REACH Crisis Clinician I or II *SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE*

Description

RBH is now offering sign-on bonus opportunities for qualifying professionals!

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking full-time Crisis Clinicians to perform intermediate skilled human support work performing clinical and crisis response services as part of the REACH Clinical team, conducting emergency outreach and crisis response to clients with serious and persistent mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders to assist them in maintaining safety and over all stability in community Position requires providing supportive assistance and advocacy in maintaining client's financial, housing, medical, psychiatric and social needs, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Clinical Supervisor I or II.

Essential Functions

Provides Crisis Response for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and intense behavior needs

Responds to hospitals, family homes, group homes, crisis assessment centers, CSBs and other community locations

Triages phone calls that come in on the 24/7 Crisis Response Hotline

Provides clinical case updates to the rest of the REACH Team

Maintains communication and relationships with community partners

Strong case conceptualization skills

Participates in required meetings with team members, supervisors, and clinical staff

Coordinates individual's care with identified CSB/BHA Case Manager/Support Coordinator and applicable community providers, including Emergency Services, case management, group homes, guardian I AR, medical personnel and other supports

Conducts and prepares intake assessments; prepares comprehensive/consultative service evaluations; develops and prepares crisis response plans; completes crisis triage forms

Collects required data and produces documentation on consumer access and utilization of REACH services

Completes REACH-sponsored/required trainings on an ongoing basis

Utilizes electronic health record for documentation purposes

Completes all required documentation collaboratively with individuals I systems of care

Attends and/or makes presentations at clinical educational teams and multi-disciplinary team meetings

Provides crisis support and back-up coverage to the Crisis Therapeutic Home when requested

Position Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of the principles and practices of providing care to the emotionally disturbed, socially dysfunctional, behaviorally disordered, mentally ill and/or substance abusive clients and their families; general knowledge of community resources and human services network; general knowledge of community-based behavioral health principles and psychotherapeutic treatment techniques; general knowledge of the theories and techniques of counseling and crisis intervention; thorough knowledge of intake techniques and procedures; ability to evaluate and screen clients; ability to prepare adequate records and to report findings and data effectively; ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, associates, service providers and the general public.

Education and Experience

Licensed Mental Health Professionals or License Eligible Professionals required to include a master's degree with coursework in counseling, social work, psychology or related field and moderate experience working with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and mental health, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires fingering, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions; worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Special Requirements

Clinic and community work required.

Required to work as part of on-call rotation covering days, nights and weekends, as well as holiday coverage.

Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Open Date
1/7/2026

Close Date

About the Organization
Join the Fearless!


Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and is the statutorily established public entity responsible for providing mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and prevention services to the citizens of the City of Richmond.

Our Mission:
RBHA promotes health, wellness, and recovery for the people and communities we serve.

Our Vision:
An inclusive, healthy community where individuals are inspired to reach their highest potential.

Our Values:
Equity / Innovation / Quality / Inclusion / Accessibility / Transparency / Compassion / Integrity

Creating Healthy Communities - One Person, One Family, One Community at a time.

RBHA is committed to providing behavioral health services to all Richmond residents regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, or national origin.

Services are provided directly by RBHA staff and through contracts with private providers in the community. Funding is received through fees from consumers, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City of Richmond, and local and state grants.

Starting Salary Range
Clinician I $59,584.73 | Clinician II $64,342.85 (plus 6.25% differential)

EOE 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.

This position is currently accepting applications.