Clinical Therapist

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Clinician I/II to join our Crisis Response & Stabilization Team (CReST) at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA). As a member of our team, you will play a critical role in providing emergency, counseling, and intensive case management/coordination services to individuals and families in crisis.

• Provide direct emergency supports and short-term crisis counseling services to adults, children, adolescents, and families presenting with significant emotional and behavioral needs.
• Determine immediate, short, and long-term service needs of individuals and families, conducting thorough evaluations and preparing comprehensive assessments.
• Develop and implement crisis response plans for individuals and families served through the CReST program.
• Refer and ensure linkage of individuals and families to other needed services and community resources.
• Coordinate individual care with family and other applicable service providers.
• Conduct home visits, and school and other community site visits as required and/or permitted.
• Monitor, document, and report on individual and family treatment progress.
• Prepare, document in, and fully maintain the electronic health records (EHR) of assigned CReST cases.
• Collect and enter required individual consumer data and submit reports on individual consumer progress.
• Positively communicate and maintain good working relationships with community partners.
• Actively participate in all required trainings and meetings with CReST team members, supervisors, and clinical staff.

• 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.
• 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.

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