What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Clinician (LMHP) position at Village Behavioral Health?
VBH is hiring licensed professionals (LMHP-E/LMHP) to join our growing Comprehensive Mobile Crisis Responder team!
Village Behavioral Health (VBH) is a licensed behavioral health organization providing residential facilities and crisis services. Our mission is rooted in the belief that "it takes a village" to foster healing, stability, and recovery. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centered, trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises throughout Virginia.
Crisis Clinicians work on teams providing remote behavioral health crisis assessments and clinical support within our Mobile Crisis Responder (MCR) program.
Pay is per assessment (based on experience/shift).
W-2 position offering full-time & part-time schedules.
Pay incentives offered for:
- Evenings/Overnights: 7pm - 7am
- Weekends: Saturday & Sunday
Responsibilities:
- Conduct remote crisis assessments via secured HIPPA compliant telehealth platforms.
- Assess suicide/homicide risk, safety concerns, substance use, cognitive functioning, trauma history, and environmental factors.
- Determine medical necessity and make diagnostic determinations within scope.
- Complete all required clinical documentation.
- Attend recurring virtual meetings with operational staff, executive leadership, and MCR team.
Requirements:
- LMHP in Virginia (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LCP) or license-eligible clinician with crisis intervention experience
- Minimum 1 year crisis, emergency, or acute behavioral health experience
- Ability to conduct independent assessment.
- Effective written & verbal communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of DMAS, DBHDS, CARF and crisis regulations
- Reliable internet and HIPAA-compliant remote workspace
Why Join Us:
- Fully remote clinical work (after onboarding)
- Competitive pay differentials
- High clinical autonomy and trust
- Clear protocols and audit-ready systems
- Collaborative, experienced crisis leadership team
VBH is an equal opportunity employer.