CS Forensic Services Therapist II- Veteran Treatment Docket- Treatment Coordinator

Prince William County; Virginia; On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VRS retirement

401a and 457 plans

Paid leave & holidays

Medical & dental plans

Life insurance

EAP

Job summary

Prince William County is seeking a Forensic Services Therapist II to coordinate care for veterans with mental health or substance use needs within the Veteran Treatment Docket. You will perform assessments, provide crisis intervention, and coordinate referrals across multiple providers.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a behavioral science field and licensure (LPC or LCSW) in Virginia or the ability to obtain within four years. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related behavioral science field.
• Licensed professional qualification: LPC or LCSW in Virginia or ability to obtain within 4 years.
• 1–2 years of experience delivering human services to adults and veterans in a mental health, substance use, or emergency services setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist and connect veterans referred to the VTD to mental health and substance use providers.
• Provide ongoing care coordination and case management for assigned veterans.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and initial diagnostic screens.
• Conduct crisis intervention and develop risk management plans.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with justice system partners.
• Prepare court-ordered reports and evaluations.

Skills

Care coordination

Case management

Crisis intervention

Assessments

Veterans

Education

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

Tools

LPC or LCSW license

Job description

Introduction

Are you interested in being part of a specialty docket of multidisciplinary team members who provide care coordination, referrals, assessments, and crisis intervention to Veterans with mental health or substance abuse service needs? If so, Prince William County Community Services is looking for a committed mental health professional to provide care coordination and mental health/substance use assessments within the Forensic team. We are seeking an individual interested in being part of a team and organization whose mission is a commitment to improving the quality of life for Veterans and families in the Prince William County community. We are seeking qualified applicants to fill our full-time Forensic Services Therapist II- Veteran Treatment Docket- Treatment Coordinator (Clinical Services Case Worker) position. Successful candidates 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 diagnoses and coordinating referrals for services.

About This Role

You will assist and connect veterans referred to the Greater Prince William Veterans Treatment Docket (VTD) to mental health and/or substance use providers. You will provide ongoing care coordination and case management services to assigned veterans. You will complete comprehensive assessments and initial diagnoses, screenings to include the Columbia Suicide Screening Tool, SMI screenings, VET-S and C, ASAM, and trauma screenings. You will provide crisis intervention that includes developing and implementing risk management plans for veterans with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. You will perform complex evaluations and make independent diagnoses using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. You will consult with other Community Services programs, Federal and Non-Profit Veteran programs, and community agencies to facilitate referrals and service provision for clients requiring multiple services. You will complete court-ordered reports and evaluations and collaborate with justice system partners to coordinate care for assigned veterans.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related behavioral science field.
• Currently possess an LPC or LCSW, or the ability to obtain an LPC or LCSW license in the Commonwealth of Virginia within 4 years of hire.
• 1-2 years 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 providing services to adults and veterans with co-occurring disorders.
• Experience providing care coordination with justice-involved veterans.
• Experience interacting with a specialty treatment docket/court.
• Experience collaborating with internal and external partners and across systems.
• Experience using Electronic Behavioral Health Record
• Experience working in a team environment and/or with shared clients.

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 4 p.m. with occasional nights/weekends for program presentations and meetings. Occasional overnight travel required.

Hiring Salary Range

$76,069.50 - $90,372.75 Annually

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.

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

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.

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

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

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees