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----------------------------------------------------------- CURRENT POSITION NOTICES------------------------------------------------------------ JOB TITLE: Mental Health Professional, Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Assess individuals in PACT to provide or link the individual and/or significant others with needed mental health, substance abuse, and additional services as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Maintains a caseload of SMI and/or SA clients by designing and monitoring treatment plans, maintaining regular contact with applicable human services agencies and ensuring clients are linked to services. Assesses clients’ vocational needs and determines appropriate interventions. Provides consultation and clinical supervision to PACT staff pertaining to clients’ needs. Maintains accurate clinical and case management records. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree in a human services field plus two years experience with SMI/SA co-occurring population, to include case management and medication assistance experience. Requires ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays; participation in on-call rotation. Acceptable driving record and computer skills required. APPLY FOR POSITION: #8350 to Norfolk Community Services Board, 248 W. Bute Street, Norfolk, VA 23510-1523 or call 441-5300 if you require special assistance. ------------------------------------------------------------ JOB TITLE: Counselor III, Outpatient Services/OTP, Clinical Services GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Provides assessment, treatment planning, and the provision of substance abuse counseling and case management services primarily to individuals with opioid dependence, some of whom have co-occurring disorders. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides initial comprehensive assessments for substance abusing clients. Develops treatment plans which respond to the individual needs of the client as identified by the assessment. Provides individual, group and family counseling services as outlined in each treatment plan. Responsible for providing case management services which include assessment, linkage, and follow-up with other human service agencies. Teaches SA education classes. Maintains documentation requirements which comply with Federal, State, and agency standards. Position will rotate between the Opioid Treatment Program and Intensive Outpatient Programs. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree in human services field preferred, and considerable related experience in treating persons with substance abuse and mental illness required; CSAC/CAC preferred. Acceptable driving record and computer skills required. STARTING SALARY: Commensurate with education experience within compensation guidelines. CLOSING DATE: Open until filled APPLY FOR POSITION: #4894 to Norfolk Community Services Board, 248 W. Bute Street, Norfolk, VA 23510-1523 or call 441-5300 if you require special assistance. ------------------------------------------------------------ JOB TITLE: Case Manager III, PACT: Clinical/Acute Services GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To ensure the provision of PACT model assertive community treatment and hospital diversion services to adult SMI consumers in the Norfolk Community Services Board (NCSB) service area via program coordination, direct service, consultation and education, as well as other intra and interagency function. This position’s incumbent serves as a Case Manager to a mobile, assertive community treatment team (PACT). This position works closely with other staff at the NCSB using a team approach. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Maintains a caseload of SMI and/or SA clients by designing and monitoring treatment plans, maintaining linkage, monitoring, coordination and procurement of rehabilitation counseling, residential and housing support, vocational readiness and placement support. Provides individual, group, family rehabilitative and support counseling, independent living training, emergency/crisis intervention and hospital prescreening. Assists in the delivery and monitoring of medications. Maintains accurate clinical and case management records. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in a human services field (Master’s preferred) and 2 years of experience working with the co-occurring (MH/SA) population, preferably in a community based treatment model and extensive experience in case management. Requires an acceptable driving record and computer skills. STARTING SALARY: Commensurate with experience within Compensation Guidelines CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. APPLY FOR POSITION: #116 to Norfolk Community Services Board, 248 W. Bute Street, Norfolk, VA 23510-1523 or call 441-5300 if you require special assistance. ------------------------------------------------------------ JOB TITLE: Nursing Coordinator, Medical ServicesGENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Provides nursing care, support, oversight, and care coordination services for the Opioid Treatment Program and Buprenorphine Clinic. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Implements and monitors medical protocols relating to screening for admission to the Buprenorphine Clinic. Assists staff in the development and implementation of new protocols. Performs psychiatric nursing services such as medication monitoring, medication administration, and monitoring patients’ medical conditions. Provides care coordination services for assigned clients including enrollment, treatment planning and implementation and program/agency discharge. Monitors documentation, skills and clinical performance of LPNs and provides necessary training. Reviews and processes LPN labor reports. Prepares annual LPN performance evaluations. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Requires current VA RN license with considerable experience working with persons with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental and physical conditions. Experience with staff supervision. Experience with methadone and buprenorphine preferred. BSN preferred. Acceptable driving record and computer skills required. ------------------------------------------------------------ JOB TITLE: Program Coordinator, Residential Services, Mental Health Services GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Responsible for the daily supervision and training of Mental Health Support Services and In Home Crisis Stabilization staff for direct clinical and administrative duties. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides administrative and clinical supervision to staff; Monitor the delivery of support services and In Home Crisis Stabilization services to ensure client needs are met, Responsible for ensuring compliance with licensure, DMAS and agency requirements. Assists with the development of program procedures and guidelines. