JOB SUMMARY
The incumbent of this position serves as an Outpatient Forensic Competency Coordinator for the Department of Behavioral Health, Forensic Services Division. Responsible for providing administrative direction and program coordination for a comprehensive outpatient competency program that provides Court-ordered competency evaluations and restoration services for adults in the District of Columbia. Responsible for scheduling and coordination of services, timely and consistent communication with relevant agency partners, and maintenance of documentation and records. Facilitates communication and collaboration with agency partners, including Core Service Agencies, D.C. Superior Court, Pretrial Service Agency, and attorneys. Leads weekly administrative team meetings to discuss program updates and address barriers to service delivery. Responsible for program data collection and tracking, performing data analyses, and generating reports. Provides individual and group competency restoration services and maintains relevant clinical documentation. Exercises leadership in making program recommendations for allocation of resources and program improvements, and in reviewing quality of services provided.
This position IS in the collective bargaining unit represented by SEM and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through an automatic payroll deduction
Area of Consideration: Open to the Public
Duration of Appointment: Permanent
Tour of Duty: 8:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Monday – Friday
First Screening: July 3, 2026, And Every Two Weeks Thereafter
Work Location: 35 K Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20002
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must have successfully completed a four (4) year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a Bachelors or higher degree which involved major study in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position; combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavior or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field; or four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. This position requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Incumbent must be credentialed, privileged, and possess a current, permanent, full and unrestricted D.C. license as a Qualified Practitioner includes psychiatrist, psychologist, LICSW, Advanced Practice RN, RN, or LPC.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
One (1) or more years of experience providing clinical direction in planning, managing, and coordinating a comprehensive competency program.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work in the office and in the community. May be required to perform competency restoration in the DC Jail or at a DYRS facility. Some degree of hazard is present in working with individuals who have a history of mental illness and involvement with the criminal justice system. The work environment may include travel to the DC Jail or DYRS facility in order to facilitate competency restoration groups.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND PHYSICAL
"JOBS FOR D.C. RESIDENTS AMENDMENT ACT OF 2007”:
A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, a line attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
