Clinical Specialist - LPC, LCSW

Clinical Specialist – Community Based ServicesIMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Clinical Supervisor II and/or DirectorGENERAL DESCRIPTION: The incumbent is responsible for the direct oversight and supervision of a team of QMHP Clinicians, and other clinical staff. The incumbent performs tasks to oversee the provision of mental health and substance abuse services to clients of EMS of Virginia (Intensive In-home, Mental Health Skill Building, Crisis Stabilization, Mobile Crisis Response, CSA Services). These services may be provided in an outpatient clinic or in the client's home or the community. This position is based out of the office in North Chesterfield, VA, with some limited opportunities for telework.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for following through with referrals and completing assessments (initial, reassessments, comprehensive assessments)Responsible for case assignment and maintenance of client careEnsures that billable hours are achieved for clients assigned to counselors under his/her supervisionCompletes service authorization requestsIdentifies and finds solutions for problems with service deliveryInterviews and hires new staffStaff training and developmentProvides weekly supervision to staffPlans and facilitates team meetings and group supervision with Clinical SupervisorsCompletes clinical supervision notes and logsEvaluates staff performanceWorks with Clinical Supervisors and Director on personnel decisions, including position appointments, terminations, issues, and disciplinary actionsWorks with the team on devising policies and procedures to ensure sufficient and effective services and compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and statutesResponsible for reviewing treatment plans and progress notesOversees the management of client and records and compliancePerforms routine chart auditsProvides support and follow through on overall service and operational compliance in collaboration with the teamMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience Candidate must be licensed or licensed-eligible as an LPC or LCSW to provide clinical services by the State of Virginia, with experience providing mental health and substance abuse services. Candidate should have experience with staff supervision, program compliance, and program development, with the ability to provide subject matter expertise and overall program guidance as EMS of Virginia establishes and builds new services in line with Project BRAVO Phase 2. Knowledge, skills, and abilities Ability to set strategic objectives for mid-size social service organization; working knowledge of human services system, roles of human services personnel, and relevant community resources; ability to screen, hire, manage, and evaluate staff; ability to conduct and facilitate meetings; knowledge of the principles, and techniques of counseling services to youth, families, and adults with mental illness and substance abuse concerns; ability to maintain effective working relationships with other social services providers, service purchasers, and clients; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Employees must pass a State Police Criminal Record Check, Department of Social Services Record and FBI Checks. Employees are also required to complete a Tuberculosis Screening Test upon employment and every year thereafter. Employees shall be provided trainings in behavior management, CPR, and First Aid upon employment.Benefits:Health: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, cancer insurance, critical illness insurance; Healthiest You / Teledoc (full-time)PTO: 80 hours per year to start (full-time)10 paid holidays per year (full-time)Retirement: IRA with up to 3% company matchHybrid work with flexibilityPay range: $30-$32 / hourJoin a Top Workplace as recognized in the Richmond Times-Dispatch for the past 5 years!