Clinician

Clinician I/II-CSU PRNRichmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking PRN Clinicians I or II to join our Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). Under general supervision, the successful candidate will perform intermediate professional work providing direct clinical service to clients involving intake, assessing client needs, developing treatment plans, providing prevention services, managing cases, providing therapy, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned supervisor in our 16 bed state licensed facility specializing in crisis stabilization and hospital diversion for mentally ill adults. The facility is located in our main building the in the City of Richmond.Essential FunctionsPerforms triage of referrals, intakes, client assessments and diagnostic interviews; conducts mental health and substance use disorder assessments and monitors level of functioning.Manages all clinical needs of CSU clients on assigned shift.Assists client in identifying self-determined goals and jointly prepare individualized service plan.Develops and facilitates psycho-educational groups; provides individual, family and group counseling; implements treatment plans; coordinates daily treatment schedule.Coordinates case management services; coordinates and links client to community resources and medical services; interfaces with other service providers and client support system.Provides crisis intervention and prevention services to individuals and families.Provides consultation, education and prevention services.Documents and charts information about client assessment, individual service plans, progress notes, crisis education prevention plan, discharge summaries and other client related data, correspondence, medical records, etc; prepares and submits reports as required.Monitors and audits clinical and medical records and practices for compliance with regulatory, reimbursement and agency standards; reviews documentation for accuracy; assists with reviewing division policies and procedures.Develops collaborative relationships with community partners.Serves on a variety of committees as directed; prepares and distributes agendas; attends and participates in a variety of meetings.Attends professional conferences and trainings as required.Provides direct shift supervision of direct care staff in absence of CSU supervisors and Manager.Provides weekend coverage 1 weekend per month.Other duties as assigned.Varies shifts: Day, Evening, and Overnight shifts available.Position RequirementsMinimum requirements are a Master's degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or related field from an accredited college with a least one year experience working with the seriously mentally ill. Two years' experience working with dually diagnosed clients. The ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, holidays, and evenings. Must have excellent customer service skills.Licensed MH Professionals Preferred.CASC Preferred.Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.Starting Salary Range - $28.64/ hrEOE Statement - Richmond Behavioral Health Authority provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.