Clinician LMHP or LMHP-E
Horizon Behavioral Heal
Summary
Hours: full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Location: Bedford, VA. Compensation is dependent on experience.
Job description
Position Summary
The Clinician LMHP/LMHP-E will assess the needs of individuals referred to the program and use information obtained to develop and implement appropriate treatment approaches and counseling support services. These services include developing individual treatment plans, conducting assessments, providing counseling services, and educating individuals on available community resources.
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)
- Licensed Mental Health Professional / License Mental Health Professional-Eligible
- No experience required.
Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of evidence-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; etc. 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. Perform clinical interviews in order to obtain information and to formulate appropriate treatment plans.
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 Horizon worksite; transport clients, provide services to clients other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon 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.
Requirements
- 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)
- Licensed Mental Health Professional / License Mental Health Professional-Eligible
- No experience required.
- Knowledge of evidence-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; etc.
- 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.
- Perform clinical interviews in order to obtain information and to formulate appropriate treatment plans.
- 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 Horizon worksite; transport clients, provide services to clients other locations.
- Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon 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.
Benefits
- Virginia Retirement System
- Life insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Annual leave policy
- Sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Wellness programs
- Student loan repayment
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment
- University tuition discounts
Company overview
Horizon Behavioral Heal is a mental health care organization dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and communities. As a healthcare provider specializing in mental wellness, the organization focuses on delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, counseling services, and psychological support programs. Their services likely encompass individual therapy, group counseling, crisis intervention, and community outreach initiatives aimed at addressing various mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, and substance abuse issues. Operating within the mental health care sector, Horizon Behavioral Heal emphasizes a holistic approach to treatment, potentially incorporating both traditional psychotherapy techniques and innovative therapeutic modalities. The organization plays a crucial role in improving mental health outcomes by offering accessible, quality care while promoting mental health awareness and destigmatization within the communities they serve. Their commitment to patient-centered care and professional excellence positions them as an important contributor to the broader healthcare ecosystem focused on behavioral health and psychological well-being.