REQ#: 79000013

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a FLSA non-exempt position.  The Mobile Crisis Clinician is responsible for providing crisis assessment, intervention, stabilization, and referral assistance to mental health, intellectual disability, and substance use clients, both over the phone and face-to-face, in the office and in the community.  Schedule is based on the needs of the program with some evening, overnight, and weekend work required.  Occasional holiday work is required. The incumbent reports to Director III and performs duties by proceeding alone under standard practices, referring questionable situations to the supervisor.  In carrying out duties, the incumbent is expected to act professionally and knowledgeably to ensure availability, response, and continuity in delivery of mental health services to all individuals located in the Region Ten catchment area.  S/he will perform in accordance with 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.  Incumbent must complete DBHDS training to become a Certified Prescreener, and will maintain this credential.  QMHP required, Residency for clinical license (such as LCSW, LPC, or LSATP) or licensure preferred.  Computer knowledge required in Word and Excel.

POSITION LOCATION:        Region Ten Community Services Board

                                               500 Old Lynchburg Road

                                                Charlottesville, VA 22903-4402

GRADE:      Grade 10 (Starting pay $25.00):  Clinician II

Grade 11 (Starting pay $27.40):  Clinician III

SCHEDULE: 40 hours weekly with expectation that some evenings, weekends, and holidays are required as part of the 24/7/365 programming.