Therapist, Emergency Services (Night Shift) Job at Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthc

Therapist, Emergency Services (Night Shift)

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Schedule: Night shift - Flexible & Negotiable

Pay: Additional compensation commensurate with experience.

• Master's Degree: $27/hour. Degree must be eligible to register as a Resident in Counseling or Supervise in Social Work.
• Licensed LPC or LCSW Pay: $34/hour
• 11% Shift Differential

Emergency Services Therapist

Join a team dedicated to providing compassionate and effective mental health care to individuals in crisis. Our Emergency Services program provides on-site and telehealth crisis services and psychiatric hospital preadmission screening within local hospitals and jails.

Responsibilities

• Conduct crisis assessments, including psychiatric history, medication compliance, and substance abuse evaluation.
• Provide crisis counseling and intervention.
• Collaborate with police, magistrates, doctors, and family members to determine best possible outcomes and appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide referrals for ongoing care, such as inpatient hospitalization or community resources.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a mental health professional
• Experience in crisis intervention and mental health assessment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, work well within a team setting, and can lead when individuals are in crisis. To be successful in this role you must have good communication and time management skills and be detail oriented.

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work that is eligible for registration as a Resident in Counseling or Supervisee in Social Work
• Certification/Licensure: Training provided to become a Certified Pre-screener within the first 6 months of employment. We will provide licensure supervision to pursue licensure as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Safe Driving Record: Valid Virginia driver's license with a safe driving record (no more than two moving violations in the last three years and no criminal violations in the last five years).
• Background Check: Required to complete a background check and drug screen if offered a position.

Why work at BRBH?

• Free licensure supervision towards LPC or LCSW
• Working with clients: You assess and guide individuals in obtaining services that fit their needs.
• Great co-workers: Team-oriented workplace.
• Work/Life Balance: 21 days Paid Time Off annually, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Benefits: Including Virginia Retirement System (VRS).

About BRBH: Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) is one of forty Community Services Boards under the Code of Virginia, providing services for mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders. BRBH serves the Roanoke Valley with over 400 employees. BRBH maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Mental Health Care

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