MST Clinician - Resident in Counseling or Licensed

Job Description

Job Description

Hours : full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Location : Lynchburg VA, 24501

Compensation dependent on experience

Position Summary

The MST Clinician provides Multi-systemic therapy (MST) in home and community settings for youth ages 11-17 who have received referral for the treatment of behavioral or emotional problems by the juvenile justice, behavioral health, school, or child welfare systems. The position will conduct the initial assessment, document individual's diagnosis / es, identify how service needs match the level of care criteria. The position will work collaboratively with the MST team to provide therapeutic interventions, crisis intervention, and care coordination.in the individual's natural environment. Must be available for periodic on-call 24 / 7 to provide safety planning and crisis intervention. This position works under the clinical supervision of a licensed professional and will receive clinical supervision hours at no cost to the employee.

Required Education and Experience

• Master's Degree from a program that prepares individuals to practice counseling (60-hr Master's Program), which is offered by a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency. (Re : 54.1-3500 of the Code of Virginia)
• No experience is required.
• Related credentials : Resident in Professional Counseling, Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, Resident in Licensed Marriage, Family Therapy, Resident in Substance Abuse Treatment, or eligibility to apply for residency. Note : New hires will be expected to apply for clinical supervision and residency within 30 days of hire.

Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

intellectual disabilities and substance abuse

THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY

We’re proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community through the year. Horizon’s clinical sites are NHSC / HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment, and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs. If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.

To Apply – Please visit our online career center at https : / / www.horizonbh.org / careers /

Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).