experience related to assigned program; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Master’s degree in psychology preferred. Experience writing behavioral plans for individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts of normal and abnormal human behavior, personality development, family and group dynamics; knowledge of and an ability to apply a variety of psychotherapeutic supports and/or treatment techniques; adherence to basic ethics appropriate for a professional helping relationship; knowledge of mental health diagnoses, assessment, and/or psychological and educational testing; some knowledge of consultation program; knowledge of psychosocial history development; very good interviewing and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; demonstrated ability to act with good judgment; computer proficiency skills; working knowledge of electronic health record systems.
Additional Requirements:
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
Position Duties
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Conducts on-site functional evaluation and assessment of consumers adaptive functioning at home, in the community and during day program activities;
• Creates behavioral plans/programs for individuals living in Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF)/Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (IID) to be implemented by staff;
• Provides training to staff in behavioral and clinical areas, including implementation of behavioral plans;
• Completes documentation in a timely manner in the electronic health record;
• Provides counseling to individuals served, families, and groups as needed;
• Stays up to date with current and new research and clinical best practices;
• Collaborates within an interdisciplinary team setting to ensure excellence in customer care; and
• Performs other work as required.
This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.
