Licensed Clinical Supervisor (School-Based)

SAFREST Resources has partnered with a passionate behavioral health organization located in Lynchburg, VA. They are seeking a Licensed Clinician for a School Based Licensed Clinical Coordinator (Supervisor) role. Benefits:

• Eligible for $50,000 loan forgiveness after 2 years
• Participation in Virginia Retirement System (VRS)--exclusively for public service workers in VA
• Life, health, dental, vision, PTO, and paid holidays
• Generous annual leave policy
• Company-paid licensing and training
• Full reimbursement for virtual CEUs

Position Summary

Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Lynchburg, VA 24501

The Clinical Coordinator will work directly with the Director of School Based Services to manage and oversee the program in Lynchburg City Schools.  This position will supervise both residents in counseling and licensed clinicians providing therapy to students/clients in selected schools.  This position will also indirectly supervise case managers who are based out of selected schools.  Primary duties also include meeting with school administrators at least monthly to address needs and strengths of the program, and staff cases referred for services. The position may have responsibilities of completing intakes and assessments for services.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 60-hour Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in an applicable human services field and licensure in the State of Virginia as an LPC, LMFT, LCSW or Clinical Psychologist.
• Three years of relevant clinical experience, including at least 2 years of post-licensing experience working with persons with serious mental illness. Experience must also include at least 1 year of supervisory experience in a mental health setting.

RELATED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of school-based programs; Knowledge of evidenced based practices to include but not limited to; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); emergency interventions; family, group, and individual therapies;, psychosocial education; risk assessments; sex offender treatment; substance abuse interventions; group, family and individual therapy; Knowledge of clinical supervision requirements and techniques; Knowledge of community mental health and public health in order to provide advocacy and enhance an individual’s treatment and access to community resources; Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse; Knowledge of psychiatric/medical medications/treatments; Knowledge of effective employee performance, communicate expectations and objectively rate performance of assigned employees; Ability to communicate effectively in order to facilitate treatment and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team; Ability to operate a motor vehicle; Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holiday, etc.) as required; Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver’s license. May be called upon to travel to any worksite; transport clients, provide services to client in other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and meetings may require travel to a variety of sites; Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed.