Regional Dementia and Geriatric Specialist (4350)

Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Fringe Benefits

Job summary

Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services in Virginia seeks a regional subject matter expert on geriatric populations and dementia to drive initiatives increasing access to quality services and reducing hospitalization risk.

You will coordinate regional projects, partner with CSB staff, and advocate for community-based, least-restrictive care settings. A bachelor's degree or nursing license and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling, or other approved Human Services degree.
• Virginia Nursing License (LPN or RN).
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Fingerprints, state and FBI background checks and drug test may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as regional subject matter expert on geriatric individuals and dementia.
• Provides project management and coordination to develop regional initiatives to increase access to quality services.
• Partners with CSB staff and acts as liaison to community providers, advocating community-based care in the least restrictive settings.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling, or other approved Human Services degree

Virginia Nursing License (LPN or RN)

Job description

Responsibilities

Provides support to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), the Community Services Boards (CSB) of Region 3b of Virginia, and the community at large by serving as the regional subject matter expert on geriatric individuals and those living with dementia; provides project management and coordination for the development and implementation of regional initiatives related to increasing access to and obtaining quality services for geriatric and individuals with dementia related diagnoses at risk for hospitalization and/or in need of stepdown services from state hospitalization; partners with CSB staff and acts as liaison to community providers, advocating community-based care in the least restrictive and appropriate care settings.

Requirements

• M1: Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling, or other approved Human Services degree
• OR
• Virginia Nursing License (LPN or RN)
• M2: Valid drivers license and safe driving record
• Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry (CANIS) report will be required upon request. Our Agency maintains a drug-free workplace.

Annual Salary Range

$44,825 - $77,617

5% Increase for Qualified Mental Health Professional

Excellent Fringe Benefits