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Requires any combination of education experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in a human services field and related considerable to extensive mental health experience to include staff supervision and program development. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. Acceptable computer skills and driving record required. STARTING SALARY: Commensurate with education & experience, within Compensation Guidelines CLOSING DATE: Open until filled APPLY FOR POSITION: #4838 to Norfolk Community Services Board, 248 W. Bute Street, Norfolk, VA 23510-1523 or call 441-5300 if you require special assistance. ------------------------------------------------------------ JOB TITLE: Mental Health Technician, Crisis Stabilization/Social Detox GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly facility for a residential program serving persons with substance abuse and mental health issues. Performs meal preparation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides support and guidance clients in an acute residential setting. Responsible for coordinating and preparing meal, changing linens and performing other general housekeeping duties. Assist with different activities for clients. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School graduate/GED. Some related experience preferred. STARTING SALARY: $23,489 annually CLOSING DATE: Open until filled APPLY FOR POSITION: #4923 to Norfolk Community Services Board, 248 W. Bute Street, Norfolk, VA 23510-1523 or call 441-5300 if you require special assistance.------------------------------------------------------------ JOB TITLE: Nursing Coordinator, Medical Services GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Provides nursing care, support, oversight, and care coordination services for the Crisis Stabilization/Social Detoxification program. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Implements and monitors medical protocols relating to screening for admission to the Crisis Stabilization/Social Detoxification Program. Assists staff in the development and implementation of new protocols. Performs psychiatric nursing services such as medication monitoring, medication administration, and monitoring patients’ medical conditions. Provides care coordination services for assigned clients including enrollment, treatment planning and implementation and program/agency discharge. Monitors documentation, skills and clinical performance of other RNs/LPNs and provides necessary training. Reviews and processes other medical staff’s LPN labor reports. Prepares annual LPN performance evaluations of medical staff. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Requires current VA RN license with considerable experience working with persons with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental and physical conditions. Experience with staff supervision. Experience with working background in inpatient psychiatric hospitalization methadone and/or substance abuse residential treatment is Buprenorphine preferred. BSN preferred. Acceptable driving record and computer skills required. APPLY FOR POSITION: #34D to Norfolk Community Services Board, 248 W. Bute Street, Norfolk, VA 23510-1523 or call 441-5300 if you require special assistance. ------------------------------------------------------------ JOB TITLE: Counselor III, Drug Court Services GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Responsibilities include assessment and treatment planning, substance abuse counseling and case management services for individuals referred from Norfolk Drug Court. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs assessments, develops treatment plans, provides counseling, provides substance abuse education, coordinates linkages to needed community-based services, establishes and maintains inter-agency working relationships to ensure comprehensive service provision. Maintains accurate records as required by Drug Court program and agency policy. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree in a human services field and two years related counseling experience to include the treatment of persons with substance abuse disabilities and work within the criminal justice system. Experience and desire to work with adults within an inner city environment preferred. CSAC required. Must be able to work 11 a.m.-8 p.m. three nights per week. STARTING SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience within Compensation Guidelines CLOSING DATE: Open until filled APPLY FOR POSITION: #7645 to Norfolk Community Services Board, 248 West Bute Street or call 441-5300 if you require special assistance.------------------------------------------------------------ JOB TITLE: Counselor III, Crisis Stabilization/Social Detox GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Works in a Crisis Stabilization/Social Detoxification residential program. Provides counseling for clients with co-occurring (MH/SA) to include, treatment planning, crisis intervention and related services. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Manages a co-occurring diagnosed caseload by performing assessments, designing and monitoring treatment plans for clients. Assesses the needs and level of care for clients for further treatment planning. Maintains regular linkages with applicable human service agencies and ensures that clients are linked to services. Provides home visitations and agency visits when necessary. Maintains accurate management records. May work flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree in human services field and two years of related experience in co-occurring (MH/SA). CAC preferred. Requires acceptable driving record. STARTING SALARY:Commensurate with education and experience within Compensation Guidelines CLOSING DATE: Open until filled APPLY FOR POSITION: #6645 to Norfolk Community Services Board, 248 W. Bute Street, Norfolk, VA 23510-1523 or call 441-5300 if you require special assistance. ------------------------------------------------------------ JOB TITLE: Nurse, Crisis Stabilization/Social Detoxification GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Coordinates medical/nursing services for residential program serving persons with co-occurring (MH/SA) disabilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for monitoring medication; serves as a liaison with physicians and hospitals; performs psychiatric assessments and related duties. May work a flexible schedule to include holidays, evenings and weekends. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: BSN/RN with VA License and experience in psychiatric inpatient/residential services and in substance abuse. CLOSING DATE: Open until filled APPLY FOR POSITION: #8348 to Norfolk Community Services Board, 248 W. Bute Street, Norfolk, VA 23510-1523 or call 441-5300 if you require special assistance. ------------------------------------------------------------ JOB TITLE: Counselor III, Emergency Services GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Assesses individuals in crisis to provide or link the individual and/or significant others with needed mental health services in the least restrictive setting, thus diverting individuals when possible from State Hospital care to community based care. