NRVCS has been rated one of the best places to work in Montgomery County. We are searching for a diverse, energetic, self starting Intensive Program Clinician to join our talented and growing team.

Description

The Intensive Program Clinician I for Regional Mobile Crisis, provides direct intensive community treatment services for individuals in the Region III Regional Mobile Crisis team diagnosed with behavioral health diagnoses. Works as part of the Regional Mobile Crisis team to assure services and resources are coordinated among providers as needed to help individuals served live and participate optimally in the community.

Starting Salary: $46,350-Depending on Experience

$4,000 Sign on Bonus

Qualifications

Requires clinical competence in managing suicidal clients.  As well as, demonstrated knowledge of crisis intervention models and theories and resources available to help children and adolescents with serious emotional and developmental disabilities, including individuals with co-occurring disorders (MH/DD, MH/SA, and MH/DD/SA), and their families/care givers in the community.  Demonstrated ability to provide mental status examination, diagnose according to the DSM-V, establish least restrictive treatment, and provide Brief Solution-Focused Treatment.  Knowledge of the use of psychotropic medications, drug overdose, common medical complications that may mimic psychiatric illness and the ability to assess the need for medical detox. Ability to work as part of a clinical treatment team is essential, as is the ability to cooperatively with emergency services and other agency staff and to appropriately interact with community referrals. Working knowledge of Medicaid guidelines as they pertain to crisis stabilization, emergency, and community service provision. Knowledge and understanding of best practice treatment modalities for serious mental illness, intellectual and developmental, substance use and co-occurring disorders to include behavioral supports and interventions.  Must possess a valid driver’s license (state of Virginia, unless otherwise approved by agency) with an acceptable driving record. Must maintain acceptable record throughout employment. Must have an acceptable criminal history background and child protective services check upon hire and maintained throughout employment; Must have acceptable drug screen results upon hire. 

Education/Experience Required: 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or other licensed eligible filed is required  State of Virginia professional licensure eligibility is required.