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ACT Clinician Licensed Eligible/Licensed

ACT Clinician Licensed Eligible/Licensed

District 19 Community Services Board (D19CSB) is seeking a qualified professional to work as a ACT Clinician (Substance Abuse Specialist) at the BANK STREET office in Petersburg, Virginia. Duties and abilities include being able to articulate key concepts critical to Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment, such as focusing on harm reduction and the use of motivational interviewing. This position will provide group treatment based on the Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment model. The individual will demonstrate an understanding of stage wise assessment and treatment, skills and providing motivational interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This position will utilize a systematic assessment of all consumers’ current and historical use of substances, gather information pertinent to both the interplay of substance-abuse and mental health (e.g. negative and positive effects of substance use) and stage of change readiness. This position will help treat a variety of mental health symptoms/disorders by identifying a timeline of critical life events and stressors with substance use activity and stage of change readiness for each substance used. Performing assessments and determining need for ICT/ACT services, provide Intensive Community Treatment, crisis intervention including pre-screening for involuntary hospitalization, and medication delivery to severely and persistently mentally ill consumers who reside in the D19 catchment area. Successful applicant must have knowledge, skills and abilities related to stated position to include: Master’s Degree in human services field, eligible for certification as a qualified pre-screener, have at least one year of experience working with dually diagnosed adult consumers in a mental health setting, and have computer experience and experience with electronic records. Applicant must be able to work some evenings (until 6:00pm), weekends, holidays, and be on call every 4-6 weeks. Applicant is preferred to be license eligible for either LCSW or LPC. Applicant is also preferred to have experience working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team that includes nurses, case managers, clinicians, and a psychiatrist. Salary: Position is a Grade S-C9 for Licensed Eligible, starting annual salary is $57,967.00; Grade S-C10 for Licensed, starting annual salary is $62,899.00. Salary is negotiable. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm, some evenings until 6:00pm. Benefits: Health insurance, company-sponsored retirement plan through Virginia Retirement System. Paid Sick, Annual, and Holiday leave, plus including birthday leave. For more benefits details, Click Here. District 19 Community Service Board is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness (PSLF). PSLF is a federal program available to full-time government and nonprofit employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after Oct. 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven. For more information, check out Public Service Loan Forgiveness information on the Federal Student Aid website Position requires valid Driver’s License in state of residence with a point balance of -6 or higher, and an extensive pre-employment background check and drug screening. District 19 is committed to developing a multicultural workplace. Minorities and persons with disabilities seeking career advancement are encouraged to apply. EEO. $4,000 Sign on Bonus to qualified applicant. *Restrictions apply Open until filled.