Admin and Office Specialist III (Forensic Services Liaison)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI) is seeking an Admin and Office Specialist III to serve as a Forensic Services Liaison. The role reports to the Forensic Services leadership and interfaces with court personnel to support operations, while maintaining schedules, records, and communications.

Responsibilities emphasize organizational excellence, data entry, and interaction with forensic clientele and professionals. Location is Northern Virginia in a state hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Prior data entry management experience.
• Significant executive level administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Support operations of the Office of Forensic Services at Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute.
• Work closely with the Director of Psychology and Forensic Services, Forensic Pre-Trial Coordinator, and court personnel.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Job description

Title: Admin and Office Specialist III (Forensic Services Liaison)

State Role Title: 19013

Hiring Range: $35,012- $58,710.

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Northern VA Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/nvmhi/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI) is a 134-bed state psychiatric hospital located in Northern Virginia, a suburb conveniently located near several public transportation routes and in close proximity to Washington, DC. Currently, more than half of our population is forensically involved. We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, energetic, and solution-focused person to join our dynamic team. As a Forensic Services Liaison, the incumbent will work closely with the Director of Psychology and Forensic Services, Forensic Pre-Trial Coordinator, and court personnel, such as judges, attorneys, and court clerks, to support operations of the Office of Forensic Services at NVMHI and provision of care.

Full-time employees enjoy a host of benefits including 13 paid holidays, 12 days annual leave, sick leave, short-term disability, long-term disability, healthcare plans, Virginia’s VRS retirement package, group life insurance, and more. For information on the State’s benefits package, visit: http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employee benefit.

• Strong organizational skills, ability to maintain multiple schedules, databases, and other information systems and to prioritize and complete multiple priority tasks
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with forensic clientele, mental health professionals, and decision-making bodies
• Ability to maintain and effectively utilize electronic record-keeping systems
• Understanding of the Commonwealth of Virginia Code sections pertaining to Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity acquittees
• Ability to analyze problems and create methods for completing complex tasks
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to effectively manage deadlines

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required
• Prior experience with data entry management required
• Significant prior executive level administrative experience required

Additional Considerations

• Administrative experience in a Health and Human Services field
• Graduation from college or university with coursework in public administration, criminology, or related field
• Significant exposure to consumers, official agents, inspectors, and government officials
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and the NGRI graduated release process in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Northern Virginia Mental Health Instituteis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Name: Sudipta Upadhyay

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]