Behavioral Health Clinician – Liaison

Valley Health

. Provides mental health screening, substance abuse screening, brief intervention, brief therapy/psychotherapy, and referral to services for adult patients in crisis.

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeWinchester • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $29 - $44 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mental health and substance abuse screening, crisis intervention, and care coordination for adult patients. Proficient in conducting assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions while ensuring compliance with state regulations.

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Master's Degree In Behavioral HealthBLS CertificationLCSW Or LPC EligibilityMotivational InterviewingCognitive-Behavioral Therapy

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Hard Skills

Mental Health ScreeningSubstance Abuse ScreeningCrisis InterventionClinical AssessmentCare CoordinationDocumentation ComplianceTreatment PlanningPatient Assessment

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS CertificationLCSW EligibilityLPC Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthCrisis InterventionMotivational InterviewingCognitive-Behavioral TherapyPatient CareMultidisciplinary Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides mental health screening, substance abuse screening, brief intervention, brief therapy/psychotherapy, and referral to services for adult patients in crisis.
Conducts initial intake assessments, crisis intervention, and clinical determination for level of care.
Works with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, mental health associates, nurses, and off-site behavioral health staff.
Provides ongoing care coordination for individuals in behavioral health crisis.
Completes all required documentation timely and in accordance with State regulations.
Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment planning.
Delivers patient services, including screening and brief motivationally informed interventions to promote healthy behavior change and connect patients with appropriate care.
Assesses patients' behavioral health and substance use needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in the Behavioral Health Field, such as Social Work or Counseling, is required.
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required.
New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to the completion of orientation.
LCSW eligible or LPC eligible within 3 months of employment required.
Knowledgeable in the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological stages of human growth and development required.
Competent to provide assessment, care and treatment appropriate to the age group of patients served required.
Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served.
Familiarity with local resources and their programs required.
Prior academic or practical training in motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Experience working in medical setting is preferred.
LCSW/LPC preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
Dental and vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Retirement Savings Match
A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
Health savings account
Flexible spending account for childcare
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Professional development
Discounts to on-campus dining