Horizon Behavioral Heal·Lynchburg, Virginia
Provide direct clinical services to clients in residential crisis and detox programs, including assessments and safety planning. Coordinate care and manage symptoms through individual, group, or family modalities.
full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Lynchburg VA, 24501
Compensation dependent on experience
The Clinician LMHP-E/LMHP (licensed mental health professional/eligible) in the Crisis Receiving Center provides direct services to clients receiving care in Horizon's residential crisis and detox programs. Services include assessments, skills restoration, health literacy counseling, treatment and safety planning, symptom and behavior management, crisis intervention, care coordination and discharge planning. Services may be delivered in an individual, group, or family modality.
Required Education and Experience
Master’s Degree from a program that prepares individuals to practice counseling (60-hr Master’s Program), which is offered by a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency. (Re: 54.1-3500 of the Code of Virginia)
Prefer 1 year of experience in crisis services.
Prefer Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (LSATP), Certified Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (CPCNS).
Horizon Behavioral Health Community Services Board (CSB) is located in the beautiful heart of Central Virginia. Whether your passions be hiking the Appalachian Trails, kayaking the James River Blueways, or a Sunday drive along the world-famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Lynchburg Virginia offers small-town southern charm with an active culture of music festivals, outdoor activities, world-class performing arts and a revitalized downtown that placed it at the top of the list by Reviews.org as the 2019 best place for millennials to move. Horizon is also the proud recipient of Living in Lynchburg’s 2021 Giving Back Award, Best of Lynchburg for Counseling Services for multiple consecutive years, and named Best Place to Work by Lynchburg Business Magazine in 2023, and again in 2024!
The best benefits for those who take care of the community
We’re proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia.
Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance.
Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy, ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays.
Stay active with Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community throughout the year.
Horizon’s sites qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs.
If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.
To Apply – Please visit our online career center at https://www.horizonbh.org/careers/ [https://www.horizonbh.org/careers/]
Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Requires a Master's Degree in counseling from an accredited program and a valid driver's license. Preference is given to candidates with one year of crisis services experience and specific professional licenses like LPC or LCSW.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Virginia commonly draw steady demand as agencies and treatment programs look for clinicians who can support counseling, care coordination, and recovery services. These positions are competitive because a valid CSAC license is required, while a psychology or counseling degree and treatment-industry experience are preferred; benefits often include PTO and health-related coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and confirm your licensure details before applying.
