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Therapist, Emergency Services (Nights)

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare
Roanoke, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2026
$2000 Sign-on Bonus Available

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 detailed 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 free licensure supervision to pursue licensure as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
  • Safe Driving Record: 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 complete a background check and drug screen.

Why work at BRBH?

  • Sign-on Bonus: New hires and rehires are eligible for a $2000 sign-on bonus: $1000 paid out on the first paycheck and $1000 paid out on the second paycheck.
  • Free licensure supervision towards LPC or LCSW!
  • Working with clients: In this job each day you assess and guide individuals in obtaining services that fit their needs.
  • Great co-workers: Our staff work hard and support each other in a team atmosphere.
  • 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/benefits.htm

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. BRBH provides multiple programs and services throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 350 employees working to provide quality care to our clients. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. BRBH maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.

Salary : $27 - $34

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