Behavioral Health Specialist (Clarendon House)

Arlington County Government; Arlington (VA); Híbrido; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Commuter subsidies

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

Arlington County Government is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Specialist to serve as Case Manager at Clarendon House, the psychosocial rehabilitation program for adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. You will provide outreach, engagement, coordination and direct case management, applying trauma-informed care with a focus on assertive outreach and crisis planning.

The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and will involve safety planning and

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical discipline such as Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Art Therapy, or related field.
• Two years of experience providing behavioral health services.
• QMHP-A certification with Virginia within 60 days of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Provide outreach, engagement, coordination and direct case management services.
• Assess suicidality and deliver safety and crisis planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary providers (psychiatrists, therapists, day program staff, peer support specialists).
• Serve clients with assertive outreach; 50% of services out in the community.

Conocimientos

Trauma-informed care

Outreach

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in clinical discipline

Descripción del empleo

Please note: This position includes a $2500.00 gross signing bonus at hire and $2500.00 gross at the completion of the probationary period.

Arlington County's Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Specialist to serve as Case Manager at Clarendon House, the psychosocial rehabilitation program serving adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. The position is in the Behavioral Healthcare Division and will provide assigned clients with outreach, engagement, support, coordination, and direct case management services. The Case Manager will apply knowledge of trauma-informed care and experience working with clients who have both mental health and substance use disorders to serve clients with assertive outreach and engagement strategies. The position is also responsible for the assessment of suicidality and for delivering basic safety and crisis prevention planning while collaborating with multidisciplinary providers on the Clarendon House team including psychiatrists, therapists, day program staff, peer support specialists, and community and natural supports. At least 50% of services take place out in the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a clinical discipline such as Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Art Therapy, or other directly related clinical discipline;
• Two years of experience providing behavioral health services; and
• Licenses/Certifications : Meet the criteria of and register with the State as a Qualified Mental Health Professional- Adult (QMHP-A) within 60 days of hire. (ref: https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/counseling/docs/QMHP_FAQs.pdf)

Substitution(s)

A Master’s degree may substitute for the experience requirement.

Desirable Qualifications

• Providing case management services to seriously mentally ill adults in an outpatient setting;
• Serving clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders; and/or
• Experience providing case management services to individuals experiencing high housing barriers.

Background Check

A pre- employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Driver's License

Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver’s license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicant’s driving record. Alternatively, the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.

Employment restrictions

• You cannot concurrently receive behavioral health services from Arlington County Community Service Board (CSB) programs while employed in an Arlington County CSB program (exception Crisis Intervention services).
• At least 24 months must have passed between receipt of CSB services from Arlington County and employment in an Arlington County CSB program.

Additional Information

Work hours : Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Hours may be flexible within normal business hours with some telework available upon approval by the supervisor.

Other Job Information

In accordance with § 19.2-392.15, applicants are not required to provide information regarding sealed arrests, charges, or convictions in response to any questions or inquiries during the hiring process.

Benefits

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan. For more information on Arlington County’s generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.

Company Culture

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Official Title

The official title of this position is: Behavioral Health Specialist.

Location

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