Senior Clinician

Salary: $71,395.00 - $96,382.00 Annually
Location : Chesterfield, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-00268
Department: Mental Health Support Services
Opening Date: 10/13/2025
Closing Date: 1/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Minimum Qualifications
PLEASE NOTE: BFOQ-BILINGUAL (English & Spanish). Must have verbal, written and reading fluency in both English and Spanish to be considered for this position.

Who We Are:
Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is the provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services for children and adults in Chesterfield County. The Adult Mental Health Outpatient team is seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Clinician to join our team. We are a dedicated group of licensed professionals providing mental health counseling to adults 18 years of age and older. Team members apply individualized therapeutic approaches to a wide variety of mental health issues and challenges faced by Chesterfield County residents. While we offer telehealth services, this position does not currently include the option for a remote work schedule.

Minimum Education and Experience:
Master's degree in human services or related field; three years of experience related to assigned program; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts of normal and abnormal human behavior, personality development, family and group dynamics; considerable knowledge of and an ability to apply a variety of psychotherapeutic treatment techniques/modalities; adherence to basic ethics appropriate for a professional helping relationship; knowledge of mental health diagnoses, assessment, and/or psychological and educational testing; some knowledge of consultation program; considerable knowledge of psychosocial history development; very good interviewing and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. Computer proficiency skills; working knowledge of electronic health record systems. Demonstrated ability to lead others. Ability to provide focused counseling services preferred; skilled in the use of evidence-based treatment modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) preferred.

Additional Requirements:
• Must hold an active professional license in the State of Virginia (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) or be fully licensed within 6 months of hire.
• Verbal and written fluency in both Spanish and English required.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
Duties

Duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Provides short term therapy to address depression, anxiety, relationship, self-esteem, and a myriad of other concerns from a trauma-informed perspective while using evidence-based practices;
• Develops and monitors clinical treatment plans to address identified needs and goals for provided services;
• Stays up to date with current and new research and best practices in mental health treatment;
• Conducts trauma-informed, evidenced based assessment and treatment services;
• May serve as a lead worker to Clinicians, interns, etc. and assists in providing clinical supervision and training;
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation is inputted in an electronic health record in accordance with state licensure, Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS), and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards for practice;
• Participates in educational opportunities, review professional publications, and participate in professional or agency organizations/committees as requested;
• Collaborates with treatment team regarding client referrals related to medication, hospitalization, or intensive specialized treatment; and
• Performs other work as required.

PLEASE NOTE: Position open until filled (first review to begin October 20, 2025).

Previous applicants do not need to re-apply. Applications will remain under consideration until position is filled.
Shift

Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with two required evenings past 5:00 p.m. on either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday

Work Location

Mental Health Support Services
Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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01

What is your highest level of education completed? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Some High School
• High School/GED
• Some College
• 2 year College degree (Associate's)
• 4 year College degree (Bachelor's)
• Master's Degree

02

Do you currently possess an active professional license in Virginia (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LSATP)? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of experience do you have providing individual therapy to adults? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 - 10 years
• 10 - 15 years
• More than 15 years

04

Are you fluent in English and Spanish verbally and in writing? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Yes
• No

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