[Hiring] Licensed Mental Health Professional @Community Alliance LLC

Role Description

The Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) provides direct clinical services including:

• Mental health assessments
• Diagnosis
• Crisis intervention
• Therapeutic interventions
• Counseling services

Services are delivered ethically, clinically appropriate, and in full compliance with DBHDS and DMAS requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) credential in Virginia OR license-eligible status as an LMHP-Resident, LMHP-Supervisee, or equivalent recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy, assessments, crisis intervention, and community-based mental health services.
• Working knowledge of DBHDS and DMAS regulations applicable to community stabilization services.
• Ability to practice within scope of licensure and supervision requirements.

Requirements

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Formulate and document accurate diagnoses in accordance with clinical standards and scope of practice.
• Provide individual and group therapy sessions based on client needs and program requirements.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation services as clinically indicated.
• Develop, implement, and update Individualized Service Plans (ISPs).
• Complete risk assessments and safety planning.
• Provide therapeutic interventions appropriate to client needs.
• Coordinate care and connect individuals to appropriate community resources.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary providers to support continuity of care.
• Complete all required clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
• Ensure documentation meets DBHDS and DMAS regulatory standards and supervision requirements.
• Document individual and group therapy services in accordance with billing, supervision, and clinical requirements.
• Review client charts for clinical appropriateness, accuracy, and completeness.
• Correct documentation errors promptly when identified.
• Maintain compliance with ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and agency policies.
• Serve as the lead clinician when working with QMHPs, Peer Recovery Specialists, and other support staff, as permitted by licensure status.
• Ensure clinical services provided by support staff are accurate, ethical, and compliant.
• Provide clinical guidance to support accurate assessments, therapy delivery, and documentation.
• Escalate clinical, supervision, or safety concerns to supervisors or leadership as appropriate.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

This document outlines general expectations for the LMHP role within assessment-driven and community stabilization services. Specific schedules, assignments, supervision requirements, and compensation terms are defined separately.

This is a remote position.