Mental Health Clinician - ACT - Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board

Mental Health Clinician - ACT (Assertive Community Treatment)

Annual Salary: $51, 253

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Join our dedicated team at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Full-Time Mental Health Clinician in Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). This is an exciting opportunity for License Eligible Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or License Eligible Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) professionals looking to make a genuine impact in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. Working onsite, you'll be part of a collaborative team committed to providing empathetic and excellent service. You'll engage with clients in a flexible and supportive environment that prioritizes their well-being. In this role, you will have the chance to enhance your professional skills while making a difference daily.

The expected pay for this position is $51,253, reflecting our commitment to recognizing excellence in our staff. You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and Virginia Retirement System. We invite you to apply and become part of a premier community service provider that values integrity and safety in all aspects of care.

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board: Our Mission

Since 1971, Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality, essential, and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with a mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

What's your day like?

As a Full-Time Mental Health Clinician at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you will be responsible for managing a diverse caseload that includes homeless adults with mental illness and clients dealing with co-occurring substance abuse disorders. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive assessments and provide individual, group, and family therapy, alongside short-term crisis intervention services. You'll develop individualized treatment plans and facilitate essential referrals, ensuring clients receive necessary case management support.

Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with other agency staff to coordinate client care and actively participate in client staffing discussions. Additionally, you'll maintain accurate client records, prepare diagnostic reports, and identify community resources to enhance client linkages. Your role will also involve attending and testifying at hearings related to client care, documenting service data, and assisting in the orientation of volunteers and students, ultimately contributing to a supportive and effective mental health care environment.

Are you a good fit for this Mental Health Clinician (Master level) - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) job?

To thrive as a Full-Time Mental Health Clinician at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, applicants must possess a Master's Degree in Counseling or Social Work, along with at least one year of experience in a clinical or hospital psychiatric care setting, which includes substance abuse counseling, crisis intervention, and case management functions. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong clinical skills, enabling them to conduct thorough assessments and deliver effective individual, group, and family therapy. Proficiency in documentation and reporting is essential, as is the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Strong communication skills, empathy, and a commitment to safety and excellence will enhance success in this rewarding position.

Position Requirements: Master's Degree in Counseling or Social Work and 1 year experience in clinical/hospital psychiatric care setting including substance abuse counseling crisis intervention and case management functions. Must provide proof of registration for supervision toward licensure with the LPC or LCSW Virginia Licensing Board within 90 days of employment.

Ready to join our team?

If you have these qualities and meet the basic job requirements, we'd love to have you on our team. Apply now using our online application!

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.