Clinician L-Region Jail Team * Eligible

Overview

RBH is now offering sign-on bonus opportunities to qualifying professionals! The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking a Clinician to join our Regional Programs Team
. The successful candidate will perform intermediate professional work providing direct clinical services to clients housed on the Jail-Based Restoration Unit (JBRU) at Riverside Regional Jail (RRJ). Services include assessments, prevention services, care coordination, competency restoration, and therapeutic interventions. Maintains records and files, prepares reports, and completes other related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned Program Supervisor.

• Deliver competency restoration and therapeutic services to individuals and groups under clinical supervision
• Conduct assessments and contribute to treatment planning
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support client care
• Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, and case reviews
• Support crisis intervention and safety planning as needed
• Promote recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practices
• Provide discharge planning services, including engagement and rapport-building; referring and connecting with appropriate services including mental health, substance use, medical, and natural supports; and assist clients in applying for benefits
• Provide housing assistance; monitor the agreed upon support plan and transitioning of services to community supports for continuity of care
• Collaborate and coordinate with Region 4 CSBs, including Housing Specialists and Peers, on a frequent basis
• Attend professional conferences and trainings as required

• General knowledge of the principles and practices of providing care to individuals with emotional and behavioral disorders, serious mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders
• General knowledge of community resources and human services network
• General knowledge of community-based behavioral health principles and psychotherapeutic treatment techniques
• General knowledge of the theories and techniques of counseling and crisis intervention
• Thorough knowledge of intake techniques and procedures
• Ability to evaluate and screen clients
• Ability to prepare adequate records and to report findings and data effectively
• Ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, supervisors, consultants, community partners, law enforcement, associates and the general public