What are the responsibilities and job description for the BH/DS Clinician III position at City of Virginia Beach?
The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a candidate for the Mobile Crisis Response Clinician III position for the Adult Mobile Crisis Response Program. Adult Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) provides a rapid response, assessment, and early intervention to residents and visitors in the City of Virginia Beach, City of Norfolk, and the Eastern Shore of Virginia when they experience a behavioral health crisis. Services will assist individuals experiencing a crisis or escalating emotional/behavioral symptoms which have impacted their ability to function in their family, living situation, community, school, or work environment.
A $4,000 hiring bonus is being offered for this position. 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”.
The ideal candidate will be Licensed as a LPC,LCSW, LCP or LPC Resident in Counseling, have experience working with adults in crisis, working with adults with mental health and substance use disorders, conducting complex assessments and evaluations; and experience with community-based work.
Are you passionate and dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families in the community? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment dedicated to quality care? Ready to shape the future of mental health care in a work environment dedicated to promoting recovery, quality care and interdisciplinary teamwork? If so, we would like you to join our team!
Responsibilities:
- Respond to calls through the Region Crisis Hub System by providing Community Crisis services to include Mobile Crisis Intervention, Mobile Crisis Stabilization, and other Community -Based Crisis Stabilization services to adult non-hospitalized individuals experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis to avert hospitalization or re-hospitalization, by mobilizing resources of the community and natural support systems for ongoing maintenance and rehabilitation.
- Complete clinical documentation and assures that all filing of clinical information and submission of billing information are done accurately and within the time frame required. May serve specialized populations and/or serve in specialized roles.
- Complete complex assessments, treatment planning, crisis planning, clinical intervention, consultation, supportive counseling, and transition planning.
- Aid in community education and work to increase referral sources as needed.
- Must be available to work evenings and holidays to meet operational needs.
- Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operational status.
Work Schedule - Monday - Friday, 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm. Afternoon/evening schedules associated with this position are eligible for shift differential pay according to City policy 2.08.
The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans. Other key benefits include:
- Maternity/paternity and parental leave
- Holidays and Paid-Time-Off
- Leave donation program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistant Program
- Professional Development
