Location: Charlottesville,VA, USA
REQ#: 78000003GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:This is a FLSA non-exempt position. The incumbent is responsible for providing crisis assessment, intervention, stabilization, and referral assistance to mental health, intellectual disability, and substance abuse clients, both over the phone and face-to-face, in the office and in thecommunity. Schedule is flexible, with some evening, overnight, and weekend work required. Occasional holiday work is required.The incumbent reports to Director III for Crisis Services and performs duties by proceeding alone under standard practices, referring questionable situations to the supervisor. In carrying out emergency services, the incumbent is expected to act professionally and knowledgeablyto ensure availability, response, and continuity in delivery of mental health services to all individuals located in the Region Ten catchment area. S/he will perform in accordance with professional ethics and established Region Ten policies.GRADE: Grade 9: Clinician I - Starting pay $20.02 per hour Grade 10: Clinician II - starting pay $25.00 per hour Grade 11: Clinician III - starting pay $27.00 per hourQUALIFICATIONS:To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver's License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required. For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must beprovided. Incumbent must complete DBHDS training to become a Certified Prescreener, and will maintain this credential. Master's Degree in Human Services required, Residency for clinical license (such as LCSW, LPC, or LSATP) or licensure preferred. Computer knowledge requiredin Word and Excel.Knowledge of:1. Crisis intervention theory and skills including:a) Techniques over phone, face-to-faceb) Knowledge about the following populations and accepted treatment modalities for each:- Serious Mental Illness, including dual diagnosis- Substance use- Intellectual Disabilities- Children, Adults, Geriatricsc) Managing the suicidal clientd) Managing aggressive/violent/psychotic behaviorse) Confidentiality as it relates to crisis situationsf) Use of mental status examg) Working knowledge of current DSMh) Use of ASAM2. Use of least restrictive treatment alternatives for all populations served by Region Ten CSB.3. Recognition and evaluation of acute medical needs:a) Inebriated individuals, seizures, DTsb) Clients under the influence of other substancesc) Drug overdosed) Side effects of psychotropics4. Civil commitment procedures:a) Pre-admission screening consultationb) Procedure for obtaining an ECO and a TDO (including criminal TDO)c) Commitment hearingd) Transportation5. Voluntary and involuntary hospitalizations, including different criteria for children, adults and geriatrics.6. Statutes related to emergency services.7. The public mental health system statewide, specifically the client management guidelines.8. Resources and treatment options available for the various populations in this community.9. General principles of record keeping plus Region Ten's record keeping policies.10. Principles of brief treatment and solution-oriented therapy.POSITION LOCATION: Region Ten Community Services Board 500 Old Lynchburg Road Charlottesville, VA 22903-4402SCHEDULE: 40 hours weekly. Flexible, with evening, overnight, holiday and/or weekend work required.Location : 500 OLD LYNCHBURG RDDetails : Job Description