Clinician I/II CReST Program Hybrid

Company: RBHA
Location: Gum Spring
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

Description

RBH is now offering sign-on bonus opportunities for qualifying professionals!
Richmond Behavioral Health has an exciting new opportunity for a Clinician I/II to join our CReST team. This position is responsible for the direct provision of emergency, counseling, and intensive case management/coordination services as part of the Region 4 Crisis Response & Stabilization Team (CReST). Work is performed under the limited supervision of the CReST Supervisor and/or CReST Program Manager.
Crisis Response & Stabilization Team (CReST) is a resource for the residents of Region 4 who are in a mental health crisis and need help. With quick response and with assistance connecting to ongoing services, CReST hopes to reduce the cycles of crises and prevent the need for acute psychiatric hospitalizations.
CReST provides a therapeutic response to crisis and is staffed with LMHP-E/LMHP Clinicians providing short term crisis counseling. CReST serves across the lifespan and regardless of insurance. New clinicians will have the opportunity to specialize in adult, children and/or cross-population teams.

Hybrid telework and flexible schedules, with a primary site location at one of the Region 4 CSB's.
Overnight positions available: 12 hour shifts, 8a-8p, rotating to include varied weekends/days.
Essential Functions
Directly provides emergency supports and short-term crisis counseling services to adults, children, adolescents, and families presenting with significant emotional and behavioral needs, and in psychiatric distress/crisis, as assigned by the CReST Supervisor and according to the program model.
Determines immediate, short, and long-term service needs of the individual and/or family; conducts thorough evaluation and prepares comprehensive assessment.
Develops and implements crisis response plans for individuals and families served through the CReST program.
Refers and ensures linkage of individual and family to other needed services and community resources.
Coordinates individual care with family and other applicable service providers.
Conducts home visits, and school and other community site visits as required and/or permitted.
Monitors, documents, and reports on individual and family treatment progress.
Prepares, documents in, and fully maintains the electronic health records (EHR) of assigned CReST cases.
Collects and enters required individual consumer data and submits reports on individual consumer progress.
Positively communicates and maintains good working relationships with community partners.
Actively participates in all required trainings and meetings with CReST team members, supervisors, and clinical staff.
Maintains CReST caseload as required.
May serve in the role of a Certified Pre-Screener, when applicable.
Performs work and assists with essential tasks as assigned. Supervises student interns as directed.

Position Requirements

Education and Experience
Master's degree with coursework in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field and moderate experience working with clients with behavioral health disorders and/or developmental disabilities in a behavioral healthcare setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualifying staff will be eligible for a 4K sign-on bonus as defined by the terms and conditions of the approved sign-on bonus policy.
Special Requirements
Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Current Virginia license as an LCSW, LPC, LCP, or License-Eligible/License-Eligible within 90 days of hire
Clinic and community-based work required.
Travel required; must possess valid driver's license.
Benefits
Agency Vehicles
Agency Cell Phone and Laptop
Licensure Supervision
16 Paid Holidays
Trainings for Professional Development
Supplemental Pay: Signing bonus, plus an additional 6.25% for Essential Staff

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Open Date

4/1/2025

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 $60,873.82- LMHP-E, Clinician II $65,734.87- LCSW, LPC, LCP. Advertised rate includes 6.25% diff. which is offered to essential staff.

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.

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