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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.