Clinician - Substance Abuse (re-ad 25-00347)

Chesterfield County - Chesterfield, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Chesterfield, VA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Clinician position within the Adult Substance Use Services Outpatient Program is an entry-level role focused on providing therapeutic services to individuals with substance use disorders. The clinician will conduct assessments, diagnose conditions, and develop treatment plans while working under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional. This role is integral to supporting clients in their recovery journey and requires a strong understanding of human behavior and psychotherapeutic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Completes both screening assessments and comprehensive assessments.
• Diagnoses substance use disorders and other co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Conducts assessments for appropriate ASAM level of care.
• Determines treatment recommendations for individuals who are justice-involved with local Community Corrections, State Probation, ASAP, and Department of Social Services.
• Provides substance use case management, individual therapy, and group therapy under supervision.
• Performs other work as required.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Services field.
• One year of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities and developing behavior plans, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• One year of experience providing services to individuals diagnosed with a substance use disorder.
• Knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria is preferred.
• Experience serving individuals with a co-occurring mental health condition is preferred.
• Experience utilizing Motivational Interviewing as a therapy approach is preferred.
• Experience working in a Community Services Board is preferred.
• Considerable knowledge of normal and abnormal human behavior, personality development, family and group dynamics.
• Ability to apply a variety of psychotherapeutic treatment techniques.
• Knowledge of mental health diagnoses, assessment, and/or psychological and educational testing.
• Very good interviewing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Experience navigating technology including documentation in an Electronic Health Record.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of consultation programs.
• Experience in a Community Services Board.

Benefits

• Option for either a five-day work week or a four-day work week.
• Telehealth services offered to participants in the program.