Same-Day Access Clinician

Same-Day Access Clinician

Clinical supervision for licensure provided.

Are you a compassionate behavioral health professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys helping people connect with the right care? Valley Community Services Board (VCSB) is seeking a dynamic clinician to join our Outpatient Services team.

In this role, you’ll provide same-day access (SDA) assessments, clinical screenings, and comprehensive evaluations to individuals seeking behavioral health services. You’ll use your clinical judgment and established assessment tools to determine appropriate levels of care, provide brief interventions and crisis support when needed, and connect individuals with the services and resources that best meet their needs.

You’ll collaborate closely with clinicians, case managers, support staff, and community providers to ensure individuals receive timely, coordinated care. This position offers opportunities to develop your clinical skills while making a meaningful difference at a critical point in someone’s behavioral health journey.

Why Join Valley CSB?

We offer benefits designed to support your work, well-being, and future:

Starting pay of $55,124.93–$84,524.66 per year, dependent upon education and experience.

Non-licensed clinician: $55,124.93–$59,022.04

Licensed clinician: $60,637.42–$84,524.66

$2,500 sign-on bonus.

Clinical supervision for licensure provided at no cost.

Health insurance starting as low as $40 per month for individual coverage, with family and dependent plans available.

14 paid holidays.

Accrue up to 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year beginning in your first year, available for use as it is accrued.

Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).

Professional development assistance provided at no cost.

What You'll Do

Conduct same-day access assessments, screenings, and comprehensive clinical evaluations.

Use clinical tools, including ASAM criteria, screenings, and assessments, to determine the appropriate level of care.

Provide brief therapeutic interventions, crisis intervention, and safety planning during assessments when needed.

Connect individuals with appropriate VCSB programs and external providers based on their needs.

Develop initial treatment plans and service recommendations in accordance with Medicaid and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, including clinicians, case managers, and support staff.

Complete referrals for higher levels of care and clearly communicate clinical recommendations to providers.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record.

Ensure services and documentation comply with DBHDS, DMAS/Medicaid, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and agency requirements.

Participate in clinical supervision, trainings, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.

The Impact You'll Have

For someone seeking behavioral health support, getting connected to the right service at the right time can make all the difference. As an SDA clinician, you’ll be one of the first points of contact for individuals seeking care, helping them understand their options and connecting them with appropriate services. Your assessment, clinical judgment, and compassionate approach will help ensure people receive timely care that meets their individual needs.

If you're a compassionate clinician who is ready to help people take the next step toward improved mental health and recovery, we'd like to hear from you.