Clinical Services Caseworker

The Prince WilliamManassas Regional Adult Detention Center (ADC) is currently looking for a career minded Clinical Services Caseworker to join its mental health team. Our extremely knowledgeable and well trained staff of mental health professionals contribute to making the ADC an innovative forward thinking and community orientated public safety agency. If you are looking for a challenging job that rewards you with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others then apply now and join our stellar team!

ABOUT THIS ROLE:
Provides Mental Health Services to the inmate population. Incumbents provide clinical evaluation assessment intervention counseling therapy treatment and rehabilitation for inmates. Work in group therapy settings as well as one on one sessions. Coordinates with inmates to identify treatment plan goals and needs. Provide recommendations to jail staff for housing of mentally ill inmates. Determine appropriate treatment for inmates and follow up reports. Provides crisis intervention to include those at high risk for suicide/homicide and evaluate potential need for hospitalization. Prepares and maintains records files and documentation. Serve as liaison for the Adult Detention Center in clinical review with the Community Service Board/Emergency Services and Forensic Mental Health Hospitals.This position is responsible for developing providing and evaluating clinical treatment processes for Inmates. Also performs additional duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE:
Principles and practices of providing clinical services. Principles and practices of record preparation and retention. Applicable federal state and local laws codes and regulations. Customer service principles. Recordkeeping principles and practices. Modern office practices. Computers and related software applications.

SKILLS:
Managing an assigned clinical services caseload. Providing consultation. Preparing reports. Compiling data and information. Providing customer service. Maintaining a variety of records and logs. Using computers and related software applications. Communication interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers supervisor and the general public. Be sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PREFRRED SKILLS:

• Possesses or ability to obtain an unrestricted LCSW LPC or LMFT in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• 12 years of experience in the delivery of human services to adults and youth in a Mental Health Substance Abuse or Emergency Services outpatient program.
• Experience conducting comprehensive assessments mental health/substance abuse screenings to include the ColumbiaSuicide Severity screening; and make initial diagnosis.
• Experience evaluating risk and potential need for hospitalization; developing and implementing crisis management plans.

ENTRY SALARY RANGE:
$81140.80 $94176.23 Annually

Starting salary beyond minimum is based on verified related work experience. Please submit resume with application

INCENTIVES:
$5000.00 Hiring Bonus
***Hiring incentives will be paid out in two (2) equal installments. Fifty percent (50%) of the incentive will be paid after ninety (90) days of employment and fifty percent (50%) will be paid following the completion of the probationary period. Probationary employees that voluntarily terminate employment with the County shall repay the net amount (minus state and federal taxes) of the first bonus installment via a deduction from their annual leave payout and/or remit payment of any remaining balance within thirty (30) days following separation of employment from the County***

FLSA:
Exempt

EDCUATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in human services social services social work or related field. 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and/or Licensed Professional Counselor accreditations are preferred. Valid drivers license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting fingering grasping feeling talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time the job is rated for Light Work.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts electrical currents vibrations fumes odors dusts gases poor ventilation chemicals oils extreme temperatures inadequate lighting workspace restrictions intense noises and is performed in an inherently stressful environment and involves risks to personal safety with possible exposure to blood borne and air borne pathogens in working environment.

WORKING SCHEDULE:
Full time 40 hours per week.

NOTE:
The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

QUESTIONS:
All inquiries related to job postings application deadlines and the status of applications should be submitted through. Contact information should be included in the inquiry. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process will be notified by phone or email.