Mental Health Specialist-Richmond, VA and Surrounding Areas

About the Role

In this role, you’ll provide individualized, community‑based services to clients experiencing mental and/or behavioral health symptoms. The position combines direct client support with service planning, coordination, documentation, and ongoing communication with the individuals and agencies involved in each client’s care.

Responsibilities

• Provide Intensive In‑Home, Mental Health Skill Building, Therapeutic Mentoring, Virtual Residential, and Life Skills services as needed.
• Work directly with individuals and families during weekly sessions.
• Help clients develop practical skills and strategies to achieve greater stability and independence.
• Conduct individual, family, and group sessions.
• Develop individualized service plans with measurable goals and objectives.
• Connect clients and families with appropriate services and community resources.
• Support clients through behavioral challenges, conflict, and crises.
• Collaborate with families, referral sources, supervisors, and other members of the treatment team.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of services provided.

Requirements

• Knowledge of mental and behavioral health disorders and interventions.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to work from a strengths‑based perspective.
• Experience or knowledge of crisis de‑escalation and conflict resolution.
• Ability to develop rapport with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions in challenging situations.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when needed.
• Ability to participate in on‑call crisis intervention.
• Basic computer skills and a phone with email capability.

Minimum Qualification

Candidates must, at minimum, meet Virginia DMAS/DBHDS requirements for a Qualified Mental Health Professional–Trainee (QMHP‑T) and be actively working toward attaining QMHP‑C and/or QMHP‑A status.

Driving & Community Travel

• Valid driver’s license.
• Good driving record.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel up to 60 miles with a passenger.

Why This Role?

If you’re looking for work that goes beyond sitting behind a desk, this position allows you to work directly with individuals and families, help them navigate real‑life challenges, and support meaningful progress in their everyday lives. Bring your compassion, professionalism, and commitment to helping others—and build a career where your work has a purpose.