Behavioral Health Clinician

Provide anger management, life skills, and mentoring to youth/young adults (including family/court-involved) in flexible settings—telehealth, in-home, school, community. Document within 24 hours and coordinate with families and probation/CSU.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

Facilitate individual non-clinical session and/or run small anger management and life skills groups (8–12 weeks typical).

Provide 1:1 mentoring/skills sessions: coping skills, problem-solving, decision-making, communication.

Meet clients in flexible settings: telehealth, in-home, school, and community sites.

Set clear goals with clients and check progress each week.

Document every session within 24 hours in our electronic record (we use SimplePractice).

Coordinate with parents/guardians, schools, and probation/CSU as needed.

Use de-escalation skills and follow safety steps if a client is upset.

Keep private information confidential and follow agency policies.

Join supervision and team check-ins; be open to feedback and coaching.

Skills We’re Looking For

Rapport with teens/young adults; warm, respectful, and consistent.

Group facilitation: setting ground rules, keeping youth engaged, handling behavior kindly and firmly.

De-escalation and calm communication during tough moments.

Clear writing: short, accurate notes that connect goals ↔ sessions ↔ progress.

Time management & reliability: show up on time, meet deadlines.

Cultural humility and professional boundaries.

Basic tech: video visits, email, Google Drive/Docs, EMR basics.

Problem-solving: you can ask for help and still take initiative.

Minimum Requirements

Education: At least 20 college credit hours in human services, counseling, education, or psychology related field 

Youth experience: At least 6 months working with adolescents (school, community, residential, mentoring, or justice-involved).

Availability: Some late afternoon/evening hours.

Background/clearances: Able to pass standard checks (including facility/DJJ if required).

Transportation: Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for community visits.

Documentation: Willing and able to complete notes within 24 hours.

CPR/First Aid & TB: Current or willing to obtain shortly after hire.

Nice to Have (Preferred):

Experience with court- or school-referred youth.

Schedule & Setting

Part-time (10–20 hrs/week), with potential to grow.

Mix of telehealth and community visits in Hampton Roads (Norfolk/VB).