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assesses 24 hour crisis telephone calls and determines appropriate interventions. Provides consultation and clinical supervision to clinical staff. Completes pre-admission screening evaluations and initiates temporary detention orders in accordance with VA statutes. Provides expert testimony in court. Counsels individuals face-to-face and over the phone. Maintains accurate records. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree in a human services field or Registered Nurse certification plus considerable mental health and co-occurring SA/MI/MR experience. Successful completion of the DMHMRSAS Approved Certification Training Program for Pre-admission Screening Evaluators preferred. VA licensed professional preferred. Requires acceptable computer skills and driving record. STARTING SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience within Compensation Guidelines CLOSING DATE: Open until filled APPLY FOR POSITION: #8110 to Norfolk Community Services Board, 248 W. Bute Street, Norfolk, VA 23510-1523 or call 441-5300 if you require special assistance. ------------------------------------------------------------JOB TITLE: ACT Team Leader, Housing First, Clinical/Acute Services GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Provides initial development and overall management and clinical supervision to the multidisciplinary team of an Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT Team) which serves consumers who are chronically homeless and seriously mentally ill or adults with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. Services are provided within the local community. ACT services are available 24 hours, seven days a week and aimed at stabilizing behavior and symptoms which will maximize stabilization in the community, minimize hospitalization and/or incarceration, and improve the quality of life for persons served. Services include outreach, intensive case management, psychiatric services, substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention, vocational services and counseling. Services are provided consistent with the Housing First model. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Primary responsibilities include planning, implementing, directing and evaluating the overall operation of services, policies, and procedures as necessary. Responsible for the management of clinical and administrative operations, coordination of referrals, screenings and clinical assessments. Maintains a small caseload. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Requires Masters Degree in a Human Services field or Clinical field or equivalent combined education/experience to include fiscal and program management, computer literacy, data analysis, and community service development for persons with severe and persistent mental illness. Requires progressive work experience to include at least 3 years in supervisory role. Knowledge and experience in working with homeless, serious mental illness and substance abuse populations. Must possess acceptable driving history and computer skills. Licensed Mental Health Professional preferred. CLOSING DATE: Open until filled APPLY FOR POSITION: #4714 to Norfolk Community Services Board, 248 W. Bute Street, Norfolk, VA 23510-1523 or call 441-5300 if you require special assistance. ------------------------------------------------------------ JOB TITLE: Psychiatrist, Medical Services Unit GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: As a member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team, actively engages in a full range of diagnostic, treatment and therapeutic activities, utilizing a culturally-competent, evidence-based approach to diagnosis and treatment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations; provides ongoing outpatient assessment, psychopharmacological treatment, and psychotherapeutic interventions to adults with chronic and severe mental illness, including those with co-occurring disorders and developmental disabilities; provides treatment and management of acute and sub-acute situations for participants, including on-call availability for consultation; participates in treatment planning meetings, regular case consultation, and collaboration with agency staff; provides medical support and education for clinical staff; provides written reports and/or oral testimony in commitment and other legal proceedings; collaborates with crisis staff on interventions and hospitalizations; maintains documentation in accordance with agency guidelines. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Requires an unrestricted license to practice Medicine in Virginia, completion of an ACGME-accredited psychiatric residency program, and clinical experience working with the severely mentally ill, including individuals with co-occurring illness and developmental disabilities. Board-Certification by the ABPN in General Psychiatry is preferred. If Board-Eligible, must obtain Board Certification within five years of completing psychiatric residency. Added qualifications in Geriatric and/or Addiction Psychiatry desirable. Must possess or be eligible for Medicare and Medicaid credentialing. STARTING SALARY: Commensurate with experience, within compensation guidelines CLOSING DATE: Open until filled APPLY FOR POSITION: #4785 to Norfolk Community Services Board, 248 W. Bute Street, Norfolk, VA 23510-1523 or call 441-5300 if you require special assistance. ------------------------------------------------------------ JOB TITLE: Case Manager II, Mental Health Case Management GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Identifies client’s needs and implements plans for delivery of needed services. Clients are adults with serious mental illnesses. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs initial assessments to determine client’s needs; develops Individual Service Plans for each client; determines resources that meet the needs identified in the assessment process. Assists clients in procuring/maintaining resources and entitlements in order to remain in the community; requires frequent travel to clients’ homes and other agencies and maintains accurate case management records. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree and two years mental health experience to include work with seriously mentally ill adults and case management. Requires an acceptable driving record. STARTING SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience within Compensation Guidelines CLOSING DATE: Open until filled APPLY FOR POSITION: #4724 to Norfolk Community Services Board, 248 W. Bute Street, Norfolk, VA 23510-1523 or call 441-5300 if you require special assistance.------------------------------------------------------------ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/D/V All
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