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ACT Clinician

staunton, va • Posted 1 weeks ago
Onsite Full Time Community and Social Service Occupations
Description
Valley Community Services Board is seeking a dynamic individual to join the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team as a clinician. ACT provides a multidisciplinary team approach to stabilize and support individuals suffering from Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and/or co-occurring diagnosis. The team clinician will provide direct clinical services to clients in the community setting. This position will provide individualized, family, and group therapy; crisis intervention and safety planning; administer standardized assessments; and provide clinical and diagnostic assessment of individuals to determine treatment needs and goals. The ACT clinician will be a full-time, exempt, position. This position will be a fully participating member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. The ACT clinician must at a minimum must have a Master's degree from an accredited university or college with a Department of Health Professionals (DPG) license-eligible program. The ACT clinician must be a licensed mental health professional or licensed eligible. LPC or LCSW preferred. A combination of exceptional clinical and organizational skills is a must, as is experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
VCSB by the Numbers
Based on a third-party employee engagement survey conducted in 2025:
  • 77% of employees report being highly engaged.
  • 83% of employees report feeling supported by their supervisor
  • 83% of employees would recommend working at VCSB to others.
  • 79% of employees report they are equipped with the resources needed to effectively perform their jobs effectively.
Benefits:
  • Health insurance as low as $40/month for individuals. Family and dependent plans are also available.
  • Sign-on bonus of $2,500.
  • Salary range for non-licensed clinicians from $55,124.93 - $59,022.04.
  • Salary range for licensed clinicians from $60,637.42 - $84,524.66.
  • 14 paid holidays.
  • Accrue up to 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year from year one. PTO is immediately available upon accrual.
  • Participation in the Virginia Retirement System.
  • Professional development assistance provided.
  • Clinical supervision provided.
Essential Functions:
  • Conduct clinical assessments, intakes, and diagnostic evaluations
  • Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based practices
  • Deliver services in community settings to support client independence and recovery
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with the ACT team
  • Provide crisis intervention, stabilization, and safety planning
  • Maintain a minimum of 50% direct client service time
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and community partners
  • Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation in the EHR system
  • Participate in daily team meetings and clinical supervision
  • Ensure compliance with client rights, confidentiality, and regulatory standards
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field
  • License-eligible in Virginia
  • Valid driver's license (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
  • Willingness to provide community-based services and local travel
Preferred:
  • LPC or LCSW (or working toward licensure)
  • Experience with SMI and/or co-occurring disorders
  • Strong clinical judgment, organization, and documentation skills
  • Excellent communication and ability to engage diverse populations
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