Careers

Substance Use Disorder (OBAT) Counselor

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is responsible for managing an assigned caseload of adults diagnosed with substance use disorders. The incumbent is responsible for providing substance use counseling and the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) as well as working with Agency staff and other community resources in meeting client service needs. This job description is based….

Children, Youth and Family Services (CYFS) Intake Therapist

 This position is responsible for making initial diagnostic and screening assessments, providing crisis, short-term and group counseling, developing effective therapeutic relationships and providing effective treatment interventions for children and adolescents having a broad range of service needs frequently in more than one single disability area.  This job description is based upon an evaluation of agency requirements at the time this description was written. This job description….

Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT) Case Manager

This position is responsible for managing an assigned caseload of children and adolescents experiencing primarily mental health problems. The FAPT Case Manager caseload is primarily non-Medicaid clients that have been referred by private/state hospitals, local FAPT teams, and other community collaterals, including their guardian. The incumbent is responsible for assessing client needs, developing, implementing, and reviewing service plans, and working with other community resources….

Discharge Planner

This position is responsible for collaborating with jail staff in the provision of mental health services for inmates with serious mental illness. Duties include providing effective treatment services for identified individuals; assuring aftercare using community-based resources to ensure that service needs are met upon release; and maintaining professional relationships and communications between Northwestern Community Services….

Peer Recovery Specialist – ACT

Provides peer to peer support services to individuals with Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorder (SUD) who are enrolled in Northwestern Community Services. Performs a variety of paraprofessional duties in support of wellness and recovery by utilizing their lived experiences of recovery and mental illness and/or substance use disorder plus skills learned in formal training….

Children’s Youth and Family Services (CYFS) Supervisor

This position is responsible for organizational and clinical supervision of assigned child and adolescent mental health case managers, CYFS Therapists, and CYFS Supervising Case Managers. The incumbent provides direct treatment services for adolescents and children experiencing co-occurring disorders through individual and family treatment intervention modalities in a systems of care modality. The incumbent is responsible….

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

The incumbent in this position is responsible for medication evaluation and management to a range of clients having psychiatric/mental health and substance abuse disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, under the supervision of consulting psychiatrist(s).  This position is under the supervision of the primary supervising physician in accordance with Virginia licensing requirements for Nurse Practitioners. This….

Practice Manager

This position is responsible for scheduling and coordinating the day-to-day operations, development, and enhancement of Northwestern Community Services Board’s (NWCSB) medical services.  In collaboration with the Medical Director and the Director of Clinic Operations, this position provides administrative oversight of medical services delivery and aid in the management and optimization of the medical department’s workflows. ….

Discharge Planner

This position is responsible for collaborating with jail staff in the provision of mental health services for inmates with serious mental illness. Duties include providing effective treatment services for identified individuals; assuring aftercare using community-based resources to ensure that service needs are met upon release; and maintaining professional relationships and communications between Northwestern Community Services….

Peer Recovery Specialist – Housing Program

The person in this position is currently or has previously been a consumer of a public mental health or substance use services unit and have a history of homelessness or unstable housing. Must have the ability to demonstrate and appropriately share with program partners and clients their experience, strength and hope for recovery. The peer….

Intellectual Disability (ID) Case Manager

The Intellectual Disability (ID) Case Manager serves to assist in the provision of services to intellectually disabled individuals of the jurisdiction(s) served by his/her clinic site position location.  Primary duties include individual assessment, service plan development, residential placement and follow-up, information and referral, case recording, and liaison with other agencies and facilities which serve intellectually….

Discharge Planner

This position is responsible for collaborating with jail staff in the provision of mental health services for inmates with serious mental illness. Duties include performing needs assessments when a behavioral health need is identified; making recommendations for treatment and, where appropriate, provide effective treatment services for identified individuals; assuring aftercare through the use of community-based….

Building and Grounds Technician

Under general supervision, the incumbent of this position performs intermediate maintenance and related duties for agency facilities, grounds, and equipment.  Assists the Building and Grounds Specialist in completion of various projects, including the use of skills in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, etc. This job description is based upon an evaluation of agency requirements at the….

Human Resources Generalist

This position provides comprehensive human resources support across four key areas: General Duties, Benefit Administration, Workforce Operations, and People Operations. The incumbent ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, delivers accurate and timely employee services, and fosters a positive, inclusive work environment that aligns with the organization’s strategic goals. This job description is based….

Administrative Support Specialist

Greets and signs in clients at the Agency behavioral health clinics; processing appointments and accepting payments; work is performed under regular supervision. This job description is based upon an evaluation of agency requirements at the time this description was written. This job description will change as the position is developed further, or in response to….

ACT Office Manager

Position provides administrative and secretarial support as part of the agency’s Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program through a variety of tasks including reimbursement activities of the program, office management and file maintenance. As part of the agency’s ACT Team, this position may be called upon to accompany clinical team members into the client’s home to….

Supervising Case Manager – Hospital Discharge Liaison

This position services as a resource consultant and case manager for consumers discharging from state hospitals. The individual serves as a liaison between the state hospital and NWCSB’s clinic case managers, program managers, and program supervisors. Primary duties include administering NWCSB’ and Health Planning Region 1 (HRP1) discharge planning protocols to ensure all pre-discharge planning,….

Office Manager

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation and oversight of all services delivered from the respective outpatient center. The incumbent of this position is responsible for overseeing, coordinating and performing administrative and clerical support services for the location. This job description is based upon an evaluation of agency requirements at the time this description….

