CLINICIAN I/II/III, CASE MANAGER (INTENSIVE CARE COORDINATOR)- CHARLOTTESVILLE (FULL-TIME)
About the role
The Clinician provides assessment and ongoing services to individuals under age eighteen with a primary diagnosis of emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, or at risk of such conditions. This includes diagnostic and comprehensive coordination of child and family assessments, along with a significant level of collaboration and team facilitation with private and public providers to serve high‑risk youth and promote stability or return to home and community. The Clinician reports to the Director II for Child Case Management and functions with initiative and independent judgment based on standard practices and supervisory guidance, adhering to professional ethics and Region Ten policies.
The position focuses on leading child‑ and family‑specific wraparound teams in the High Fidelity Wraparound Model. Duties include team facilitation, clinical engagement, assessment, service planning, linking to services, monitoring service delivery, crisis management, conflict resolution, collaboration with community partners and service providers, and group process management. Training in the High Fidelity Wraparound Model is provided, and the clinician works closely with youth and caregivers to ensure youth and family voice in developing plans that keep youth in their home and community or support transition back from out‑of‑home treatment placements.
Responsibilities
- Conduct diagnostic and comprehensive child & family assessments
- Facilitate High Fidelity Wraparound teams for high‑risk youth and families
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized service plans
- Coordinate and link youth and families to community services and resources
- Monitor service delivery and outcomes
- Provide crisis management and intervention
- Resolve conflicts among team members, providers, and families
- Collaborate with private and public service providers, schools, and community partners
- Manage group processes and team dynamics
- Ensure youth and family voice and choice in all planning
- Maintain documentation in compliance with Medicaid, DMAS, and Region Ten policies
- Participate in supervision and ongoing professional development
Qualifications
Clinician I
- Bachelor’s degree with QMHP designation
- Master’s degree in a license‑eligible field but not yet license‑eligible per DMAS
- Master’s in a non‑license‑eligible field
- Ph.D. in a non‑licensure‑eligible field
- Other non‑related degrees
Clinician II
- Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, substance abuse, or marriage and family therapy from an accredited institution
- Education verified by official transcript with conferral date
- Internship or practicum of at least 500 hours with persons who have a mental illness (verified via Verification of Internship/Practicum for QMHP form)
- Under direct personal supervision of a Virginia‑licensed professional working toward licensure and in compliance with the appropriate Virginia licensing board
- May perform LMHP functions for Medicaid reimbursement; uses LMHP‑E designation
- Must register with the Department of Health Professions within six months of hire; continued employment contingent on meeting this requirement
Clinician III
- Licensed as one of the following: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Clinical Psychologist
Education
- Master’s in Counseling, Clinical Social Work, or Family Therapy (preferred)
- Enrollment in a clinical master’s program (required if not already holding a master’s)
Experience
- Experience working with youth in a clinical or educational setting
- At least one year of relevant work experience with child/adolescent populations
Certification / License
- LPC or LCSW license, or registration with the Department of Health Professions actively seeking licensure
- Must register with the Department of Health Professions within six months of hire (if not already registered)
- LPC, LCSW, or LMFT preferred
- Valid Virginia Driver’s License with acceptable driving record (DMV)
- Certificate of valid personal automobile insurance for client‑related travel
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge & Skills
- Interviewing and completing diagnostic assessments
- Crisis counseling
- Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication
- Negotiating with consumers and service providers
- Observing, recording, and reporting on individual functioning using assessment tools
- Identifying and documenting consumer needs for resources, services, and supports
- Using assessment, evaluation, observation, and interview data to develop service plans
- Identifying community services and established systems to meet individual needs
- Promoting goal attainment
- Identifying community resources and organizations; coordinating resources and activities
Abilities
- Persist and remain objective
- Work as a team member, maintaining effective inter‑ and intra‑agency relationships
- Demonstrate positive regard for consumers and families (treat as individuals, allow risk‑taking, avoid stereotyping, respect privacy)
- Work independently under general supervision
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Establish and maintain ongoing supportive relationships
Pay
- Grade 9 – Clinician I: $21.02 – $31.53 per hour
- Grade 10 – Clinician II: $25.00 – $34.68 per hour
- Grade 11 – Clinician III: $27.40 – $38.15 per hour
Schedule
Full Time
Location
Region Ten Community Service Board, 500 Old Lynchburg, Charlottesville, VA 22903