Internship Behavioral Ecology Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description
RBH is now offering sign-on bonus opportunities for qualified professionals!
Calling all Life Changers! Do you have a passion for working with children and families? RBHis looking for compassionate, dedicated people in the Greater RVA area who want to empower youth and families by creating strength-based behavior change that will be sustained long after treatment ends. You will receive ongoing training in the Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) model as you work with families, youth, their communities, and other key members of their ecology to implement MST as designed. Extensive research has proven the effectiveness of MST. MST Therapists do whatever it takes, via close collaboration with all involved, to address the needs of youth who are before the juvenile courts and/or are at risk for out-of-home placement. You will empower families to address challenging and problematic behavior, and help youth ages 12 to 18 to make life-transforming changes. Treatment progress is made through intensive interventions such as skill building, changing unhelpful family interactions, and increasing social support, to name a few.
The successful applicant will perform challenging professional work providing direct clinical service to clients involving intake, assessing client needs, developing treatment plans, providing prevention services, managing cases, providing therapy, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned supervisor.
RBHA fully promotes and supports the required clinical supervision for clinical licensure.
Essential Functions
Performs intakes, client assessments and diagnostic interviews; conducts mental health and substance use disorder assessments and monitors level of functioning.
Monitors and manages an assigned caseload.
Assists client in identifying self-determined goals and jointly prepare individualized service plan.
Develops and facilitates psycho-educational groups; provides individual, family and group counseling; implements treatment plans; coordinates daily treatment schedule.
Coordinates case management services; coordinates and links client to community resources and medical services; interfaces with other service providers and client support system.
Provides crisis intervention and prevention services to individuals and families.
Provides consultation, education and prevention services; provides drug and alcohol testing; conducts urine analysis.
Documents and charts information about client assessment, diagnostic studies, individual service plans, progress notes, quarterly and annual reviews, discharge summaries and other client related data, correspondence, medical records, etc; prepares and submits reports as required.
Monitors and audits clinical and medical records and practices for compliance with regulatory, reimbursement and agency standards; reviews documentation for accuracy; assists with reviewing division policies and procedures.
Represents clients and Authority in court and legal proceedings.
Provides transportation assistance, as needed.
Provides child minding assistance to clients attending treatment groups, as needed.
Serves on a variety of committees as directed; prepares and distributes agendas; attends and participates in a variety of meetings.
Attends professional conferences and trainings as required.
Supervises student interns as directed.
Position Requirements
Education and Experience
Master's degree with coursework in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field and considerable experience working with clients with behavioral health disorders and/or developmental disabilities in a behavioral health care setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LCSW, LPC, LCP or LMHP-E preferred
Special Requirements
Valid Virginia Drivers License
Qualifying licensed and licensed eligible clinician staff will be eligible for a $4K sign-on bonus as defined by the terms and conditions of the approved sign-on bonus policy.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Open Date
5/7/2026
Close Date
About the Organization
Join the Fearless!
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and is the statutorily established public entity responsible for providing mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and prevention services to the citizens of the City of Richmond.
Our Mission:
RBHA promotes health, wellness, and recovery for the people and communities we serve.
Our Vision:
An inclusive, healthy community where individuals are inspired to reach their highest potential.
Our Values:
Equity / Innovation / Quality / Inclusion / Accessibility / Transparency / Compassion / Integrity
Creating Healthy Communities - One Person, One Family, One Community at a time.
RBHA is committed to providing behavioral health services to all Richmond residents regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, or national origin.
Services are provided directly by RBHA staff and through contracts with private providers in the community. Funding is received through fees from consumers, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City of Richmond, and local and state grants.
Starting Salary Range
$59,584.73 Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.
EOE Statement
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This position is currently accepting applications.