Human Service Specialist II - Clinical Case Manager

Salary : $56,890.08 - $76,206.00 AnnuallyLocation : Alexandria, VAJob Type : Full-TimeJob Number : 2025-00121Department : Department of Community and Human ServicesDivision : CENTER FOR ADULT SERVICESOpening Date : 02 / 13 / 2025Closing Date : 2 / 27 / 2025 11 : 59 PM EasternBargaining Unit : N / AHuman Service Specialist IIClinical Case ManagerThe City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Human Services Specialist IIposition.An Overview The Human Services Specialist II, Clinical Case Manager is responsible for working with a co-occurring (substance abuse / mentally ill) adult population. Involves providing individual, group, and family supportive counseling; the preparation, monitoring, and assessment of individual treatment plans; crisis intervention; recovery coaching; diagnostic review; psycho-education; conducting clinical assessments as indicated; linking consumers to needed services; and exploring community resources. Duties also include targeted outreach for the non-engaged consumer; assessing, referring, and monitoring consumers in the shelters; evaluating consumer progress; and maintaining clear, concise consumer records. What You Should Bring The ideal candidate should have Knowledge of substance abuse, child and adolescent development and behavioral health disorders. Knowledge of available community resources, such as medical, legal, mental health, economic and social services. Knowledge of treatment issues related to behavioral, emotional, economic and social problems, including dual diagnosis, and chemical dependency. Skill in engaging a variety of clients and in communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing with clients, other professionals and citizens. Ability to perform individual and group counseling and or provide prevention and education services. Ability to evaluate client needs and formulate goals to resolve social and emotional problems.The Opportunity Interviews consumers to assess current status, history, strengths, areas for growth, stages of change, and preferences;Provides supportive services to consumers such as crisis intervention, counseling, problem solving, and wellness planning including medication psychoeducation;Develops individual treatment plans with consumers and provides case management / recovery coaching, attending to needs such as housing, family relationships, meaningful activities, day care, family planning, health care, financial management, education, training, and employment;Conducts clinical assessments as indicated, including but not limited to Beck Depression Inventory, Mini Mental Status Exam, internal agency bio-psychosocial assessment, diagnostic reviews;Locates, procures, coordinates, and monitors the delivery of necessary services for the consumer and / or their family;Completes disability determination reports and assists consumers with navigating access to entitlements and benefits;Acts as a liaison between substance abuse services, social services, mental health, housing, and shelters;Provides advocacy for consumers via the court system, social, employment and childcare services, and in securing housing; Meets regularly with an interdisciplinary team to aid in identifying necessary services for consumers;Identifies and provides targeted outreach and engagement to co-occurring individuals in the community and in shelters;Participates in staff meetings and staff development programs;Prepares reports and completes records of consumer and related family contact with the agency;Attends regular team meetings, relevant training sessions, and conferences;Performs related duties as assigned.About the Department The Center for Adult Services (CAS) provides programs and services in Aging; Adult Protective Services; Clinical & Emergency Services; and Community & Residential Support Services for seniors and for persons with mental illness, intellectual disabilities and substance use disorders. CAS provides compassionate and effective person-centered services based on best practices. Our teams support self-determination, safety and recovery for Alexandria residents affected by abuse, neglect, mental illness, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse disorders. Minimum & Additional RequirementsBachelor's Degree in psychology, social services, public health, guidance, or a related field; three years of experience in the provision of mental health and / or substance abuse treatment services, including some experience at the level of Caseworker; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Employees must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State of their residence. Preferred QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services or a related field; At least three years of experience in the provision of mental health and / or substance abuse treatment services to seriously mentally ill adults. At least one year of experience in working with clients in crises, engaging individuals and their families in Recovery oriented treatment and working with individual's involved with the criminal justice system; Fluent and Bilingual English / Spanish, French, African or Middle Eastern languages. NotesThis position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to : FBI / Federal Records Check; VA State Child Abuse / Neglect Registry; Medicare / Medicaid Fraud Database; education / certifications; and driver's license.Schedule : Monday through Friday, 9 : 00AM - 5 : 30PM. There is some flexibility for some remote work after initial probation is complete.We are proud to welcome you to explore the City of Alexandria's excellent benefits and programs!The benefits referenced on this site, may be changed from time to time without notice. Also, temporary and some part-time positions are not eligible for these benefits. For further information, please contact the Benefits Division of the Department of Human Resources at 703.746.3785 or email 01 In Virginia or any other location, have you ever been or are the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect? If yes, list all cases and explain. If no, indicate "N / A." 02 All positions in DCHS require successful completion of pre-employment background checks in the Virginia State Child Abuse / Neglect Registry and national Medicare / Medicaid Fraud Database. Some positions require criminal records check, and scrutiny of any found criminal records against the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services list of Barrier Crimes. Some positions require drug testing, and verification of driver's license and education / certifications. I Understand. 03 To answer yes to this question, you must answer yes to all the following questions :

• Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social services, public health, guidance, or a related field?
• Do you have three (3) years of experience in the provision of mental health and / or substance abuse treatment services, including some experience at the level of Caseworker; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities?
• Do you have a valid driver's license?If you answer no to any part of this question you must answer no. Yes No 04 If you answered "No" to question 3, do you have any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position? (If you answered, "Yes' to question 3, please answer "Yes" to this question). Yes No 05 Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services or a related field? Yes No 06 Do you have at least three (3) years of experience in the provision of mental health and / or substance abuse treatment services to seriously mentally ill adults? Yes No 07 Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in working with clients in crises, engaging individuals and their families in Recovery oriented treatment and working with individuals involved with the criminal justice system? Yes No 08 Are you Fluent and Bilingual English / Spanish, French, African or Middle Eastern languages? Yes No Required Question

Salary : $56,890 - $76,206