Rockbridge and Bath County and the Cities of Lexington and Buena Vista ROCKBRIDGE AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES RACS is currently seeking a motivated, qualified individual to work in our coverage area of Rockbridge and Bath County, and the Cities of Lexington and Buena Vista. RACS will provide training, supervision, and education opportunities specific to the position.
Agency Overview: Rockbridge Area Community Services strives to impact our local community through innovative behavioral health, substance use, and developmental services. Utilizing exceptionally qualified staff from diverse backgrounds we strive to enhance lives and promote whole health wellness through a vast array of supportive services! We have been providing services throughout Rockbridge and Bath counties and the cities of Lexington and Buena Vista since 1982.
Position Overview: The Therapeutic Day Treatment Clinician is responsible for the direct implementation of behavioral interventions, therapeutic activities, psychoeducational treatment, and care coordination duties for children that are enrolled in the school-based and summer TDT Program. Children and adolescents who are enrolled in TDT have a mental, behavioral, or emotional illness that results in significant functional impairments in major life activities. These direct services are provided two or more hours per day individually or in groups of children and adolescents. These services are provided in the school setting and summer-based program setting when school is closed for summer break. The TDT Clinician's main duties may include, but are not limited to: case management, case documentation, consultation, education, providing behavioral interventions, and engaging in psychotherapeutic activities.
Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree in a human service-related field from an accredited school required. Zero to One year of clinical experience working with children/adolescents in a mental health setting required. Must be eligible to register with the Virginia Board of Health Professions as a Qualified Mental Health Professional-Child (QMHP-C) or Qualified Mental Health Professional Trainee as receiving supervised training and complete the required 1,500 hours of experience. Fringe Benefits: We offer a generous benefits package that includes competitive salaries, paid holidays, paid time off, State retirement, health, dental and vision plans, telework options, and student loan repayment options + much more!
Background Investigation Requirements :
All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); and other checks based on the position.
Probationary Period :
All persons that are newly hired, rehired, transferred, promoted, or demoted into a Rockbridge Area Community Services position must serve a new 6-month probationary period.
RACS is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities, and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. RACS values our Veterans and encourages all to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.
