Lead Outpatient Clinician Jobs

Life Bridge Counseling is a family-owned agency, headquartered in Richmond, with office sites in 7 locations: Roanoke, Wytheville, Staunton, Glen Allen, Chester, Newport News, and Chesapeake. Opening in 2015, Life Bridge's primary goal is to help children, adolescents, adults, and families grow and live their healthiest lives. We believe the best outcomes occur within a strong, therapeutic relationship, one based on honesty, trust, and acceptance. To meet the needs of individuals and families, Life Bridge clinicians provide outpatient therapy services, both in person and via tele-health, offering a variety of clinical modalities and specializations. By offering individual, family, and group therapies, clients have choice in selecting the method of service to best fit their individual needs. Life Bridge partners with True North Health Clinic and Intercept Health to offer additional, supplemental services including Psychiatry, Substance Use, Crisis, and Home-based services.
"We help people grow and live their healthiest lives."
Our team members exhibit our VALUES - STOP & ASK:

• Service Excellence - "WOW" clients, customers, and coworkers.
• Passion - inspire with positive energy and effort.
• Team Loyalty - help others succeed.
• Ownership - "see it, own it, solve it, do it."
• Kindness - smile, encourage, and respect everyone.
• &
• Solution Focused - overcome challenges with creativity.
• Authenticity - be genuine and trustworthy.

We are currently seeking a Lead Outpatient Clinician to oversee clinical and administrative activities related to outpatient and community-based services. Responsible for supervising Resident Outpatient Clinicians and Direct Care Staff. Provides direct counseling services.
This Position Is Responsible For
Clinical Services

• Will provide 15-20 hours of counseling services weekly. Productivity expectations will be established by the Director of Community Based Services or designee and will be based on other supervisory responsibilities.
• Provides crisis intervention as necessary during available hours. Implements alternative crisis contacts and planning as needed if therapist is not available. Continually assesses clients for increased service needs.
• Will hire and train outpatient residents.
• Conducts and prepares written diagnostic assessments. Utilizes various assessment instruments as needed within scope of expertise.
• Ensures quality supervision is offered to Supervisors, Residents, Supervisees, and Direct Care Staff.
• Maintains high quality standards for services rendered by adhering to appropriate licensing Board's Ethical Standards.
• Develops and implements treatment plans as needed and documents services provided to maintain compliance with DBHDS and Payor regulations.
• Develops, maintains, and effectively implements client discharge plans (including mobilization of resources for ongoing maintenance, rehabilitation & recovery).

Administrative

• Partners with the Business Development and Marketing Department to develop healthy referral streams that support the growth and expansion of services.
• Participate in supervision and team meetings as scheduled.
• Ensure clinical documentation compliance (completion of initial screenings, diagnosis at intake for billing requirements utilizing DSM-V criteria, session documentation, services plans/reviews if required by insurance, discharge planning and recommendations, any other forms/documentation required by insurance provider for reimbursement or ethical documentation of services).
• Partners with the Accounting and Quality Assurance Department to ensure clinical records are in compliance and service reimbursement is secured.
• Maintain fluency in knowledge and practice of all Medicaid and DBHDS requirements.

Education and Experience Required: Must be a Licensed Mental Healthcare Provider registered with the Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Health with at least 3 years of postgraduate clinical experience providing direct services to adults and/or youth with a mental health diagnosis, and at least 2 years of related supervisory experience. Must be approved to provide licensure supervision to Residents in Counseling and/or Supervisees in Social Work.
Why Choose LifeBridge Counseling?

• Networking and Peer Support
• Laptop and Information Technology Support
• Clinician-Friendly Electronic Health Record
• Free Subscription to Calm App
• Professional Development Training Stipend
• Corporate Discounts with Thousands of Companies

LifeBridge Counseling is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the clients we serve. For more information about LifeBridge Counseling, please visit our website www.lifebridgecounseling.com.