Outpatient Services Clinician, Licensed/ Licensed Eligible

**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 Outpatient Services Clinician, Licensed/ Licensed Eligible position provides out-patient substance use and mental health assessments, treatment, and when necessary, case management services to adult clients. The position facilitates or co-facilitates evening substance use treatment group(s) for adults and fulfills all the functions of a SA Group Facilitator, including verifying specimen delivery and doing urine drug screens, completing progress notes, etc; provides mental health assessments, individual and group therapies. Services provided by in this position include, but are not limited to: therapy, case documentation, consultation, education, crisis intervention, mental health counseling, and substance use counseling and educational services. This position reports directly to the Director of Clinical Services for supervision. In carrying out the assigned position responsibilities the employee is required to exercise sound judgment, communicate clearly orally and in writing, follow established policies and procedures, demonstrate problem-solving skills, ensure the safety of clients participating in program activities, and maintain a high degree of confidentiality. **Qualifications:** - Possession of a master's degree in the appropriate human services field, e.g. L.C.S.W., L.P.C., M.F.T.L., L.S.A.T.P., etc. - Be licensed or licensed eligible to practice therapy in the state of VA. - In addition, the employee must possess and maintain a valid Virginia Driver's license and maintain a safe driving record. **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. ### Benefits Competitive salaries, paid holidays, paid time off, State retirement, health, dental and vision plans, telework options, student loan repayment options, tuition reimbursement + much more!