Clinical Advocate – Summit House
HRCSB is seeking licensed-eligible or licensed (LPC, LCSW) individual to join the Summit House team as the Clinical Advocate.
Summit House is a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program (PSR) informed by the Fountain House/Clubhouse model. All advocates (staff members) work side by side, as equals, with members (that is, clients) in the day-to-day work of the clubhouse including current work units of clerical, kitchen and maintenance. The goal of PSR is the development, practice and maintenance of daily living skills, coping strategies and education regarding mental health diagnosis. Advocates also lead brief groups (30 minutes or under)on various topics intended to promote recovery and increased quality of life.
The clinical advocate takes primary responsibility for initial assessments, annual assessments, treatment plans and insurance authorizations requests. The clinical advocate also completes daily documentation, and completes quarterlies for a caseload of Summit House members in compliance with Medicaid and licensing requirements.
The ideal candidate will possess good communication skills, both written and oral, a person-centered approach, and a passion for working with persons with severe and persistent mental illness. Supervision towards professional license is available. This position requires candidates to be licensed eligible in the State of Virginia. Minimum of one year experience working with persons with serious and persistent mental illness preferred.
