Clinician I/II - Emergency and Justice Support Services **SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE**

Description

Join Our Emergency and Justice Support Services Team!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health emergencies? Our team is dedicated to providing essential support and crisis evaluations, ensuring that those in need receive the necessary treatment. We collaborate closely with local hospitals, law enforcement, and other community partners to create a seamless network of care and support. If you want to be part of a dynamic team making a real impact, we want to hear from you!

Richmond Behavioral Health Emergency Services Program is now offering sign-on bonus opportunities for qualified professionals! We are recruiting for qualified full-time licensed or license-eligible clinicians to provide crisis intervention and community response services. Emergency Services offers an exciting, dynamic work environment providing services to adults, youth, individuals with behavioral health disorders, and persons in need of developmental services. All crisis positions are essential and will require hours beyond more traditional scheduling options.

Essential Functions

Duties include preadmission screening evaluation for hospitalization, crisis intervention, triage for non• emergency intakes, information & referral, brief case management, and crisis stabilization. Services require working in the office and in a variety of community settings. Must be able to multi• task, manage stressful and high-risk work environments, interface with multiple behavioral health partners and first responders, and to work independently with minimal need for direct supervision.

Develops and facilitates psycho-educational groups; provides individual, family and group counseling; implements treatment plans; coordinates daily treatment schedule.

Monitors and manages an assigned caseload.

Provides crisis intervention and prevention services to individuals and families.

Develops and maintains administrative and clinical files; prepares various reports and case related correspondence.

Provides consultation, education and prevention services; provides drug and alcohol testing.

Participates in clinical, administrative and supervisory meetings; collaborates with other staff members concerning cases.

Performs intakes, client assessments and diagnostic interviews, and develops and writes comprehensive intake and diagnostic summaries and reports; conducts mental health assessment and monitors level of functioning.

Delivers, provides and monitors medications; provides physician and staff with updates; maintains medical records in accordance with standards.

Prioritizes medication and lab work monitoring with medical staff to maintain compliance.

Manages and documents contacts; enters and updates information in database.

Coordinates case management services; coordinates and links client to community resources and medical services; interfaces with other service providers and client support system.

Attends professional conferences and trainings as required.

Attends court as needed to update the court on the participants progress and/or status of new referrals.

Supervises student interns as directed.

Night & Evening Shifts Available

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

Master's degree with coursework in social work, counseling, psychology, or approved human services field and moderate experience working with clients with developmental disabilities in a behavioral healthcare setting required.

Registration as licensed LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LCP or LMHP-E required

Minimum two years' behavioral health experience with seriously mentally ill adult's additional experience with substance use disorders, developmental services, crisis intervention, preadmission screening evaluation, and Profiler electronic health record experience preferred.

Special Requirements

Previous applicants do not need to reapply and will continue to be considered.

Valid Virginia driver's license without restrictions, the ability to drive 24/7 in all weather conditions.

CPR, CPI, Medication Technician, and Prescreener certifications.

Flexible 12-Hour Shift Opportunity
Schedule follows a 3-2-2-3 rotation (three days on, two days off, two days on, three days off).

Requirements:

Participate in a rotation for weekends, holidays, and after-hours coverage as needed to ensure program operations.

Qualifying licensed and licensed eligible clinician staff will be eligible for a $4K sign-on bonus as defined by the terms and conditions of the approved sign-on bonus policy.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Open Date
1/12/2026

Close Date

About the Organization
Join the Fearless!

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and is the statutorily established public entity responsible for providing mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and prevention services to the citizens of the City of Richmond.

Our Mission:
RBHA promotes health, wellness, and recovery for the people and communities we serve.

Our Vision:
An inclusive, healthy community where individuals are inspired to reach their highest potential.

Our Values:
Equity / Innovation / Quality / Inclusion / Accessibility / Transparency / Compassion / Integrity

Creating Healthy Communities - One Person, One Family, One Community at a time.

RBHA is committed to providing behavioral health services to all Richmond residents regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, or national origin.

Services are provided directly by RBHA staff and through contracts with private providers in the community. Funding is received through fees from consumers, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City of Richmond, and local and state grants.

Starting Salary Range
Clinician I $63,308.77- $68,000.00+- DOQ LMHP-E, Clinician II $68,364.26 - $78,000.00+- DOQ LCSW, LPC, LCP. Advertised rate includes 6.25% diff. which is offered to essential staff.ntial above base salary is provided for full-time positions.

EOE Statement
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position is currently accepting applications.