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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement (VRS)

401a and 457 plans

Paid annual leave

Paid personal leave

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Optional medical and dental plans

Optional group life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Prince William County Government is seeking a full-time Forensic Services Therapist II - Veteran Treatment Docket to coordinate care and assess veterans with mental health or substance use needs. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, initial diagnoses, and risk screens, then connect veterans to appropriate services.

You will collaborate with community and justice system partners, provide crisis interventions, and complete court-related reports.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related behavioral science field.
• Currently possess an LPC or LCSW license in Virginia within 4 years of hire or ability to obtain one.
• 1–2 years of experience delivering human services to adults and veterans in MH, SUD, or Emergency Services outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination and case management for veterans in the VTD.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and initial diagnoses; conduct risk screenings.
• Perform crisis interventions and develop risk management plans.
• Coordinate referrals with mental health and substance use providers; liaison with justice system partners.
• Prepare court-ordered reports and evaluations; collaborate with multiple agencies.

Skills

Care coordination

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related behavioral science

Job description

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. Click here for PSLF for additional information.

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. To view the class description in its entirety, click here to view the full Class Description.

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.

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