Mental Health Professional (Licensed)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description: Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP)

General: Full-time position (exempt) at forty (40) hours per week. Compensation is based upon qualifications and previous experience. Full benefits included.

Reports to: Programs Manager

Defined

The Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) at FAHASS provides comprehensive mental health and psychosocial services across two distinct service tracks: Ryan White Part B-funded mental health & psychosocial support for uninsured and underinsured people living with HIV (PLWH), and billable outpatient psychotherapy services for insured patients at the Mosaic Care Center. The LMHP serves as the lead mental health clinician for the organization, providing direct services, and oversight of mental health programming. This position plays a critical role in advancing integrated, whole-person care for LGBTQ+ individuals, PLWH, and other underserved communities within the FAHASS continuum of care.

This position is open to licensed clinical psychologists (PhD or PsyD), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT).

Employment Standards

• Current, unencumbered license in the Commonwealth of Virginia as one of the following: Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PhD or PsyD), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Required.
• Graduate degree appropriate to the license held, from a regionally accredited institution, required: a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology (PhD or PsyD); a Master's in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program; or a Master's in counseling or marriage and family therapy from a program meeting Virginia Board of Counseling requirements.
• Minimum of two (2) years of post-licensure clinical experience in mental health, behavioral health, or a related setting preferred.
• Experience providing clinical services to people living with HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ individuals, or other medically underserved populations strongly preferred.
• Experience with third-party billing, insurance credentialing, and managed care documentation required or willingness to obtain prior to service delivery.
• Eligibility to provide clinical supervision under the requirements of the applicant's Virginia licensing board, and experience supervising unlicensed or provisionally licensed clinicians, preferred.
• Familiarity with Ryan White Part B program requirements and psychosocial service definitions preferred.
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) and practice management systems; proficiency with TherapyNotes or similar behavioral health platform preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a benefit.

Key Responsibilities

Ryan White Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Services

• Provide individual supportive counseling to uninsured and underinsured Ryan White-eligible PLWH, consistent with Virginia's Ryan White Part B Mental Health Support service category definitions.
• Facilitate or oversee HIV-related support groups, including planning, facilitation, documentation, and evaluation of group effectiveness.
• Screen clients for mental health, substance use, and psychosocial needs using standardized tools (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7, AUDIT-C) and document results appropriately.
• Complete all required documentation for Ryan White services in CAREWare, including service contacts, referrals, and outcome data, per VDH reporting standards.
• Contribute to monthly and quarterly Ryan White grant reports, performance measure tracking, and programmatic workplan goals.

Outpatient Psychotherapy Services (Insured Patients)

• Provide individual outpatient psychotherapy to insured patients at Mosaic Care Center, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and evidence-based therapeutic intervention, within the scope of practice of the clinician's license.
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans reflecting the patient's presenting needs, goals, strengths, and barriers.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic modalities appropriate to the patient population, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), trauma-informed care, couples and family systems approaches, and other person-centered approaches.
• Maintain diagnostic accuracy using the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), including documentation of appropriate diagnostic codes.
• Conduct ongoing mental status assessments, monitor treatment response, and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Perform risk assessments and develop safety plans for patients presenting with suicidal ideation, self-harm, or other safety concerns; coordinate crisis intervention as needed.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Practitioner and Mosaic Care Center clinical team to provide integrated, coordinated behavioral health care within the primary care setting.
• Coordinate with external psychiatrists, prescribers, and behavioral health providers for co-management of complex cases, medication consultation, or step-up care as needed.

Integrated Care & Team Collaboration

• Participate actively in interdisciplinary care team meetings, case conferences, and clinical huddles to ensure coordinated, whole-person care.
• Serve as a clinical resource and consultant to case managers, outreach staff, and other FAHASS team members on mental health, behavioral health, and psychosocial topics.
• Collaborate with HIV care and Mosaic Care Center staff to identify and address patient mental health and substance use needs as part of routine care.
• Provide consultation on trauma-informed care, culturally affirming practice, and LGBTQ+ mental health to support organizational capacity.
• Participate in staff meetings, all-hands sessions, and organizational events as required.

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to affirming, trauma-informed, culturally responsive mental health practice for LGBTQ+ individuals, people living with HIV, and other underserved communities.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and manage complex clinical situations with sound ethical judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clinical documentation, client communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Proficiency with TherapyNotes or comparable behavioral health EHR platform; ability to learn and navigate CAREWare and other organizational data systems.
• Ability to manage an independent caseload while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
• Possession of a valid state driver's license may be required for some activities.
• Occasional evening availability may be required for support group programming or client access.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times and work effectively within a team framework.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Executive Director in support of FAHASS policies and mission.

Fredericksburg Area Health and Support Services (FAHASS) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FAHASS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.