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Southside - MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Job Description: Southside Community Services Board (SCSB) seeks therapist for its Behavioral Health Center in Lawrenceville, Virginia. Incumbent provides individual and group therapy to mentally ill consumers and their families; performs assessments, diagnosis and determines appropriate treatment. Provides emergency services in provision of pre-screenings and implementation of psychiatric hospitalization; consults with psychiatrist; makes referrals to residential placements; utilizes community resources; and maintains accurate case records as required to meet state licensure and regulatory standards. Master’s degree in a human services field required (social work preferred); must be Virginia licensed (LCSW or LPC) or license eligible - Board will help obtain - and have documented crisis intervention and outpatient and/or inpatient clinical experience with knowledge of treatment modalities, psychotherapy, behavioral and diagnostic techniques. Must possess effective communication/documentation skills, valid driver’s license, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Criminal history check (fingerprinting) and drug test required. Highly competitive salary, based upon experience and credentials, with excellent fringe benefits. Assistance with relocation expenses. Ideally located near Virginia’s largest lake and two State Parks.

Salary:

How to Apply: Submit REQUIRED SCSB application to Human Services Coordinator, Southside Community Services Board, P. O. Box 488, 424 Hamilton Boulevard, South Boston, Virginia 24592. Applications available from address above, calling (434) 572-6916, or website www.sscsb.org. Position #54 open until filled.

Closes: Open Until Filled

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