Do you have a bachelor's degree in a human services field who enjoy working in a positive team environment?

The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team Clinician provides home and community-based services to adults diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness who are at high risk for repeated hospitalization, incarceration, and homelessness. ACT is an evidence-based model that has been used for over 40 years to help individuals to live stable, successful lives.

Must enjoy working with a team! This position requires frequent local travel utilizing agency vehicles, as 75% of services are provided in the community.

Starting Pay: $20.08/hour. Additional compensation commensurate upon experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree that meets requirements to register for QMHP.
• Experience: One year experience working in a human services field preferred.
• Licensure/Certifications: Must meet requirements to register with the Virginia board of counseling as a QMHP-Trainee. Qualified Mental Health Professional Adult (QMHP-A) registration preferred.
• Safe Driving Record: Safe driving record required (no more than two moving violations in the last three years and no criminal violations in the last five years).
• Background Check: Candidates who are offered a position are required to undergo a background check and drug screen.

Why work at BRBH?

• Be a part of the change: This position exists to ensure that ACT services are comprehensive and effective in helping individuals with a high level of need to remain safe and stable in the community. ACT is an evidenced-based model that has helped individuals achieve success in reducing hospitalization, homeless, and incarceration for over 40 years.
• Team collaboration: Join a skilled team providing services including counseling, case management, medication management, and peer support. The whole team comes together to help individuals with severe and persistent mental illness to achieve stability and fulfill their potential.
• Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy - 21 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day, plus 10 paid holidays.
• We offer great benefits, including VRS (Virginia Retirement System)! Click here for more information: http://www.brbh.org/benefits/
• Want to know more? Check out our page on Glassdoor to see employee reviews and more information about BRBH: http://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Blue-Ridge-Behavioral-Healthcare-EI_IE464369.11,43.htm

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) is one of forty Community Services Boards established under the Code of Virginia to provide comprehensive services for individuals who have mental health disorders, intellectual disability, or substance use disorders. We are charged also with continuously monitoring and evaluating our services to ensure their cost effectiveness and applicability to current citizen needs. BRBH operates multiple programs throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 350 employees working to provide or support our services. We are proud to have served our community for over forty years. Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employment. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.