Accounts Receivable Billing Analyst

This position works as a part of the reimbursement team. The duties include accounts receivable activities related to third party billing and collection, as well as client billing and aging.  The position provides reimbursement related assistance and guidance to other reimbursement team members, office managers, and support staff. This job description is based upon an….

ACT Co-Occurring Specialist

This position requires the incumbent to work as a member of a community-based treatment team providing in-home services to clients with severe and persistent mental illness. The incumbent is responsible for providing skill training, support, and education to help adults with serious and persistent mental illness become successful and satisfied in their living environment of….

Crisis Services Clinician (Overnight)

As an advocate for individuals in a behavioral health crisis, this position works as a part of a team serving those in acute crisis, in addition to those diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disorders, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.  The Crisis Clinician completes emergency clinical assessments for temporary detention and evaluations for hospitalization in accordance….

SUD Case Manager, Recovery Court

This position is responsible for managing an assigned caseload of adults diagnosed with substance use disorders.  The incumbent is responsible for assessing client needs, developing, implementing, and reviewing service plans, and working with NWCSB staff and other community resources in meeting/achieving client service needs. QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree earned from an accredited college or university….

Crisis Services Clinician

As an advocate for individuals in a behavioral health crisis, this position works as a part of a team serving those in acute crisis, in addition to those diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disorders, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.  The Crisis Clinician completes emergency clinical assessments for temporary detention and evaluations for hospitalization in accordance….

SUD Counselor

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is responsible for managing an assigned caseload of adults diagnosed with substance use disorders.  The incumbent is responsible for providing substance use counseling and the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) as well as working with Agency staff and other community resources in meeting client service needs. This job description is based….

SUD Counselor

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is responsible for managing an assigned caseload of adults diagnosed with substance use disorders.  The incumbent is responsible for providing substance use counseling and the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) as well as working with Agency staff and other community resources in meeting client service needs. This job description is based….

Adult Mental Health Therapist

The Adult Mental Health Therapist conducts ongoing psychotherapy, counseling, and therapy services including, but not limited to, the treatment of mental health disorders as identified in the current Agency-utilized Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to determine appropriateness for targeted case management services, outpatient crisis stabilization, crisis intervention appointments, and Health Planning Region….

Substance Use Therapist – Recovery Court

Position is responsible for performing diagnostic assessments, SSPI’s, developing treatment plans, and providing direct treatment services for adults experiencing substance use disorders through individual, group, and family therapy as well as Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) in a substance use continuum of care modality. This job description is based upon an evaluation of agency requirements at….

Substance Use (OBAT) Case Manager

This position is responsible for managing an assigned caseload of adults diagnosed with substance use disorders.  The incumbent is responsible for assessing client needs, developing, implementing, and reviewing service plans, and working with NWCS staff and other community resources in meeting/achieving client service needs.  This position requires CSAC eligibility.   This job description is based upon….

Adolescent Forensic Intake Therapist

This position is responsible for making initial diagnostic and screening assessments, providing crisis, short-term and group counseling, developing effective therapeutic relationships and providing effective treatment interventions for children and adolescents having a broad range of service needs frequently in more than one single disability area. This job description is based upon an evaluation of agency requirements at the time….

Case Manager for Service Members, Veterans, and Families

This position is responsible for managing an assigned caseload of Identified Veteran status clients, both active and inactive, and having a major mental disorder as diagnosed using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. These disorders are considered severe, recurrent, and long-term such as schizophrenia, major affective disorders, paranoia, organic or other psychotic disorders,….

Substance Use Disorder Therapist

Position is responsible for performing diagnostic assessments, SSPI’s, developing treatment plans, and providing direct treatment services for adults experiencing substance use disorders through individual, group, and family therapy as well as Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) in a substance use continuum of care modality. This job description is based upon an evaluation of agency requirements at….

Substance Use Disorder Therapist

Position is responsible for performing diagnostic assessments, SSPI’s, developing treatment plans, and providing direct treatment services for adults experiencing substance use disorders through individual, group, and family therapy as well as Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) in a substance use continuum of care modality. This job description is based upon an evaluation of agency requirements at….

Adult Mental Health Therapist

This position requires the incumbent to conduct ongoing psychotherapy, counseling, and therapy services including but not limited to the treatment of mental health disorders as identified in the current agency-utilized DSM (Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). To determine appropriateness for Targeted Case Management Services, Outpatient Crisis Stabilization, Crisis Intervention Appointments, and HPR I….

Adult SDA Intake Therapist

The Adult Mental Health Therapist conducts ongoing psychotherapy, counseling, and therapy services including, but not limited to, the treatment of mental health disorders as identified in the current Agency-utilized Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to determine appropriateness for targeted case management services, outpatient crisis stabilization, crisis intervention appointments, and Health Planning Region….

Transportation Provider

This position is responsible for driving the agency’s vehicles, providing transportation for clients to and from Agency appointments and to and from the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs, which serve clients with long-term mental illness. This position will also be responsible for driving for other program-sponsored outings. This job description is based upon an evaluation of agency….

Supervising Mental Health Worker

This position is responsible for collaborating with jail staff in the provision of mental health services for inmates with serious mental illness.  Duties include performing diagnostic assessments when a behavioral health need is identified; making recommendations for treatment and, where appropriate, provide effective treatment services for identified individuals; refer to and coordinate services with RSW….