ACCESS TII- Service Members, Veterans, and Families (SMVF) Coordinator

Prince William County; Virginia; On-site; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VRS retirement

401a and 457 plans

Paid annual leave

Paid personal leave

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical and dental plans (optional)

Group life insurance (optional)

EAP

Career development opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Prince William County Community Services seeks a Service Members, Veterans, and Families (SMVF) Coordinator/Clinical Services Case Worker within the ACCESS team. This role provides short-term counseling, comprehensive behavioral health assessments, and crisis intervention for service members, veterans, and their families seeking mental health and/or substance use services.

You will perform ongoing care coordination, referrals, and safety planning, while offering consultation to families and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
• Current LPC or LCSW license or ability to obtain within four years.
• At least 1 year of experience with adults and veterans in mental health outpatient services.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term counseling and behavioral health assessments for SMVF individuals.
• Perform crisis intervention and develop risk management and safety plans.
• Provide ongoing care coordination and case management for assigned SMVF clients.
• Offer consultation to families, professionals, and community agencies to facilitate access to resources.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Assessment (C-SSRS, SMI, WHODAS)

Communication with veterans

Education

Master's Degree in social work, counseling, or related behavioral science field

Job description

IntroductionAre you interested in joining a multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) while providing behavioral health assessment, care coordination, crisis intervention, and connection to needed services? Prince William County Community Services is seeking a committed and experienced mental health professional to serve as the Service Members, Veterans, and Families (SMVF) Coordinator/ Clinical Services Case Worker within the ACCESS team. ACCESS serves as the point of entry for individuals seeking mental health and substance use services through Community Services and utilizes the Same Day ACCESS (SDA) model to provide timely screenings, assessments, and connection to appropriate services. Successful candidate will have experience providing services to adults and veterans diagnosed with a mental illness, substance use disorder or co-occurring disorders, and experience formulating initial diagnosis, and coordinating referrals for services.

About This Role

You will provide short-term counseling, comprehensive behavioral health assessments and screenings, including the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), Serious Mental Illness (SMI) screening, ASAM and WHODAS with service members, veterans, and their families seeking mental health and/or substance use services. You will provide crisis intervention for individuals experiencing acute behavioral health needs, including those at high risk for suicide or homicide, and develop and implement appropriate risk-management and safety plans. You will provide ongoing care coordination and case management services to assigned SMVF individuals. You will provide consultation and technical assistance to families, professionals, and community agencies to facilitate access to appropriate resources and continuity of care.

Minimum Requirements

Master's Degree in social work, counseling, or related behavioral science field.

Currently possess LPC or LCSW, or ability to obtain LPC or LCSW license in the Commonwealth of Virginia within four years of hire.

1 year of experience in the delivery of human services to adults and veterans in a Mental Health, Substance Abuse, or Emergency Services outpatient program.

Preferences

Experience with formulating diagnoses for clients with acute, chronic, severe mental illness

Experience evaluating risk and implementing crisis management plans.

Experience collaborating with internal and external partners and across systems.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license;

Must pass DMV record check;

Must pass TB test;

Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint-based national criminal history record check.

Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglect maintained by the Department of Social Services.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with occasional nights/weekends for program presentations and meetings. Occasional overnight travel required.

We Also Offer Great Benefits, Including

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Starting Salary Range

$76,069.50 - $104,676.00