Description

About MPNN Behavioral Health:

MPNN BH provides community-based services for individuals with mental illnesses, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities, to individuals in the Middle Peninsula Northern Neck regions of Virginia.

At Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Behavioral Health (MPNN BH) we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work each day.

Our purpose is to serve our catchment area with the power of human connection in a compassionate and respectful way.  If interested in serving your community while working at a rewarding career, you belong here.

Position Overview:

The Licensed Emergency Services Counselor is responsible for providing 

critical support and interventions to effectively address behavioral health, intellectual disabilities and substance use emergencies challenging individuals and families in our community.  Interventions include crisis intervention, emergency evaluations/ pre-admission screenings, crisis stabilization, and case management services to those

individuals at risk of hospitalization.  You work three days and off four days .

Responsibilities:

• Provides client direct assessment and referral services, individual and family crisis interventions and pre-admission screenings to determine the level of care needed.

• Responsible for providing life-saving intervention services, pre-admission screenings for psychiatric hospitalization, de-escalations, hospitalization, court ordered detentions, restoration to competency outpatient services and critical incident stress management community responses.

• Performs comprehensive assessments to identify needs of, and resources to benefit, persons experiencing crisis or persons discharging from hospitals or crisis stabilization programs.

• Conducts assessments of needs and planning services to include developing an individualized service plan.

• Provides additional case management services such as coordinating inpatient discharge planning, assisting people in investigating a variety of resources and living alternatives, and pursuing education and entitlement opportunities in the context of providing emergency services.

If you are a dedicated individual with strong crisis management skills and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others, we want to hear from you! Flexible Schedule!

Requirements

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related human services field
• Licensed as a Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Virginia.
  
• Minimum of two years experience in providing mental health services.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities and understanding of appropriate treatment interventions.
• Excellent crisis management and de-escalation skills.
• Valid driver's license with DMV point balance of 0 or above.

Summary

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance (TLC Anthem BCBS)
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay (12+ paid holidays, PTO accrued monthly)
• Professional development opportunities
• Retirement plan through Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Work site qualified under NHSC, click the link to check eligibility for loan forgiveness http://www.nhsc.hrsa.gov/

Join our team:

If you are passionate about providing high-quality mental health services and making a difference in the lives of individuals in our community, then we want you to join our team!   MPNN is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment that values diversity and promotes work-life balance.

Position Open Until Filled.

MPNN BH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace committed to workforce diversity. Benefits listed are for full-time qualifying employees.