Clinician (CD) - Emergency Services & Same Day Access

Salary: $64,189.00 - $78,000.00 Annually
Location : Washington Hwy, Ashland, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 202600096
Department: CSB- MH, SUD & Prevention
Opening Date: 04/17/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description
Make a difference in the lives of others while advancing your career in an award-winning workplace. As an Emergency Services & Same Day Access Clinician, you'll provide same-day behavioral health services to Hanover County citizens by supporting those in acute behavioral health crisis and those seeking access to ongoing supports. You'll serve as a critical link in connecting people with the care they need to support holistic wellbeing. You'll hone your clinical decision-making skills while interfacing with an interdisciplinary network that includes law enforcement, local hospitals, the regional jail, probation services, county schools, and regional crisis services.

Apply today and become part of Hanover County's mission to empower lives through compassionate behavioral health care. Click here to learn more about our team and the community we serve!
General Description: This is a professional position. The incumbent performs complex tasks to provide direct clinical, mental health and/or substance use disorder services to residents of Hanover County, to include crisis services. These services may be provided in a variety of settings to include an outpatient clinic, in the client's home or in the community.


Organization: The Clinician position is part of Hanover County's Career Development Program (CD). The Clinician Ladder has four (4) levels: Clinician I, II, III and IV. Incumbents normally report to a Clinical Supervisor and only the clinician III or IV may supervise limited staff or provide licensure supervision.


Essential Functions:

• Conducts initial screenings to determine services needs and appropriateness of requested services.
• Provides initial diagnostic assessments and develops service plans.
• Provides individual, family and group therapy.
• Provides outreach, crisis intervention, and pre-admission screenings.
• Provides treatment planning and case coordination for assigned cases.
• Completes paperwork, documentation and files as required.
• Participates in consultation and education activities in the community as assigned.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• May work outside of regular business hours

Working Conditions:

A. Hazards

• May interact with challenging family situations.

B. Environment

• Office
• Field

C. Physical Effort

• Minimal
• See Special Conditions

D. Exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Knowledge of and skills in human behavior change strategies and techniques, crisis intervention theory and techniques, DSM assessment and diagnosis, and various mental health treatment modalities/ethical issues in MH and SUD service delivery, required. Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to work effectively while managing multiple goals and processes, required. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, staff, Board members, and community groups. Computer Literacy required.

Education, Experience and Training : Master's degree in a degree that leads to a clinical license required with a minimum of six (6) months clinical experience. - OR - Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. Higher levels on the Career Ladder require additional education and experience and require certification as a LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) or LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor).


Special Conditions:

• Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
• Must obtain valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of employment to be eligible to operate a county vehicle
• TB test
• CPS (Child Protective Services) Check
• Twelve-month probationary period
• Scheduled hours to include evenings and weekends as appropriate
• Ability to register as a licensed eligible mental health professional within 90 days of employment and able to qualify for licensure requirements to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia within 3 years of employment.
• Must be able to successfully pass CPR/First Aide training as well as behavior management as required by regulation, including but not limited to Title 12 of the Virginia Administrative Code. This training process includes a hands-on, in-person demonstration of first aid and CPR competency, for successful completion. This demonstration requires bending, lifting, and completing activities on the floor.

Clinicians who work in the crisis division will work weekends, overnights, holidays, and inclement weather on a rotating basis. These clinicians are deemed essential personnel, with the responsibilities outlined in the Hanover County Human Resources Policy Manual.
SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Hanover County is proud to provide our employees with the following comprehensive benefits package. Hanover provides a benefit package that provides for you in times of need, they offer an ongoing level of financial security, peace-of-mind, and healthy work-life balance. This is part of our goal to make Hanover County an attractive place to work. To see exactly what you will find with our offerings, click the link below:
Benefits | Hanover County, VAThis is an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail. The Pamunkey Regional Jail and Library share some of the County benefits, please visit their website for more details.
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Are you currently licensed (LPC, LCSW) in Virginia or under supervision for licensure in Virginia?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you currently or have you been a Certified Pre-Admission Screening Clinician?

• Yes
• No

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This position will require you to work outside of normal business hours - including overnights, weekends, and holidays. Are you able and willing to work days, nights, weekends, and holiday.

• Yes
• No

04


Briefly describe your experience collaborating with community partners (e.g., law enforcement, hospital staff, crisis care) to support client care.
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Employees of Hanover County CSB are committed to promoting safety, respect, a sense of belonging, and trust with co-workers and the individuals we serve. How do you see yourself contributing to the goal?
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