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HORIZON BEHAVIORAL SERVICES - Lynchburg, VA
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About the position
The Clinician (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Resident) working in Crisis Stabilization with youth will provide direct, intensive nonresidential or residential direct care and treatment to non-hospitalized individuals experiencing an acute crisis that may jeopardize their current community living situation. Crisis stabilization is intended to avert hospitalization or re-hospitalization; provide normative environments with a high assurance of safety and security for crisis intervention; stabilize individuals in crisis; and mobilize the resources of the community support system, family members, and others for ongoing rehabilitation and recovery.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and treatment to youth experiencing acute crises.
- Avert hospitalization or re-hospitalization through crisis stabilization.
- Ensure safety and security for individuals in crisis.
- Mobilize community resources and support systems for rehabilitation and recovery.
Requirements
- Master's Degree from an accredited program in counseling (60-hr Master's Program).
- No experience required; experience with adults in an outpatient setting preferred.
- Related credentials: Resident in Professional Counseling, Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, Resident in Licensed Marriage, Family Therapy, Resident in Substance Abuse Treatment, or eligibility to apply for residency.
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
- Knowledge of community mental health and public health.
- Knowledge of psychiatric/medical medications/treatments.
Benefits
- Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
- Options for life, health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous annual leave policy with separate sick leave and paid holidays.
- Annual wellness programs and community interaction opportunities.
- Eligibility for clinical student loan repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- Discounts at local universities for continuing education.
