Hybrid Clinician

Job Description

Job Description

Hybrid Clinician Position Description

Department: Clinical Services
Reports To: Clinical Director / Executive Director
Status: Contract (Remote)

Position Summary

The Hybrid Clinician at NCS delivers high-quality behavioral health services through a combination of in-person and virtual care. This role provides clinical assessments, therapeutic interventions, treatment planning, case management, and documentation in alignment with NCS standards and ASAM, DBHDS, and DMAS regulations. The Hybrid Clinician ensures continuity of care while maintaining flexibility to serve clients both remotely and onsite within NCS programs, including MHPHP, MHIOP, SAIOP, SAPHP, PHP, IOP, and Residential 3.1 Recovery Homes. Areas: City of Richmond & Fairfax County, Virginia.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• All work is conducted remotely, unless otherwise coordinated
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, ASAM assessments, risk screenings, and level-of-care recommendations.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions both in-person and via telehealth.
• Lead SAIOP/SAPHP groups using evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT skills, MI, psychoeducation, relapse prevention).
• Develop, update, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients.
• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and support during acute episodes.

Documentation

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for behavioral health services
• Complete and implement initial individual service plans
• Submit authorizations to MCO's and follow-up
• Submit reauthorizations as coordinated (if applicable)
• Work closely with NCS clinical team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, treatment plan reviews, and staffing discussions, if applicable
• Communicate professionally with MCOs regarding authorizations, updates, and continued-stay requests.

Hybrid Work Expectations

• Deliver a designated portion of services onsite at NCS facilities.
• Conduct telehealth sessions from an approved, private, and compliant workspace.
• Maintain reliable internet connectivity and proficiency with EHR and telehealth platforms.

Qualifications

• Required: LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LSATP, or graduate-level License Resident/Supervisee under supervision.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 1–2 years in mental health or substance use treatment.
  • Experience with SAIOP/SAPHP or ASAM levels preferred, and mental health
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, evidence-based practices, and person-centered treatment.
• Strong communication, organization, and clinical judgment skills.