Crisis Response Team Coordinator - LMHP

Company: Horizon Behavioral Health
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week), Schedule will be a 4-day work week to include evenings and a Sunday after initial training/onboarding. Location: Lynchburg VA, 24501 Position Summary The Crisis Response Team Coordinator will supervise mobile crisis teams responding to individuals experiencing an acute crisis in the community. This position will supervise a multi-disciplinary team of approximately ten clinicians, including QMHP, QMHP-E, LMHP-E, and LMHP staff. The Crisis Response Team Coordinator will assist the Clinical Director in the development of community mobile response programming. It is preferred that this position has experience with providing crisis services to individuals. Required Education and Experience 60-hour Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in an applicable human services field and licensure in the State of Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Types of Experience Three years of relevant clinical experience, including at least 2 years of experience working with persons with serious mental illness. Experience must also include at least 1 year of supervisory experience in a mental health setting. Licensed Mental Health Professional Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of behavior modification; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); emergency interventions; family, group, and individual therapies; psychosocial education; risk assessments; substance abuse interventions; etc.; Excellent clinical judgment and the ability to make quick clinically sound decisions for crisis situations, for children and youth 18 and under. Knowledge of clinical supervision requirements and techniques. Knowledge of community mental health and public health in order to provide advocacy and enhance an individual’s treatment and access to community resources. Knowledge of psychiatric/medical medications/treatments. Ability to effectively manage employee performance, communicate expectations and objectively rate performance of assigned employees. Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques. Ability to communicate effectively in order to facilitate treatment and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team. Ability to develop reports, create presentations and communicate findings to both internal and external audiences. Ability to address performance concerns in a constructive manner. Ability to manage a budget and stay within budget expectations. Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver’s license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients, provide services to client @other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites. Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training. THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY We’re proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community through the year. Horizon’s clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment, and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs. If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities. To Apply – Please visit our online career center at https://www.horizonbh.org/careers/ Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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