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Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week) - position will initially work Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., hours and specific days will be adjusted as the program expands.
Location: Lynchburg, VA 24501, office-based and is not a remote working position
POSITION SUMMARY
The Crisis Response Coordinator will supervise mobile crisis teams responding to individuals experiencing an acute crisis in the community. This position will supervise a multi-disciplinary team of approximately ten clinicians including QMHP, QMHP-E, LMHP-E, and LMHP staff. The Crisis Response Team Coordinator will assist the Clinical Director in the development of community mobile response programming. It is preferred that this position has experience with providing crisis services to individuals
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in an applicable human services field and licensure in the State of Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LPC, LCSW, LMFT in VA).
- Preferred that candidate has one to two years of prior supervisory experience in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
RELATED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of behavior modification; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); emergency interventions; family, group, and individual therapies; psychosocial education; risk assessments; substance abuse interventions; etc.; Excellent clinical judgment and the ability to make quick clinically sound decisions for crisis situations, for children and youth 18 and under; 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; Ability to effectively manage employee performance, communicate expectations and objectively rate performance of assigned employees; Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques; Ability to communicate effectively in order to facilitate treatment and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team; Ability to develop reports, create presentations and communicate findings to both internal and external audiences; Ability to address performance concerns in a constructive manner; Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships; Ability to manage a budget and stay within budget expectations; 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 client at 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; Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holiday, etc.) as required.
HORIZON ENVIRONMENT
Horizon Behavioral Health Community Services Board (CSB) is located in the beautiful heart of Central Virginia. Whether your passions be hiking the Appalachian Trails, kayaking the James River Blueways, or a Sunday drive along the world-famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Lynchburg Virginia offers small-town southern charm with an active culture of music festivals, outdoor activities, world-class performing arts, and a revitalized downtown that places Lynchburg at the top of the in 2019 Best Place for Millennials to Move charts. Horizon is also the proud recipient of Living in Lynchburg’s 2021 Giving Back Award, Best of Lynchburg for Counseling Services for multiple consecutive years, and again named Best Place to Work by Lynchburg Business Magazine in 2023!
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 throughout 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).
