Department:
HUMAN SERVICES
Compensation Grade:
G26
Compensation Range & Starting Salary:
Pay Range: $60,174.40 - $93,766.40
Starting salary - Depending upon Qualifications
Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):
No
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
About Us:
Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.
Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:
A $4,000 hiring bonus is being offered for this position. Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or re-employment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.
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$1,000 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
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$1,250 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
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$1,750 will be awarded upon completion of the employee’s one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a candidate who has experience providing case management services to adults with serious mental health and substance use disorders for the Case Manager position with the Permanent Supportive Housing program in the Behavioral Health Division.
Duties:
Provide clients with enhanced care coordination with equal focus on both behavioral and primary health in a mental health or substance abuse setting.
Complete complex assessments, treatment planning, and crisis planning.
Provide clinical intervention, consultation, supportive counseling, transition planning and other case management duties in a mental health or substance abuse setting.
Provide hospitalized clients with support with discharge planning; link with hospital staff and natural supports as appropriate and obtain medical records to ensure timely follow-up and quality of coordination.
Complete clinical documentation and assure that all filing of clinical information and submission of billing information are done accurately and within the time frame required.
Complete and final approve progress notes in Electronic Health Record (EHR) in timely manner.
Provide leadership and training to team members.
Preferences:
Experience providing direct services to adults with serious mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Experience utilizing community resources in Hampton Roads-Region V serving adults with serious mental illness, substance abuse disorders.
Experience in providing Medicaid reimbursable services to adults with serious mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Experience completing assessments, referrals, & treatment plans for adults with serious mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Experience in risk assessment and determining appropriate clinical level of care for adults with mental health and /or substance use disorders.
Experience utilizing Electronic Health Records to document service delivery.
The City offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, Holidays and paid leave.
Additional requirements:
- DMV Transcript: Yes
- CDL: No
- Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
- CPS Check: Yes
- Physical: No
- Respirator: No
- Psychological Screening: No
- Polygraph: No
- At Will: No
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: Requires a four (4) year degree in a human services field (such as psychology, behavioral or mental health, special education, social work) and three (3) years experience in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with such positions as Mental Health Counselor, Special Education Teacher, or Social Worker OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience and training equivalent to seven (7) years in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid drivers license.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be registered with the Virginia Board of counseling as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). All 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.
Skills:
Working Conditions:
Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.
The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.
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Official Job Descriptions:
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.
