REQ#: 75300054

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a FLSA non-exempt position in which the incumbent assists with the provision of counseling services for the Wellness Recovery Center.  She/he is responsible for providing counseling and rehabilitation services to individuals with mental health, intellectual disability, or substance use problems that are in crisis.  Incumbent will be responsible for evaluation, assessment, developing treatment plans, counseling interventions, stabilization, and discharge assessments.

The incumbent will report to the Director III and/or Program Manager II of Region Ten’s Wellness Recovery Center.  They will be expected to work independently under standard practices of care and refer questionable or unusual situations to their supervisor.  In fulfilling the expectations of this position he/she performs in accordance with applicable policies and professional ethics of Region Ten and the counseling position with applicable professional ethics and established Region Ten policies.

The Clinician is part of the Wellness Recovery Center Clinical Group, which is responsible for the psychosocial rehabilitation and determination of course of treatment for the consumers.

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.  Certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, completion of social detoxification training and medication management training is required.  For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided. Master’s degree required, licensure preferred.

Clinician II: Master’s Degree required. Candidates must be eligible to seek licensure for LPC or LCSW through the Virginia Department of Health Professions and do so within 6 months of date of hire.

Clinician III: Master Degree and licensed through the Virginia Department of Health Professions.

Minimum requirements include a Masters degree in social work or counseling, two years of experience, and licensure as LCSW, LPC, or LCP, in residency for any of the above, or license eligible within 6 months of hire.  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.

POSITION LOCATION:  Region Ten Community Services Board

                                       504 Old Lynchburg Road

                           Charlottesville, VA   22903

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

Grade 11 (Starting pay $27.40/hr):  Clinician III

SCHEDULE: 40 hours weekly; flexible schedule includes some evening and weekend hours as needed.