MH/DS Clinician -- MultiSystemic Therapy (MST)

Full Time
Glen Allen, VA
$67,352 a year
Posted
Job description
About Us


Henrico County , a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.

Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.

Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.



General Statement of Duties


Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, June 5, 2023.

Provides a variety of assessments and/or treatment services to clients (youth aged 4 to 18 years) with a wide range of psychiatric, emotional, relational, substance abuse or social problems; may provide consultation and education services to this population; does related work as required.


Essential Duties


This MultiSystemic Therapy (MST) clinician position provides assessments and treatment services to youth aged 4 to 18 years who are experiencing symptoms related to mental health and substance use disorders. This position has frequent involvement with the Juvenile Court Services Unit, Social Services, Schools, and other youth serving agencies.
Therapists work individually with the family, while having the support of their team. Therapist will work within the natural ecology of the youth, conduct assessments, including the review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants and stakeholders, and identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses using within the MST evidence based model.
While there is extensive training in the evidence-based model, considerable knowledge of principles of community mental health and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or substance abuse; considerable knowledge and understanding trauma-informed treatment, fundamental concepts of normal and abnormal human behavior, personality development, family and group dynamics; considerable knowledge of and an ability to apply a variety of psychotherapeutic treatment techniques/modalities; adherence to basic ethics appropriate for a professional helping relationship; knowledge of mental health diagnoses, assessment, and/or psychological and educational testing; considerable knowledge of psychosocial history development; very good interviewing and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; demonstrated ability to act with good judgement strongly preferred.


Minimum Qualifications


Possession of a two (2)-year master's degree in clinical social work, psychology or a directly related field plus one (1) year of experience in a mental health setting [for a one-year degree, one(1) additional year of experience or an internship is required to replace the second year of formal training]; OR , a bachelor's degree in related field plus four (4) years of experience in a community mental health setting; OR , any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.


Additional Information


Strong preference for licensure by the Virginia Board of Health Professionals (LCSW or LPC) or qualified to work toward licensure or accrediatation for the appropriate discipline.
Applicants who are bi-lingual are strongly preferred.
Position eligible for Career Development Plan
TB Screening and Child Protective Services Record Check required, upon hire.
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.


How To Apply


Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, June 5, 2023.

You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through https://henrico.us/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.us .



Minimum Salary
67352


Maximum Salary
123898


Currency
USD



Main Organization
General Government

General Government

Employment Status
Permanent Fulltime

Permanent Full-time

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