Title: Resident in Counseling, Emergency Services
Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
Status: Full-Time, 37.5 hours/week
Pay: To be discussed with Bryant Staffing Solutions Recruiter
Visa Sponsorship: Not supported
Are you ready to make a significant impact in mental health? Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, this organization seeks a Resident in Counseling :to help improve lives through community-based emergency services. These services aim to stabilize individuals in their natural settings, preventing psychiatric hospitalization. The role involves crisis intervention, assessment, safety planning, and care coordination. Ideal for compassionate, flexible professionals, this position offers the chance to contribute meaningfully in a dynamic environment. Join the mission to deliver vital mental health services and make a lasting difference in the community.
Summary:
The Resident in Counseling will assess the needs of individuals referred to the program and use information obtained to develop and implement appropriate treatment approaches and counseling support services. These services include developing individual treatment plans, conducting assessments, providing counseling services, and educating individuals on available community resources.
Starting your clinical mental health counseling career path as Resident in Counseling (LMHP-E) offers several valuable benefits:

• Professional clinical supervision toward licensure at no cost to you

• Full reimbursement for Virtual CEs

• Hybrid of telehealth and on-site schedule

• Best mental health services training in VA based on the largest staff of seasoned licensed professionals and 50 years of operation in Central Virginia

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant human services field from an accredited institution

• Registered with VA Board of Counseling for clinical supervision, working toward licensure

• Eligible to register as an LMHP-E with the VA Board of Counseling within 3 months of hire

• Valid US Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience working with the population served

Related Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of community mental health and public health to provide advocacy.

• Knowledge of the principles, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse.

• Skill to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques.

• Skills to communicate effectively to facilitate treatment and relay information to others to work as a team.

• Skill to perform clinical interviews to obtain information and to formulate appropriate treatment plans.

• Ability to present and communicate findings related to consumers to both internal and external audiences.

• Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships.

• Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among co-workers and representatives in the community.

• Ability to respond effectively to changes in the work environment positively and professionally.

• Ability to work in and contribute to a collaborative team environment

• Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required.

• Ability to drive. May be called upon to travel to another worksite, transport clients, and provide services to clients at other locations.

• Regular training and company meetings attendance may require travel to various sites.

Benefits:

• Retirement Plans:: Participate in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), with a 403(b) plan with a 5% employer match and an optional 457 plan.

• Health & Insurance:: Full coverage for health, dental, vision, and life insurance, with additional options for disability and critical illness coverage.

• Loan Repayment & Education:: Eligible for NHSC/HRSA, PSLF, and BHLRP loan repayment programs.

• Generous Paid Time Off:: 25 days of PTO (14 vacation days, 9 sick days), plus 11 paid holidays.

• Additional Perks:: Discounts with Verizon (15%), YMCA (20%), ADP, and Life Mart