Job Description
Do you enjoy forensics Do you like helping people This position could be just what you are looking for. You will be a part of a team with representation from the Courts Probation Office Police Department Public Defenders Office Sheriff Department and Commonwealth Attorneys Office. You will be representing the treatment providers. The Clinician II Clinical Court Liaison will be working with 2 programs Chesapeake Drug Court and Behavioral Health Docket. The Clinician will act as Treatment Liaison with the courts and families. The Job consists of linking individuals to needed services monitor treatment adherence coordinate care with all service providers and assisting to obtain entitlements and other needed community resources and services. Typical tasks include: The Clinician II will engage with Adult individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder provide assessment and transitional planning by identifying appropriate resources and complete referrals. Monitor Treatment progress and prepare information for the Courts. Assist individuals by linking locating and developing needed services resources and benefits. Provide individual sessions and groups. Coordinate services with other agencies and providers involved with the individual. Assess crisis situations and provide appropriate intervention or linkage to emergency services. The Clinician II will provide advocacy for individuals to ensure needs are being addressed and assess satisfaction with all services and providers. May be required to transport individuals in a city car. To maintain client records in accordance with quality assurance standards established by the CIBH and State licensing. This includes individuals groups coordination of care notes and court appearances. Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires a bachelors degree in social work psychology closely related field or another degree as approved by the Virginia Department of Health Professions. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard this class requires a minimum of two years of related fulltime equivalent experience. SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid drivers license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards . Assignment requires Qualified Mental Health Professional QMHP Adult) to be considered for the position. CPR and First Aid required within 3 months of hire. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to shortterm department needs and/or Citywide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
CSAC credentials strongly preferred. Applicant must have QMHP A.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm