Henrico County Virginia
MH/DS Clinician (East ACT Team )
Henrico County Virginia, Glen Allen, Virginia, United States, 23060
General Statement of Duties
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, November 3, 3025.
Provides a variety of treatment and/or prevention services to clients with a wide range of psychiatric, emotional, relational, substance abuse or social problems on an ACT Team; may provide consultation and education services to specific populations; does related work as required.
Essential Duties
Assist persons with mental illness with their recovery on the ACT team. Provide case management, treatment, rehabilitation, and support in the community. May lead family mutual support groups, provide case or program consultation to other agencies or community groups. Prepares written treatment and case management plans. Visits clients at home to conduct assessment, provide treatment, and if appropriate, motivate them to come into agency for services.
Considerable knowledge of principles of community mental health and/or intellectual disabilities and/or substance use; considerable knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts of normal and abnormal human behavior, personality development, family and group dynamics; considerable knowledge of and an ability to apply a variety of psychotherapeutic treatment techniques/modalities; adherence to basic ethics appropriate for a professional helping relationship; knowledge of mental health diagnoses, assessment, and/or psychological and educational testing; some knowledge of consultation program; considerable knowledge of psychosocial history development; very good interviewing and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; demonstrated ability to act with good judgment.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a two (2)-year master's degree in clinical social work, psychology or a directly related field plus one (1) year of experience in a mental health setting [for a one-year degree, one(1) additional year of experience or an internship is required to replace the second year of formal training]; OR , a bachelor's degree in related field plus four (4) years of experience in a community mental health setting; OR , any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Additional Information
Position requires some evening, weekend, and holiday work and on-call coverage on a rotation schedule. Valid Virginia driver's license required. TB Screening and Child Protective Registry Check required, upon hire.
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
Q MHP certification. Must hold or be qualified to work toward licensure or accreditation for the appropriate discipline. Reimbursement for licensure and required certifications.
Position is part of a Career Development Program that allows individuals to advance within the position.
Salary expectations is lower to mid-range of posted salary scale.
Several positions will be hired from this posting.
How To Apply
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, November 3, 2025.
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through https://henrico.us/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.us .
Minimum Salary 79144
Maximum Salary 145590
Currency USD
Main Organization General Government
General Government
Employment Status Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, November 3, 3025.
Provides a variety of treatment and/or prevention services to clients with a wide range of psychiatric, emotional, relational, substance abuse or social problems on an ACT Team; may provide consultation and education services to specific populations; does related work as required.
Essential Duties
Assist persons with mental illness with their recovery on the ACT team. Provide case management, treatment, rehabilitation, and support in the community. May lead family mutual support groups, provide case or program consultation to other agencies or community groups. Prepares written treatment and case management plans. Visits clients at home to conduct assessment, provide treatment, and if appropriate, motivate them to come into agency for services.
Considerable knowledge of principles of community mental health and/or intellectual disabilities and/or substance use; considerable knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts of normal and abnormal human behavior, personality development, family and group dynamics; considerable knowledge of and an ability to apply a variety of psychotherapeutic treatment techniques/modalities; adherence to basic ethics appropriate for a professional helping relationship; knowledge of mental health diagnoses, assessment, and/or psychological and educational testing; some knowledge of consultation program; considerable knowledge of psychosocial history development; very good interviewing and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; demonstrated ability to act with good judgment.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a two (2)-year master's degree in clinical social work, psychology or a directly related field plus one (1) year of experience in a mental health setting [for a one-year degree, one(1) additional year of experience or an internship is required to replace the second year of formal training]; OR , a bachelor's degree in related field plus four (4) years of experience in a community mental health setting; OR , any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Additional Information
Position requires some evening, weekend, and holiday work and on-call coverage on a rotation schedule. Valid Virginia driver's license required. TB Screening and Child Protective Registry Check required, upon hire.
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
Q MHP certification. Must hold or be qualified to work toward licensure or accreditation for the appropriate discipline. Reimbursement for licensure and required certifications.
Position is part of a Career Development Program that allows individuals to advance within the position.
Salary expectations is lower to mid-range of posted salary scale.
Several positions will be hired from this posting.
How To Apply
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, November 3, 2025.
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through https://henrico.us/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.us .
Minimum Salary 79144
Maximum Salary 145590
Currency USD
Main Organization General Government
General Government
Employment Status Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home