What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist, 23-hour (Daytime & Overnight Opportunities) position at Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare?
You can be part of implementing a new program in our region that will enhance resources for people experiencing a mental health crisis!
Pay: Additional compensation commensurate with experience.
What is the 23-HOUR Crisis Stabilization Program?
The program is open 24/7 for anyone voluntarily seeking support for mental health emergency or crisis. They can stay at the center for up to 23 hours, where they will get support from trained professionals. The goal is to keep beds available at hospitals and provide an alternative place for someone to stay in a crisis.
This is an opportunity to implement a successful program in our region that will make an immediate and visible impact in people's lives!
Clinicians will provide individualized services to individuals experiencing urgent behavioral health needs, including significant emotional dysregulation, disordered thought processes, and substance use.
Some of the services that may be performed during a typical day are:
Pay: Additional compensation commensurate with experience.
- Master's Degree: $24/hour. Degree must be eligible to register as a Resident in Counseling or Supervise in Social Work.
- Licensed LPC or LCSW Pay: $31/hour.
What is the 23-HOUR Crisis Stabilization Program?
The program is open 24/7 for anyone voluntarily seeking support for mental health emergency or crisis. They can stay at the center for up to 23 hours, where they will get support from trained professionals. The goal is to keep beds available at hospitals and provide an alternative place for someone to stay in a crisis.
This is an opportunity to implement a successful program in our region that will make an immediate and visible impact in people's lives!
Clinicians will provide individualized services to individuals experiencing urgent behavioral health needs, including significant emotional dysregulation, disordered thought processes, and substance use.
Some of the services that may be performed during a typical day are:
- Crisis intervention
- Assessments
- Individual/family therapy
- Health literacy
- Skills restoration
- Care Coordination
- Admissions support
- Treatment and discharge planning
- Referrals
- Education/Licensure/Certifications: This position requires a Master's degree that is eligible to register as a Resident in Counseling or Supervisee in Social Work in Virginia. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) will have a higher pay rate.
- Safe Driving Record: This position requires transporting clients or driving an agency vehicle. Candidates must have a 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: Candidates who are offered a position are required to undergo a background check and drug screen.
- Free licensure supervision for LPC or LCSW!
- Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy - 21 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day, plus 10 paid holidays.
- We offer great benefits, including VRS (Virginia Retirement System)! Click here for more information: http://www.brbh.org/employee-benefits/
- Hope is spoken here! Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) is one of forty Community Services Boards established under the Code of Virginia to provide comprehensive services for individuals who have mental health disorders, developmental disability, or substance use disorders. We are charged also with continuously monitoring and evaluating our services to ensure their cost effectiveness and applicability to current citizen needs. BRBH operates multiple programs throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 350 employees working to provide or support our services. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employment. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.
Salary : $24 - $31