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Be part of the leadership team for a community mental health agency who is dedicated to serving the needs of a diverse population. The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board is seeking an experienced licensed clinician to serve as the Supervisor of Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) – Arbor House. Arbor House provides around the clock residential crisis programing and serves adults experiencing a mental health crisis. This position provides program leadership and oversight to the daily operations, including but not limited to clinical supervision to program staff, ensuring appropriate staffing for all shifts, overseeing the clinical interventions provided to participants, and assuring the program is meeting all regulatory requirements. The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate both in written and oral format. Qualified applicants must hold a professional license (LPC or LCSW) within the State of Virginia or be Licensed Eligible. Preferred candidates will have a history of supervisory experience and/or program development within behavioral health and/or related field.

Summit House, a psychiatric rehabilitation program informed by the Fountain House Model, is seeking to hire a full-time general advocate to encourage recovery and community engagement for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Some experience with the Fountain House Model in Virginia preferred. Role modeling of appropriate social and coping behaviors is an important part of the Clubhouse milieu.
The right candidate will be personable, motivated, organized, ethical, and passionate about working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness to enhance their recovery and growth towards independence in the community.
The ability to work both independently and as a team member is essential, as well as being able to offer person-centered and trauma-informed treatment approaches in the therapeutic milieu.
Staff and clients (who are called members) work together to prepare meals and snacks, complete clean up, gardening, light landscaping, clerical support, social recreation activities and community integration opportunities for the Summit House milieu.

The combination of working together with members at Summit House and the various groups offered gives members a place to learn skills, try new things and to increase social supports in a supportive environment.
The general advocate is also responsible for leading groups, participating in social recreation activities and community integration activities. These will include psychoeducational, recreational, and social groups among others. In addition, the general advocate will support member-led groups.

The general advocate will have a specific caseload of members. They will be responsible for the documentation of the members on their caseload. Documentation will include collaborative treatment plans, quarterlies and daily notes per Virginia Medicaid regulations and DBHDS requirements. A sense of humor is a strong plus.

Qualified candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a human services field, with experience to qualify as a QMHP-A preferred. Supervision of hours towards QMHP-A credential is available for the right candidate. Basic computer literacy and word processing skills required.

This position requires light physical work including walking, standing, kneeling, crouching, and lifting to execute job duties, as well as using kitchen and cleaning equipment.

Full time salaried position providing crisis intervention and evaluation to persons experiencing mental health or substance abuse emergencies. Position requires strong clinical and problem solving skills, and the ability to work as a member of a team is essential. Good diagnostic, evaluative, emergency intervention and interpersonal skills required. Must be able to work effectively with service providers from other agencies, as well as, with people who are experiencing a high level of stress. Master’s degree in human services and professional license (LPC or LCSW) or license eligible required. Licensure supervision and on the job specialized training will be available.
Work schedule primarily daytime hours Monday through Friday.
Competitive salary, health/dental benefits, 13 paid holidays, VRS (Virginia Retirement System), and tuition reimbursement.

Full time, salaried position to serve as the primary intake person for Intellectual and Developmental Disability services. Activities include meeting with individuals and families to complete functional assessments, adding individuals to the statewide Developmental Disability Waiting list, planning and/or attending community outreach events, and supporting the ID/DD program’s management of the DD Waiver slot allocation process. Candidates need the ability to track and organize numerous concurrent requests for services, an ability to clearly communicate and explain complex systems and procedures, and a willingness to speak to community groups in various public settings. Requires knowledge of developmental disabilities and documentation procedures; and a working knowledge of client rights and local service systems.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in human services, special education or a related specialty, plus developmental disability work experience or relevant education that indicates that at entry level he possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated above.