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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Clinical Therapist I ES

Portsmouth, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$29.35/hr - $37.79/hr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is looking for a Clinical Therapist I for the City of Portsmouth, providing crisis intervention and short-term counseling services to individuals in acute care psychiatric facilities. The role involves conducting assessments, coordinating care, and working independently as a clinical practitioner.

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Responsibilities

Conducts intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations; provides coordination and consultative services in cooperation with other community agencies; consults with psychiatrists and/or psychiatric nurses regarding medication and diagnoses; documents case records; and works independently as a clinical practitioner without ongoing clinical supervision

Conducts crisis intervention, responds to emergency situations; assists other units as needed and implements and maintains rules to provide for consumer safety; assesses disposition of consumers to determine level of intervention required and conducts group, individual and family therapy and works closely with school and hospital personnel on appropriate referrals

Serves as a liaison to staff members to discuss consumers' progress; adjusts treatment plans accordingly and maintains accurate consumer records; serves as a liaison with other agencies to maintain consumer care and case management; ensures that consumers receive appropriate services and treatment; and works closely with families to develop interventions, referrals, and linkage into the community

Performs other related work as required. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs

Qualification

Crisis interventionClinical servicesDiagnostic evaluationsQualified Mental Health ProfessionalMaster's DegreeCase managementGroup therapyCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solvingTime managementConfidentiality

Required

Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education or a related field

3-5 years' experience providing clinical services or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Certified Pre-Screener Eligible at the time of employment or, Certified Pre-screener Preferred. Certification status must be approved by Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) within 90 days post-employment

Requires a professional certification in the State of Virginia as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP)

An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and sex offender registry check

A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Individuals in this position cannot be listed as having a founded child abuse or neglect complaint

Must possess Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or have the ability to obtain certifications within 90 days from date of hire and maintain them as a condition of employment