Clinician I or II-SUD Outpatient Services

Description

The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking a full time Clinician I/II to support our SUD Outpatient Services Team. The successful canidates will perform intermediate professional work providing direct clinical service to clients involving intake, assessing client needs, developing treatment plans, providing prevention services , managing cases, providing therapy, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned supervisor.

Essential Functions

Develops and facilitates psycho-educational groups for Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient services; provides individual, family and group counseling; implements treatment plans; coordinates daily treatment schedule.

Monitors and manages an assigned caseload.

Provides crisis intervention services to individuals and families.

Develops and maintains administrative and clinical files; prepares various reports and case related correspondence.

Provides consultation, education and prevention services; provides drug and alcohol testing.

Participates in clinical, administrative and supervisory meetings; collaborates with other staff members concerning cases.

Performs intakes, client assessments and diagnostic interviews, and develops and writes comprehensive intake and diagnostic summaries and reports; conducts mental health assessment and monitors level of functioning.

Delivers, provides and monitors medications; provides physician and staff with updates; maintains medical records in accordance with standards.

Prioritizes medication and lab work monitoring with medical staff to maintain compliance.

Manages and documents contacts; enters and updates information in database.

Coordinates case management services; coordinates and links client to community resources and medical services; interfaces with other service providers and client support system.

Attends professional conferences and trainings as required.

Provides child minding assistance to clients attending treatment groups, as needed.

Provides transportation assistance, as needed.

Attends court as needed to update the court on the participant's progress and/or status of new referrals.

Supervises student interns as directed.

Performs intermediate professional work providing direct clinical service to clients involving intake, assessing client needs, developing treatment plans, providing prevention services , managing cases, providing therapy, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned supervisor.

Position Requirements

Required:

Minimum requirements are a Master's degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or related field from an accreted college with a least one year experience working with the seriously mentally ill. Must have excellent customer service skills.

Licensed/LMHP-E Professionals and/or CSAC preferred

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Open Date
11/19/2025

Close Date

About the Organization
Join the Fearless

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

Creating Healthy Communities - One Person, One Family, One Community at a time.

RBHA is committed to providing behavioral health services to all Richmond residents regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, or national origin.

Services are provided directly by RBHA staff and through contracts with private providers in the community. Funding is received through fees from consumers, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City of Richmond, and local and state grants.

Starting Salary Range
Clinician I $59,584.73 Clinician II $64,342.85

EOE Statement
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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