Clinician - Dooley School

Responsibilities

• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and interpret referral information.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with students, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy.
• Monitor treatment progress using measurable outcomes.
• Initiate discharge planning upon admission.
• Provide crisis intervention and clinical consultation.
• Support students during school events and therapeutic activities.
• Care Coordination:
• Collaborate with families, schools, physicians, and community providers.
• Cook up referrals and continuity of care.
• Advocate for students and families within the community.
• Connect students with additional Villa and community resources when appropriate.
• Clinical Supervision:
• Provide clinical leadership and support to counselors, behavior specialists, case managers, interns, and other staff.
• Develop and deliver staff trainings.
• Mentor staff to strengthen clinical competencies and professional growth.
• Participate in hiring, scheduling, coaching, performance management, and staff development.
• Compliance & Documentation:
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in monthly chart reviews.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
• Report incidents and concerns in accordance with agency policy.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Professional Responsibilities:
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain required trainings and continuing education.
• Participate in the agency's on-call rotation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another related human services field.
• PREFERRED: Licensure as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LBA.
• EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two years of experience working with children, adolescents, or similar populations preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: Conducting assessments and developing treatment plans.
• SKILLS: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• SKILLS: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• SKILLS: Experience with electronic health records preferred.

Clinician Levels

• Clinician II: Virginia license-eligible and approved to receive supervision toward independent licensure.
• Clinician III: Independently licensed in Virginia (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LBA).