Senior Clinician (Child & Adolescent Services)

Senior Clinician (Child & Adolescent Services) 

Mental Health Support Services

Hiring Range: $71,395 - $83,888

Deadline: 11:59 p.m. November 23, 2025

Who We Are:
Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is the provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services for children and adults in Chesterfield County. The Child & Adolescent Services Team (CAST) is seeking a full-time licensed child and family therapist to join our outpatient (mental health) team. CAST is a fun-loving and energetic team that highly values continuing professional growth, self-care, and a supportive work environment.
 
Minimum Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in human services or related field; three years of experience related to assigned program; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience with the systems of care approach for youth, cognitive-behavioral treatment interventions, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care preferred; experience with specific populations or treatment interventions such as art therapy, play therapy, trauma-informed care preferred. Those candidates with verbal and written fluency in both English and Spanish are encouraged to apply.
 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts of normal and abnormal human behavior, personality development, family and group dynamics; considerable knowledge of and an ability to apply a variety of psychotherapeutic treatment techniques/modalities; adherence to basic ethics appropriate for a professional helping relationship; knowledge of mental health diagnoses, assessment, and/or psychological and educational testing; some knowledge of consultation program; considerable knowledge of psychosocial history development; very good interviewing and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. Computer proficiency skills; working knowledge of electronic health record systems. Demonstrated ability to lead others. Knowledgeable in systems of care approach for children and adolescents preferred; demonstrated ability to assess and understand the impact of complex trauma preferred; proficiency in clinical documentation preferred.
 
Additional Requirements:
 • Professional licensure such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
 
 

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides individual and group therapy sessions;
 
 • Conducts trauma-informed, evidenced based assessment and treatment services;
 
 • Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation;
 
 • Collaborates with treatment team regarding client referrals related to medication, hospitalization, or intensive specialized treatment;
 
 • Refers clients to appropriate community resources when called for in treatment plan;
 
 • May serve as a lead worker to Clinicians, interns, etc. and assists in providing clinical supervision and training;
 
 • Stays up to date with current and new research and best practices in mental health treatment;
 
 • May serve as a back-up in the absence of the supervisor, and;
 
 • Performs other work as required.

This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

A Chesterfield County application is required and must be submitted online by deadline. Visit chesterfield.gov/careers to view instructions and to complete and submit an application. (804) 748-1551.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion