BH-DS Clinician III #JR-00535

City of Virginia Beach; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $4,000

Annual stipend $6,000

Generous benefits package

Job summary

City of Virginia Beach seeks a BH/DS Clinician III for the ACT program to work with forensic clients reintegrating into the community. The role focuses on coordination with jails, hospitals and social services, plus comprehensive assessments and treatment planning.

Requires QMHP or higher license and a four-year human services degree; a valid DMV license is needed. A generous benefits package and bonuses offer strong compensation support.

Qualifications

• Requires QMHP or higher licensed clinician (LCSW/LPC/LCP/LMFT)
• Four-year degree in a human services field with required experience
• DMV license valid

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services with jails, prisons and hospitals for forensic clients reintegrating into the community.
• Provide comprehensive assessments for forensic individuals with chronic mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate service delivery with the treatment plan.
• Provide linkage, monitoring and coordination of medical care, therapy, housing, and vocational services.
• Assist clients with appointments and meetings with Social Security, landlords and community services.
• Monitor progress and complete forensic reports for state hospitals, jails, and probation/parole.
• Serve as primary care coordinator (SAI) for ACT caseload of 10–15 clients.
• Provide counseling, outreach visits, crisis intervention and advocacy.
• Deliver individual, group, family counseling and independent living training.
• Assist with medical services, scheduling and transport to appointments.

Skills

Forensic experience

Case management

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s/ four-year degree in human services

Job description

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

Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No

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.

The City of Virginia Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.