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Working Title of Vacant Position
Clinician II-Forensics
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
CHES INT BEHAV HEALTHC
Division
CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC
Requisition Number
2024110
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
Mon-Fri 8a-5p with 1 hr lunch
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement
O - Occasional
Pay Grade
GE11
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$52,121-$69,061 Depending upon qualifications
Job Description
The purpose of this position is to assist individuals who are dual diagnosed and involved in the criminal justice system, seeking appropriate treatment options in order to decrease criminal recidivism and to seek options that support maintaining appropriate mental health and substance abuse treatment. You will also ensure that consumers receive behavioral health screenings, community support linkages and follow up services. This position maintains a tracking system of forensic clients that may require intervention in order to prevent re-arrest or acute care re-hospitalization. You will provide case management services for Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity Acquitted and assist the individual in engaging in treatment services.
The successful candidate should possess:
The successful candidate should possess:
- Ability to utilize the DMS-V diagnostic criteria and possess knowledge of community resources and linkages to assist the consumer and family members with interventions for the identified issues.
- A thorough knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders and state statuettes.
- Ability to recognize, identify and respond to manipulative behavior effectively
- Ability to develop and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with staff, community agencies and a challenging client population.
- Ability to instruct inmates in basic information needed to restore competency
- Ability to comprehend and interpret federal, state and local agency policies, procedures and statues and adhere to State, CIBH and Medicaid requirements for appropriate discharge planning and service documentation.
- Ability to give and receive consultative feedback on cases in the program and connect the client with appropriate treatment resources.
Typical Tasks Include
- Monitors progress and community transition for NGRI acquitted who are on court ordered conditional release from state psychiatric hospital.
- Conducts screening assessments in city and regional jail to determine the need for mental health and drug and alcohol treatment services and make referrals based on screening outcome.
- Observes, collects and tests urine samples submitted by clients
- Enters urinalysis results into client’s electronic medical record and provides urine test results to clients.
- Uses a strength based approach to work collaboratively with co-occurring clients to help support treatment team and addiction recovery.
- Plans with the forensic consumer (&family) for engaging with treatment services and other community services upon discharge/release.
- Assists city and regional jail staff in ensuring that forensic consumers receive proper linkages to services especially psychiatric services and medication management.
- Attends court hearings to provide information regarding client drug use to the Court.
- Attends staff and treatment meetings to provide input on client compliance issues.
- Provides outpatient competency restoration services in the community or in jail when indicated.
- Prepares NGRI reports as required by the state office to be placed in the clients chart.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse ourBenefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONALREQUIREMENT:
Requires a bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience in social work, psychology, closely related field, or another degree as approved by the Virginia Department of Health Professions. A master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Rehabilitation is required for some assigned programs.
EXPERIENCEREQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience. Depending on assignment, may require Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP – Adult or Child) or Qualified Developmental Disability Professional (QDDP) certification and highest Part C standards within 6 months of hire; CPR, First Aid and medication administration certifications within 3 months of hire, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) certification upon hire, Case Management Modules and Intellectual Disabilities Workbook completed within thirty days of hire, Part C Early Intervention Certification within six months of hire, and/or Pre-Screening Certification within 6 weeks of hire (12 weeks for part-time staff).
SPECIALREQUIREMENT:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Requires a bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience in social work, psychology, closely related field, or another degree as approved by the Virginia Department of Health Professions. A master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Rehabilitation is required for some assigned programs.
EXPERIENCEREQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience. Depending on assignment, may require Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP – Adult or Child) or Qualified Developmental Disability Professional (QDDP) certification and highest Part C standards within 6 months of hire; CPR, First Aid and medication administration certifications within 3 months of hire, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) certification upon hire, Case Management Modules and Intellectual Disabilities Workbook completed within thirty days of hire, Part C Early Intervention Certification within six months of hire, and/or Pre-Screening Certification within 6 weeks of hire (12 weeks for part-time staff).
SPECIALREQUIREMENT:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
QMHP-A REQUIRED
CSAC preferred
CSAC preferred
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
03/05/2024
Job Close Date
03/19/2024
Open Continuous
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Sitting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Walking
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Carrying
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Reaching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Handling
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Kneeling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crouching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crawling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Twisting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Climbing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Balancing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Foot Controls
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
computer, tablet, copier, fax, telephone, basic office equip.
Operation of city vehicles
Operation of city vehicles
Protective Equipment Required
Masks optional
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
N = Never
Chemical Hazards
N = Never
Electrical Hazards
N = Never
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
S = Seasonally
Physical Danger or Abuse
S = Seasonally
Other
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
N = Never
Extreme Temperatures
N = Never
Noise and Vibration
N = Never
Fumes and Odors
N = Never
Wetness/Humidity
N = Never
Darkness or Poor Lighting
N = Never
Primary Work Location
Office Environment
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
N = Never
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
clinician III or clinical program supervisor
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
