MH/DS Case Manager (Jail Diversion Program)

General Statement of Duties

Closing Date : This position closes on Monday 13, 2025.

Provides screening, counseling, case management, training or other specific treatment or rehabilitation activities as directed for the Jail Diversion Program; does related work as required.

Essential Duties

Serves as agency court, jail and state hospital forensic liaison; responsible for developing release plans for clients with mental illness at intercept 4; assisting with securing housing for released inmates, responsible for providing case management to court identified cases; collaborating with legal system to include jails, court, probation and parole; conduct collateral contacts with family members, agency staff and other service providers to include half-way houses, substance abuse treatment facilities, nursing homes and assisted living facilities; provide case management services based on best practices; interventions to include monitoring symptoms, assisting clients with obtaining medication, resource location, linking, coordinating, accessing, planning, education, and providing supportive counseling; knowledge of understanding of principles of rehabilitation and the justice system; court, and jail services to help reduce length of incarceration and increase access to treatment; manages case load independently and works in collaboration with Mental Health Jail team, Mental Health Diversion team, Sheriff's office, court system, state hospital system and community providers.

Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of treatment and / or rehabilitation of individuals with an intellectual disability or mental illness; knowledge of mental health and / or intellectual disabilities and related problems; good interpersonal skills which include the ability to empathize, demonstrate respect, communicate, reflect feelings and confront constructively; ability to relate freely to and work effectively with clients and professionals from all levels of the community; adherence to basic ethics appropriate for any helping relationship; ability to write concisely and coherently; demonstrated ability to use good judgment.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's degree in a behavioral science; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional Information

Valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. QMHP certification required; TB Screening and Child Abuse Registry Check required upon hire.

This position is part of an approved career development plan (CDP) and offers career development opportunities within the position based on the performance, qualifications and experience of the incumbent.

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

Expected salary low-mid range of listed salary scale.

How To Apply

Closing Date : This position closes on Monday, January 13, 2025.

You apply for positions with Henrico County general government th rough our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through or click on the Jobs link in the upper right-hand corner of our main County page at .

Minimum Salary 60413

Maximum Salary 111133

Currency USD

Main Organization General Government

General Government

Employment Status Permanent Fulltime

Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home