CS Therapist II (Clinical Services Caseworker)

Do you have a passion for helping the homeless? Are you interested in providing mental health and substance abuse services with a committed team of professionals who value quality client care, integrity, and teamwork? We are seeking an energetic clinician to serve in a recovery oriented, clinical program. The program serves homeless adults with symptoms of mental illness, substance use, and/or developmental disability who require clinical support to reach their goals and to overcome barriers to accessing housing and/or community resources and services. The position is permanent full-time. We offer clinical supervision for licensure as well as other benefits. 

 About This Role:

The program serves homeless adults with symptoms of mental illness, substance use, and/or developmental disability who require clinical support to reach their goals and to overcome barriers to accessing housing and/or community resources and services. The selected candidate will work with a multi-disciplinary team of professional and will have opportunities to broaden clinical skills by providing services to a diverse population. 

 Duties of this role include:

• Provide outreach to individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
• Provide direct service and clinical support to individuals residing in the Ferlazzo and/or Supportive Shelter or other locations frequented by individuals who are homeless Monday through Friday including 1-2 evenings per week.
• Independently manage a caseload of clients, while also providing outreach and engagement for all additional shelter residents as applicable, to include referrals to PSH and other housing resources. 
• Effectively engage adults with symptoms of mental illness, Serious Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorders, and/or Developmental Disabilities, using various treatment interventions and evidenced based tool and techniques to include Motivational Interviewing
• Provide clinical interventions in shelter and community setting
• Collaborate as a clinical liaison for CS relationships with Pathways Homes Inc. (funded by DBHDS)
• Provide crisis intervention, planning, and support, including but not limited to risk assessments and linking individuals to Emergency Services as needed
• Link to mainstream services (e.g. community mental health, medical services,  substance use treatment, primary care, and psychiatric services as needed
• Utilize Electronic Health Record (Credible) and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to complete and maintain all required documentation within specified timelines.
• Ensure documentation meets agency, licensing, insurance, and program management standards.
• Maintain healthy boundaries and strong communication with persons served and shelter staff
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines with ability to prioritize tasks autonomously
• Respond to emails and phone calls in a timely manner
• Communicate as needed with supervisors and participate in weekly supervision meetings
• Collaborate and coordinate with DSS staff, community partners, and care providers to meet the needs of persons service while maintaining a strong working relationship.
• Adapt to a fast paced and changing environment
• Attend staff meetings and DSS collaboration meetings as scheduled ad participate in weekly team meetings as schedules 
• Other duties as assigned 

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field
• Able to obtain clinical license in the Commonwealth of Virginia within two years
• 1-2 years of experience providing services to adults with Serious Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorders, and Developmental Disabilities

Preferences:

• 1-2 years of experience providing case management
• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals who are homeless 
•  3-5 years of experience providing clinical case manage to adults with symptoms of mental illness, substance use, and developmental disabilities.
•  Possess strong clinical skills, organizational skills, and a desire to help others
• Bilingual speaking applicants preferred
• Experience with American Sign Language preferred 

Special Requirements:

• Candidate must be able to obtain license in Virginia as an LPC or LCSW
• Must possess a valid driver’s license without any restrictions
• Must pass DMV record check
• Must pass TB test
• Must pass and maintain first aid and CPR certification
• 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 Development Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglect is maintained by the Department of Social Services 

Work Schedule:

The program is primarily staffed between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, with 1-2 shifts from 12pm to 8pm weekly depending on program needs and shelter activity.  

Starting Salary Range:

$76,069.50-$90,372.75

Salary : $76,070 - $133,283