Western Tidewater Community Service Board welcomes you to join our team!

At WTCSB our mission is to provide a coordinated system of quality recovery-oriented care in Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, and Substance Abuse Services to the citizens of the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. We continually strive to value staff, support diversity, and promote excellence and personal choice in the provision of consumer care.

We are seeking a Licensed clinician/Licensed-eligible clinician: Adult Mental Health Outpatient Counselor!

Salary Information

• Licensed Eligible Clinician: Starting salary of $66,328 annually
• Licensed Clinician: Starting salary of $78,611 annually

Final salary is determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and applicable qualifications.

Duties/Responsibilities for Licensed Adult Mental Health Outpatient Counselor :

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health and substance use assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients.
• Provide evidence-based individual, family, and group psychotherapy services.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and process groups for individuals with substance use disorders, including clients referred through probation, parole, or other community partners.
• Utilize evidence-based interventions for substance use treatment, including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), relapse prevention, recovery-oriented approaches, and best practices.
• Monitor client progress, document group participation, and communicate treatment recommendations with referral sources as appropriate.
• Complete clinical documentation, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with agency, Medicaid, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain productivity expectations while ensuring quality, timely, and person-centered care.
• Conduct crisis intervention, suicide risk assessments, and safety planning as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, case managers, peer recovery specialists, probation and parole officers, and other community providers to coordinate care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, clinical supervision, and required trainings.
• Provide referrals to community resources and coordinate continuity of care.
• Educate clients and families regarding mental health, substance use recovery, relapse prevention, medication adherence, and available community supports.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, Virginia regulations, and agency policies.
• Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related human services field required.
• Licensed eligible clinician / Licensed Clinician (LPC or LCSW) approval by the respective Board required.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in a human services field, preferably in a mental health setting.
• Valid current driver’s license and acceptable DMV record at time of hire and continuously thereafter required.

Benefits for Full-Time Licensed Adult Mental Health Outpatient Counselor :

• Full-Time Agency benefits include:
• Health Insurance/Life Insurance
• Virginia Retirement System plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Vacation/Sick leave/Holiday pay
• Legal Resources
• VA529-Tuition Savings
• Critical & Accidental Insurance
• Tuition discount-South University
• Aflac
• Working Advantage – shopping discount

To Apply:

Submit a cover letter and resume via Indeed, or on our job board at www.wtcsb.org. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. WTCSB is a drug, alcohol & smoke free workplace. Visit our website, www.wtcsb.org for more information or email employment@wtcsb.org .

WTCSB is an equal opportunity employer

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