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

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

Benefits offered by this job

VRS Retirement

401a & 457 plans

Paid Annual Leave

Paid Personal Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Group Medical and Dental Plans

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Prince William County Government's Community Services seeks a qualified mental health professional as the SMVF Coordinator/Clinical Services Case Worker within the ACCESS team. The role includes assessments, crisis intervention, and ongoing care coordination for service members, veterans and their families seeking behavioral health services.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in social work or related field, is eligible for LPC/LCSW licensure in Virginia within four years, and has at

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related behavioral science field.
• LPC or LCSW license or ability to obtain in Virginia within four years of hire.
• 1 year of experience delivering human services to adults and veterans in mental health, substance use, or emergency services outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term counseling and comprehensive behavioral health assessments.
• Perform crisis intervention and risk management planning.
• Provide ongoing care coordination and case management for SMVF clients.

Skills

LPC or LCSW license

Experience with adults and Veterans

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related behavioral science

Job description

Are 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 Development 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.

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