What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Specialist (Clarendon House) position at Arlington County Government?
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Please note: This position includes a $2500.00 gross signing bonus at hire and $2500.00 gross at the completion of the probationary period.
Arlington County's Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Specialist to serve as Case Manager at Clarendon House, the psychosocial rehabilitation program serving adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. The position is in the Behavioral Healthcare Division and will provide assigned clients with outreach, engagement, support, coordination, and direct case management services. The Case Manager will apply knowledge of trauma-informed care and experience working with clients who have both mental health and substance use disorders to serve clients with assertive outreach and engagement strategies. The position is also responsible for the assessment of suicidality and for delivering basic safety and crisis prevention planning while collaborating with multidisciplinary providers on the Clarendon House team including psychiatrists, therapists, day program staff, peer support specialists, and community and natural supports. At least 50% of services take place out in the community.
Please note: This position includes a $2500.00 gross signing bonus at hire and $2500.00 gross at the completion of the probationary period.
Arlington County's Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Specialist to serve as Case Manager at Clarendon House, the psychosocial rehabilitation program serving adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. The position is in the Behavioral Healthcare Division and will provide assigned clients with outreach, engagement, support, coordination, and direct case management services. The Case Manager will apply knowledge of trauma-informed care and experience working with clients who have both mental health and substance use disorders to serve clients with assertive outreach and engagement strategies. The position is also responsible for the assessment of suicidality and for delivering basic safety and crisis prevention planning while collaborating with multidisciplinary providers on the Clarendon House team including psychiatrists, therapists, day program staff, peer support specialists, and community and natural supports. At least 50% of services take place out in the community.