Licensed Clinical Lead

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providingacute,residential,andPartial Hospitalizationtreatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns. The hospital provides high quality care to children, adolescents and their families using quality, evidence-based practice treatments. Founded in 1986, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a 106-bed hospital facility accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

Website: https://www.kempsvillecbh.com/

Position Description:

The Licensed Clinical Lead provides quality psychotherapeutic and discharge planning services to all patient populations and their families; provides assessment, group treatment, family work, and discharge planning; serves as a member of interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Clinical conduct and liaison for admissions to the Residential Care and Partial Hospitalization Program.
• Provides clinical refreshers and training to Mental Health Technicians and the nursing department.
• Supports Director of Clinical Operations and PHP Manager with tracking documentation completion/timeliness and auditing charts/compliance.
• Overall support of the clinical departments for inpatient care and PHP.
• Implements curricula for residents/patients on assigned programs (RTC, acute, and PHP).
• Deliver therapy to residents/patients on assigned programs as needed.
• Assists with case management services.
• Provides structure and support for acute, residential and partial hospitalization programs.
• Maintains code of employer/employee relations.
• Ensures Service Excellence delivery.

Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program and student loan refinancing
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Programs and other voluntary benefits
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website UHS Benefits Service Center

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Education

MA or MS level, Unrestricted and active license in social work (LCSW) or license in clinical mental health counseling (LPC) who is currently licensed in the state facility is located (VA) preferred.

Experience

Minimum of five years' clinical experience in the delivery of mental health treatment of children and/or adolescents.

Knowledge

Must possess knowledge of milieu management, group dynamics, individual and family treatment, biological aspects of psychological illness; demonstrated leadership ability and skills.

Physical requirements:

Working Conditions

Works on the premises, occasionally outside of facility. Must be physically capable of providing direct total physical care to unpredictable, potentially violent, mentally ill patients as necessary. This includes lifting, Kneeling, supporting, running toward or away from areas where problems are occurring and pushing and pulling equipment, such as wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds. Some risk involved in the event of aggressive/out-of- control patients.

Must possess physical ability to assist in restraining resident under such circumstances. This includes having the ability to kneel, squat, and stand for extended periods of time. Must possess the ability to perform CPR. Must possess visual and audio skills to complete job duties.

Schedule may include shift work, weekends, and holidays. All duties require above average intelligence and no cognitive deficits which compromise abstract thinking. Requires above average judgment which is not compromised by medication or substance abuse. Must possess valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements

The Physical Requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Exposure Categories: Blood borne disease exposure category: Category I

EEO Statement:

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