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Open nowPosted 67 days ago

BH-DS Clinician III

City of Virginia Beach66 open roles

Pay
$68,328 – $105,893 a year
Where
DHS Witchduck Annex
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13.5% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. City of Virginia Beach postings stay open a median of 11 days.

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  6. 58.9%60 days
This job: posted 67 days ago

City of Virginia Beach median: 11 days open

The posting

Job Posting End Date:

Department:

HUMAN SERVICES

Compensation Grade:

A13

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $68,328.00 - $105,892.80 Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications.

This recruitment is posted open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted ongoingly. The requisition will close once a sufficient applicant pool is established.

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

Yes

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

The City of Virginia Beach is seeking to hire a BH/DS Clinician III, for our Program of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), who has experience working with clients who have forensic involvement and with individuals being released from local and regional jails and those residing in a state hospital who are ready for discharge. The selected candidate should have experience with clients who are not guilty by reason of insanity, receiving competency restoration services, or under an emergency treatment order.

Duties:

  • Work with local or regional jails, state prisons and hospitals to coordinate services for Forensic clients reintegrating into the community.
  • Provide comprehensive assessments for Forensic individuals with chronic mental illness and co-occurring disorders to determine services and supports needed to promote safety and stability in the community.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans that respond to the needs of the person served and coordinates service delivery that coincides with the treatment plan.
  • Provide linkage, monitoring, and coordination of services such as medical care, specialized therapy, residential and housing support, vocational readiness and placement, residential crisis stabilization, etc.
  • Assist clients with attending appointments with Social Security, Social Services, landlords, and other community support services appointments and meetings.
  • Monitor progress and complete required forensic reports for state hospitals, jails and probation and parole.
  • Serve as the primary care coordinator (SAI) for a caseload of 10-15 ACT Clients.
  • Provide supportive counseling, outreach home visits, crisis intervention and advocacy.
  • Provide individual, group, family rehabilitative and supportive counseling, independent living training, and emergency/crisis intervention.
  • Assist in the provision of medical services, such as delivering and monitoring medications, scheduling for and transportation to psychiatric and medical appointments and requesting medical records.
  • Assist with Temporary Detention Orders (TDOs) and is present at hearings for ACT Team clients; Assist and participates in all hospital diversion, hospital in-reach, and hospital discharge and re-integration services.
  • Provide case and program consultation to individuals, organizations, agencies, groups, etc. that are involved with Virginia Beach ACT clients.
  • Provide emergency assessment, treatment and collaboration during work hours and via the ACT emergency phone rotation.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, one evening shift 11:30am-8pm, one weekend day per month and up to two holidays a year.

And here's the exciting part - the selected candidate will qualify for a $4,000 hiring bonus!***

This position is also eligible to receive a $6,000 annual stipend to be paid in installments over the 26 pay periods.

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and paid leave.

***Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.

  • $1,000 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
  • $1,250 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
  • $1,750 will be awarded upon completion of the employee’s one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.

Additional requirements: • DMV Transcript: Yes • CDL: No • Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No • CPS Check: Yes • Physical: No • Respirator: No • Psychological Screening: No • Polygraph: No • At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Requires a four (4) year degree in a human services field (such as psychology, behavioral or mental health, special education, social work) and five (5) years utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with such positions as clinician, counselor, therapist, social worker, psychologist, or psychiatric nurse OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to nine (9) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with such positions. Must have a current and valid DMV driver’s license.

Special Requirements: Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional ) or higher level licensed clinician (LCSW, LPC, LCP, LMFT). All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Skills:

Behavioral Health, Case Documentation, Crisis Interventions, Hospital Discharge Planning, Mental Illness Diagnosis

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.

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Official Job Descriptions:

To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans?search=&group=E

VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.

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