REQ # 32000028

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a professional level FLSA non-exempt position.  The clinician has the responsibility of providing mental health services to individuals of age 18 or older with a primary diagnosis of mental health and/or substance abuse concerns and is involved in the Criminal Justice System or recently released from a correctional facility and returning to our area and needing assistance with release planning/ re-entry services.  This includes assessing service needs; developing plans for access to services; liaison with client, families, programs, and service providers; ongoing monitoring or client service needs; advocacy; and consultation and education to clients, families and community.

The Clinician reports to the adult outpatient management and is expected to function with initiative and independent judgment, based on application of standard practices and with guidance from the supervisor.  In carrying out position duties, he/she performs in accordance with applicable professional ethics and established Region Ten policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver’s License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required.  For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided.  All candidates must hold a LPC or LCSW license, be registered with the Department of Health Professionals and actively seeking licensure, or must register with the Department of Health Professionals within 6 months of hire. Computer knowledge required in Word and Excel.

POSITION LOCATION:  Region Ten Community Services Board

                                          800 Preston Avenue

              Charlottesville, VA 22903

GRADE:      Grade 9:  Clinician I (starting hourly pay $ 20.02)

Grade 10:  Clinician II  (starting hourly pay $ 25.00)

Grade 11:  Clinician III (starting hourly pay $ 27.00)

SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.