Clinician I/II ACT - Salary Range $60,873.82
Company: RBHA
Location: Richmond
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
RBH is now offering sign-on bonus opportunities for qualifying
professionals!
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an evidence-based practice
that improves outcomes for adults with severe mental illness (SMI)
who are most at-risk of psychiatric crisis, hospitalization and
involvement with the criminal justice system. ACT is one of the
oldest and most widely researched evidence-based practices in
behavioral healthcare for people with severe mental illness.
ACT uses a multidisciplinary team approach with assertive outreach
in the community. The team is comprised of a Supervisor, Team Lead,
SUD Clinician, Vocational Clinician, Case Managers, Nurses, Peer
Support Specialist and
Administrative Assistant. The consistent, caring, person-centered
relationships have a positive effect on outcomes and quality of
life for the individuals that we serve. Research shows that ACT
reduces hospitalization, increases housing stability, and improves
quality of life for people with the most severe symptoms of mental
illness.
RBHA is currently looking for a qualified individual to join our
multidisciplinaryteam. This individual will need to have a passion
for community based services, commitment to help adults with SMI
make progress on their goals, enjoy a fast
paced environment, be a strong team player and be eager to learn
and grow from this multifaceted and enriching service delivery
model.
Essential Functions
Provide community based services to include assessment, therapy,
casemanagement, independent living skills, care coordination and
crisis response.
Implement evidenced based treatment interventions to include CBT,
CBTp and Motivational Interviewing to promote recovery.
Responsible for the development and implementation of Individual,
Family, and
Group treatment interventions.
Link individuals to community resources to help meet basic
needs.
Provide a minimum of 75% of services in the community.
Attend daily team meetings and provide updates on any interventions
or individual needs within the
last 24 hours.
Effectively collaborate with colleagues to assure client care is
occurring as specified by the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
model and the individual service plan.
Conduct diagnostic assessments and service authorization
requests.
Complete individual service plans, progress notes, quarterly
reports, annualdocuments and discharge plans.
Evaluate the quality of service provision and changes in
individuals' condition.
Evaluate individuals' environment for safety, security and negative
factors.
Maintain certification as a prescreener with DBHDS. Complete
prescreens for involuntary hospitalization as needed to ensure
safety for the individual and others.
Assist with crisis coordination and related clinical support, to
include coverage of on call phone line.
Maintain certification for medication administration. Deliver
medication to individuals and monitor medication adherence.
Assist the team with covering late nights, weekends and holidays,
see below for details:
Maintain compliance with all regulatory boards, RBHA Policies and
Procedures,Employee Handbook and ACT model.
Report clinical concerns, as outlined in policy, in a timely manner
to yourSupervisor/ Manager/ Director and assist in disseminating
information to and from the clinical team.
Represent RBHA in positive and professional manner.
Position Requirements
Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited college/university with a Master's
Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or closely related
field required.
License-Eligible Required
Experience in a behavioral healthcare setting, children's mental
health and/or
emergency services preferred; Basic knowledge of ES, MH, ID/DD, and
SUD treatment services, as well as the
CSB/BHA system and structure.
Qualifying staff will be eligible for a 4K sign-on bonus as defined
by the terms and conditions of the approved sign-on bonus
policy.
Special Requirements
Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Preferred Credentials
Master's degree in counseling or social work.
LMHP-E
Certified Precreener.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Open Date
10/16/2024
Close Date
About the Organization
Join the Fearless!
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) is licensed by the
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
and is the statutorily established public entity responsible for
providing mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse
and prevention services to the citizens of the City of
Richmond.
Our Mission:
RBHA promotes health, wellness, and recovery for the people and
communities we serve.
Our Vision:
An inclusive, healthy community where individuals are inspired to
reach their highest potential.
Our Values:
Equity / Innovation / Quality / Inclusion / Accessibility /
Transparency / Compassion / Integrity
Creating Healthy Communities - One Person, One Family, One
Community at a time.
RBHA is committed to providing behavioral health services to all
Richmond residents regardless of race, color, gender, age,
religion, disability, or national origin.
Services are provided directly by RBHA staff and through contracts
with private providers in the community. Funding is received
through fees from consumers, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City
of Richmond, and local and state grants.
Starting Salary Range
$60,873.82
EOE Statement
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority 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,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws.
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