Company Summary

At Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Hope is Spoken Here. Our mission is to provide quality, community-based services that prevent and address mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

We put people first-ensuring every individual is treated with dignity and respect while providing flexible, affordable, and timely services.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve as a Therapist or Licensed Therapist, Monday-Friday; day shift.

Position Summary/Responsibilities

The Therapist in the Juvenile/Domestic Court Services Unit provides counseling services for children, adolescents, and their families. This position serves as a liaison between BRBH and Roanoke Valley Juvenile Detention Center (RVJDC) administrative staff and provides mental health services to youth within RVJDC.

Responsibilities include:

• performing activities related to client services and agency procedures (including assessments, treatment planning, discharge planning, referrals, etc.), documenting client services, interacting with other professionals in the client's interest, and providing necessary crisis intervention.
• providing therapy to clients to address their mental health issues during incarceration.
• serving as a mentor or coach for other therapists and case managers
• training RVJDC administrative staff regarding mental health related topics; answering day to day administrative questions involving documentation of EHR and/or practical application of RVJDC and/or BRBH policies and procedures; and perform quarterly chart audits.

Hiring Range

The anticipated base salary for the Therapist position is $51,630.81 to $55,940.32. The anticipated salary for the Licensed Therapist position is $66,627.61 to $70,937.12. Actual compensation offered within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities), geographic location, complexity of role, and other relevant business considerations. We kindly ask that candidates do not discuss compensation until after an offer of employment is extended.

Requirements

• Education: This position requires a minimum of a Master's degree in a human services field that fulfills the criteria for eligibility for professional licensure as a professional counselor or clinical social worker in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience which includes attainment of licensure (Licensed Therapist).
• Licenses/Certifications: Eligible for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Background Check: Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry report will be required upon selection.
• Safe Driving Record: This position requires transporting clients or driving agency vehicles. Candidates must have a good driving record, which is defined as no more than two moving violations in the last three years and no criminal moving violations in the last five years.

Special Work Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate verbally in one-on-one situations and facilitate meetings. The employee must also be able to communicate effectively in writing. While performing the duties of this job, employee will often sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach above their head. There is use of hands at the computer and driving. The employee may occasionally lift and/or carry 5 pounds and pushes or pulls up to 5 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (computer). Specific hearing required by this job includes normal tones and soft tones (client speaking). Travel up to 20% of work time may be required. Almost all travel is local but there is occasional travel outside of local area.

Why work at BRBH?

• Free licensure supervision for LPC or LCSW!
• Team atmosphere: Our small team works hard to change lives.
• 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: https://www.brbh.org/careers/
• Stable Employer: BRBH provides multiple programs and services throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 350 employees working to provide quality care to our clients. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. BRBH maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.

EOE Statement

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation general identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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