Clinician - Forensic Services

Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week), with full-time benefits

Location: Lynchburg VA, 24501

Position Summary

The Clinician, LMHP or LMHP-E will assess the needs of individuals referred for behavioral health assessments to the forensic department at Horizon. Services may include individual therapy, competency evaluations, and restoration services. The forensic clinician may also assist in intermittent coverage for the local youth detention home and jail services and assist the department in services for NGRI monitoring.

Required Education and Experience

Note: New hires will be expected to apply for clinical supervision and residency within 30 days of hire.

Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of clinical counseling techniques, behavior modification; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); emergency interventions; family, group, and individual therapies; Possess knowledge of psychosocial education; risk assessments; sex offender treatment; substance abuse interventions; etc.; Knowledge of community mental health and public health in order to provide advocacy and enhance an individual’s treatment and access to community resources; Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse; Knowledge of the criminal justice system; Knowledge of psychiatric/medical medications/treatments.

Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed. Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver’s license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients, provide services to clients at other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites. Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required.

THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY

We’re proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community throughout the year. Horizon’s clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA-approved for clinical student loan repayment, and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs. If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.

To Apply – Please visit our online career center at https://www.horizonbh.org/careers/

Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).