LMHP- Crisis Community Stabilization Services
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AI Summary
The LMHP provides direct clinical services including mental health assessments, diagnosis, and crisis intervention within community-based stabilization programs. They are responsible for developing individualized service plans and providing clinical leadership to support staff to ensure regulatory compliance.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Position Summary
The Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) provides direct clinical services including mental
health assessments, diagnosis, crisis intervention, therapeutic interventions, and counseling
services within community-based mental health and stabilization programs. This role may be filled
by a fully licensed LMHP or a license-eligible clinician (such as an LMHP-Resident or
LMHP-Supervisee) practicing under approved clinical supervision. Services are delivered ethically,
clinically appropriate, and in full compliance with DBHDS and DMAS requirements.
Scope of Work
The LMHP delivers assessment-driven, therapeutic, and stabilization-focused services to
individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. The LMHP may work independently or, when
license-eligible, under appropriate clinical supervision. The LMHP may also serve as the lead
clinician when working alongside QMHPs, Peer Recovery Specialists, and other support staff,
ensuring clinical accuracy, service quality, and regulatory compliance.
Core Clinical Responsibilities
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Formulate and document accurate diagnoses in accordance with clinical standards and scope
of practice.
• Provide individual and group therapy sessions based on client needs and program
requirements.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation services as clinically indicated.
• Develop, implement, and update Individualized Service Plans (ISPs).
• Complete risk assessments and safety planning.
• Provide therapeutic interventions appropriate to client needs.
• Coordinate care and connect individuals to appropriate community resources.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary providers to support continuity of care.
Documentation & Compliance Responsibilities
• Complete all required clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
• Ensure documentation meets DBHDS and DMAS regulatory standards and supervision
requirements.
• Document individual and group therapy services in accordance with billing, supervision, and
clinical requirements.
• Review client charts for clinical appropriateness, accuracy, and completeness.
• Correct documentation errors promptly when identified.
• Maintain compliance with ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and agency policies.
Clinical Leadership Responsibilities
• Serve as the lead clinician when working with QMHPs, Peer Recovery Specialists, and other
support staff, as permitted by licensure status.
• Ensure clinical services provided by support staff are accurate, ethical, and compliant.
• Provide clinical guidance to support accurate assessments, therapy delivery, and
documentation.
• Escalate clinical, supervision, or safety concerns to supervisors or leadership as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
• Active Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) credential in Virginia OR license-eligible
status as an LMHP-Resident, LMHP-Supervisee, or equivalent recognized by the
Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral
health field.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy, assessments, crisis intervention, and
community-based mental health services.
• Working knowledge of DBHDS and DMAS regulations applicable to community stabilization
services.
• Ability to practice within scope of licensure and supervision requirements.
This document outlines general expectations for the LMHP role within assessment-driven and
community stabilization services. Specific schedules, assignments, supervision requirements, and
compensation terms are defined separately.
The Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) provides direct clinical services including mental
health assessments, diagnosis, crisis intervention, therapeutic interventions, and counseling
services within community-based mental health and stabilization programs. This role may be filled
by a fully licensed LMHP or a license-eligible clinician (such as an LMHP-Resident or
LMHP-Supervisee) practicing under approved clinical supervision. Services are delivered ethically,
clinically appropriate, and in full compliance with DBHDS and DMAS requirements.
Scope of Work
The LMHP delivers assessment-driven, therapeutic, and stabilization-focused services to
individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. The LMHP may work independently or, when
license-eligible, under appropriate clinical supervision. The LMHP may also serve as the lead
clinician when working alongside QMHPs, Peer Recovery Specialists, and other support staff,
ensuring clinical accuracy, service quality, and regulatory compliance.
Core Clinical Responsibilities
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Formulate and document accurate diagnoses in accordance with clinical standards and scope
of practice.
• Provide individual and group therapy sessions based on client needs and program
requirements.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation services as clinically indicated.
• Develop, implement, and update Individualized Service Plans (ISPs).
• Complete risk assessments and safety planning.
• Provide therapeutic interventions appropriate to client needs.
• Coordinate care and connect individuals to appropriate community resources.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary providers to support continuity of care.
Documentation & Compliance Responsibilities
• Complete all required clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
• Ensure documentation meets DBHDS and DMAS regulatory standards and supervision
requirements.
• Document individual and group therapy services in accordance with billing, supervision, and
clinical requirements.
• Review client charts for clinical appropriateness, accuracy, and completeness.
• Correct documentation errors promptly when identified.
• Maintain compliance with ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and agency policies.
Clinical Leadership Responsibilities
• Serve as the lead clinician when working with QMHPs, Peer Recovery Specialists, and other
support staff, as permitted by licensure status.
• Ensure clinical services provided by support staff are accurate, ethical, and compliant.
• Provide clinical guidance to support accurate assessments, therapy delivery, and
documentation.
• Escalate clinical, supervision, or safety concerns to supervisors or leadership as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
• Active Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) credential in Virginia OR license-eligible
status as an LMHP-Resident, LMHP-Supervisee, or equivalent recognized by the
Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral
health field.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy, assessments, crisis intervention, and
community-based mental health services.
• Working knowledge of DBHDS and DMAS regulations applicable to community stabilization
services.
• Ability to practice within scope of licensure and supervision requirements.
This document outlines general expectations for the LMHP role within assessment-driven and
community stabilization services. Specific schedules, assignments, supervision requirements, and
compensation terms are defined separately.
This is a remote position.
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