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District 19 CSB is seeking a full-time Crisis Intervention Provider position located at the Crisis Assessment Centers (CAC) for D19 CSB. The CAC’s are located in Hopewell, VA and Petersburg, VA. The CAC is home to the South Central Virginia CIT diversion site for law enforcement officers within the D19 CSB catchment area. The site is staffed with Crisis Intervention Providers, law enforcement officers, and certified peer specialists, who work together to provide immediate access to triage, assessment, and linkage to needed MH/SA/ID/DD services. The CAC provides Crisis Intervention services to individuals under ECO, voluntary police escorts, referred from community partners and agencies, as well as walk in’s and individuals who call in seeking crisis services. Essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to: crisis screening for civil commitment, brief Crisis Intervention and counseling, follow-up of hospital and jail/prison discharges, and outpatient therapy.
Successful candidate must be an LMHP or LMHP type registered with the Virginia Department of Health Professions with major course of study in Human Services or approved field with at least one year experience serving children, adolescents, and adults with mental health/substance use/developmental disabilities, SMI, and co-occurring disorders. Knowledge of Crisis Intervention therapy and techniques; human personality, growth and development; mental health disabilities; evaluation of mental health disabilities; case management services; written, oral and interpersonal communications, inter-agency services coordination.
Candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule: Rotating shifts, weekends, and holiday coverage. Position requires pre-employment extensive background check and drug screening, and a driver's license in state of residence with a -6 point balance or higher. This position requires certification as Preadmission Screening Evaluator within 60 days of hire.
Preferred candidate will have basic computer skills, Crisis Intervention experience. Professional license preferred (i.e. LCSW, LPC, LMFT).
Position is a Salaried Grade 210-211 depending on licensure status.
Starting salary for licensed eligible, grade 210 is $60,000.00
Starting salary for licensed, grade 211 is $65,000.00
This specific position has an individual Position Rate. This rate is exclusive to this position, because it has been designated difficult to fill. Vacating this difficult to fill position and taking another position within the Board will result in a reduction in pay. The Base Rate will be used for any type of movement to another position within the Board.
Excellent benefits include sick and annual leave and Virginia Retirement System. Flexible work schedule, including 4 day work week, is possible in some positions.
Position requires pre-employment extensive background check and drug screening. Position requires driver's license in state of residence with a point balance of -6 or higher.
District 19 is committed to developing a multicultural workplace. Minorities and persons with disabilities seeking career advancement are encouraged to apply. EOE. Position is Open until filled.
*$5,000.00 Sign-on bonus to qualified applicant. *Restrictions apply.
Our mission is to improve the quality and productivity of the lives of individuals who experience, or are at risk of experiencing, mental disabilities and/ or substance abuse. We accomplish this through a fully integrated continuum of services in collaboration with the localities of Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Emporia, Greensville, Hopewell, Petersburg, Prince George, Surry, and Sussex.
Our Vision
We see D19 CSB as being the preferred provider for addressing the needs of individuals, families and children within our catchment area at risk of mental and substance abuse disabilities. We envision D19 CSB providing a continuum of services which are effective, accessible and focused to the needs of the individual.
We see ourselves continuing to operate in a multi-jurisdictional area that is supportive and responsive to the services we provide to its citizens. We see ourselves as a vital and cohesive force in the quality of life of our communities and its citizens.
District 19 Community Services Board is committed to providing outcome-oriented services in an efficient, effective, and accountable manner, while ensuring consumer satisfaction and service quality are maintained.
Our Values
Our stated values are spelled out in these guiding principles:
Our programs must involve the community in service design and delivery, be innovative, and be outcome-oriented in the least restrictive setting possible.
Our programs should be fully integrated within the Board and well coordinated with other community services.
We are committed to ensuring our employees are trained and engaged in meaningful, productive work in an efficient, effective, and safe manner.
We value each employee as a professional and as a contributing member of our service system and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of our surrounding locality populations.
We value delivering individualized services while ensuring all human rights are protected as well as being culturally sensitive.
We value communicating in an honest, caring and open fashion.
We are committed to utilizing sound fiscal management to ensure that we maximize our ability to provide a comprehensive continuum of services to consumers with varying levels of mental disabilities and substance abuse disorders.
A continuum of services and support should be available to meet the choices, preferences, and needs of consumers and families.
We are committed to having an involved, informed, and supportive Board of Directors.
