The Mental Health Professional (MHP) is responsible for providing comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services within a multidisciplinary team. This role involves working with individuals who are receiving behavioral health services in one or more of the following Programs: Residential, Outpatient, and Inpatient mental health and/or substance abuse and dependence treatment settings to assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans that address behavioral health needs. The MHP will also provide individual and group support, crisis intervention, and support for clients and their families, fostering a therapeutic environment that promotes recovery and well-being.

The expertise of the MHP will contribute to creating a safe and therapeutic environment that fosters mental and emotional well-being. In addition, MHP’s may serve as a preceptor to student interns and staff, ensuring that therapeutic programming is effectively implemented.

Key responsibilities include completing biopsychosocial assessments and assisting in the development of individualized treatment plans, with each plan evidencing final review through a dated signature of an LMHP. You will also debrief patients and staff following any safety events or Code Atlas incidents, ensuring clear communication with the treatment team regarding major incidents such as elopements, therapeutic holds, injuries, or seclusions.

Other duties may be assigned or requested, and job specifications can be modified or updated as needed. Your contributions are essential to the well-being of our clients and the effectiveness of our treatment programs.

Your partner in living your best life: That is the role Centra proudly yet humbly assumes, both as an organization and as an employer. Caring for people in the community—both within and beyond our walls—is not only what Centra does, but it is also central to who we are. We care for our patients and team members like we would care for our own friends and family. Because that is what we are. Founded in 1987 and based in Lynchburg, Centra is a regional, nonprofit healthcare system serving more than half a million people across central and southside Virginia. Our established network of facilities and services includes four hospitals, five medical centers, a nationally award-winning cardiovascular care center, and a cancer center, as well as 15 primary care and various specialty practices as part of our Centra Medical Group. We also offer a wide range of senior, post-acute, and mental health care services. Our breadth and depth of care means a wide array of meaningful opportunities for you to realize a meaningful career with Centra. As part of our inclusive, multidisciplinary team, you will be empowered to be you. We will listen carefully to you and get to know you well. We want to understand your hopes, goals and dreams. We want to do our part so you can be your very best, as you define it. This is true whether you are a patient, a caregiver, or a member of the communities we serve.

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