Senior Clinician (Access Services)

Chesterfield County, VA

$72K — $97K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in human services or related field required
  • Three years of relevant experience in community mental health preferred
  • Experience with electronic health records preferred
  • Virginia counseling licensure preferred
  • Considerable knowledge of human behavior and psychotherapeutic techniques required
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential
  • Bilingual candidates (English and Spanish) are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

  • Conduct initial comprehensive needs assessments for diverse consumers
  • Provide community resource information to clients as needed
  • Maintain accurate and timely client records in an electronic health system
  • Formulate clinical impressions and initial diagnoses based on assessments
  • Stay informed on current research and best practices in mental health
  • Interface with internal and external stakeholders and agencies
  • Perform additional duties as required

Benefits

  • Career development plan with progression opportunities
  • Salary incentives based on performance and qualifications
  • Full-time position with set working hours
  • Regular hours Monday to Friday with occasional extended hours
  • Supportive work environment focused on mental health services
Full Job Description
Salary: $72,466.00 - $97,827.00 Annually
Location : Chesterfield, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 27-00082
Department: Mental Health Support Services
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:
Master's degree in human services or related field; three years of experience related to assigned program; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. At least three years of relevant experience in a community mental health setting preferred; experience using an electronic health record preferred; Virginia counseling licensure preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts of normal and abnormal human behavior, personality development, family and group dynamics; considerable knowledge of and an ability to apply a variety of psychotherapeutic treatment techniques/modalities; adherence to basic ethics appropriate for a professional helping relationship; knowledge of mental health diagnoses, assessment, and/or psychological and educational testing; some knowledge of consultation program; considerable knowledge of psychosocial history development; very good interviewing and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. Computer proficiency skills; working knowledge of electronic health record systems. Demonstrated ability to lead others. Well-developed assessment and diagnostic skills preferred; working knowledge of mental health services and resources preferred; ability to work well on a team that serves a diverse consumer population preferred. Those candidates with verbal and written fluency in both English and Spanish are encouraged to apply.

Additional Requirements:
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
Duties
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Completes initial comprehensive needs assessments for consumers of varied ages seeking mental health, substance use, or case management services;
• Provides community resources to consumers as needed;
• Maintains timely and accurate client records within an electronic health record in accordance with state licensure, Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS), and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards of practice;
• Formulates a clinical impression and initial diagnosis based on the assessment findings;
• Stays up to date with current and new research and best practices in mental health;
• Interfaces with internal and external providers, agencies and stakeholders; and
• Performs other work as required.

This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

Shift

Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Required to work until 6:00 p.m. one day a week.
Work Location

Mental Health Support Services

01

What is your highest level of education completed? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
  • Some High School
  • High School/GED
  • Some College
  • 2 year College degree (Associate's)
  • 4 year College degree (Bachelor's)
  • Master's Degree

02

Do you currently possess a counseling license in the state of Virginia? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you have experience working with electronic health records? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
  • Yes
  • No

04

How many years of experience do you have conducting psychosocial assessments? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 - 3 years
  • 3 - 5 years
  • 5 - 10 years
  • 10 - 15 years
  • More than 15 years

Required Question

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