Mobile Crisis Services Coordinator
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Valley Community Services Board (VCSB) is looking for a dynamic individual to join our Mobile Crisis Unit. Under the direction of the ES Program Supervisor, this employee will respond to requests from the agency and community for crisis intervention services for children/adults, to include limited term community stabilization, crisis intervention, information, and referral to community resources and/or preadmission screening for inpatient psychiatric and substance abuse treatment.BenefitsSign-on bonus of $2,500; paid in 2 installmentsSalary Starting at $58,526Clinical supervision provided at no cost.Health insurance as low as $21.16/month for individuals. Family and dependent plans are also available.14 paid holidays.Accrue up to 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year from year one. PTO is immediately available upon accrual.Participation in the Virginia Retirement System.Professional development assistance provided at no cost.Essential FunctionsSupervise a team within the Valley CSB catchment area, which consists of Augusta County, Highland County, Staunton City and Waynesboro City.Supervises a team of clinicians that provide mobile crisis responses to homes and communities for adults, adolescents and children.Provides/participates in training for communities/stakeholders/Mobile Crisis staff.Requires occasional travel within the area and the Commonwealth of Virginia for supervision, training, meetings, and mobile crisis response back-up. i.e.Minimum RequirementsAll applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be considered qualified for the position:Graduate degree required with a major course of study in Human Services acceptable by the Virginia Department of Health Professions as a sufficient degree to allow licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Substance Abuse Practitioner, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Virginia license as a Registered Nurse and 36 months professional work experience with a psychiatric population. Professional licensure required.Must currently be or be eligible to become a Virginia Certified Prescreener and Certified Crisis Stabilization Provider.Must complete Agency orientations, Therapeutic Options, CPR, First Aid, Infection Control, Human Rights, Boundaries, Fire Safety, Diversity, Computer Training, False Claims Act and other trainings as required.Recertification required for Therapeutic Options, CPR, Infection Control, Human Rights, FMust currently be or be eligible to become a Virginia Certified Prescreener and Certified Crisis Stabilization Provider.alse Claims Act, First Aid and Veteran Culture.A minimum of 1 year's supervisory experience is required.Preferred QualificationThe most competitive candidates will have one or more of the following characteristics:Licensure as LPC, LCSW, or equivalent in VA required with experience in crisis services strongly preferred.Valley Community Services Board is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.