What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Clinical Coordinator position at City of Virginia Beach?
Are you passionate about enhancing mental health and well-being in high-stress environments? The Virginia Beach Fire Department (VBFD) invites you to apply for the role of Public Safety Clinical Coordinator. In this vital position, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the mental health of the state's premier fire department.
Reporting to the Battalion Chief of Health and Safety, the Public Safety Clinical Coordinator will be pivotal in developing and overseeing mental health and well-being resources and services for the Virginia Beach Fire Department (VBFD) workforce. This role involves research, assessment, coordination of case management, and implementation of various mental health, wellness, and resiliency programs. Additionally, the position ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, and City policy concerning occupational safety and health practices. The Public Safety Clinical Coordinator will also serve as the departmental liaison to the Office of Occupational Safety and Health Services (OSHS) on matters related to employee mental health surveillance, monitoring, and mitigating threats to responder mental health.
Public Safety Clinical Coordinator specific responsibilities include:
- Assist with the management of individual service plans for fire employees
- Make sure all treatment related documentation is completed and inputted appropriately with strict adherence to confidentiality and privacy laws.
- Facilitate initial and recurring comprehensive needs assessment for referred individuals
- Utilize a trauma-informed approach to support member mental health and recommend appropriate resources and services
- Adhere to Virginia state laws and City of Virginia Beach policies and procedures.
- Conduct training to educate supervisors and senior leadership to identify when to provide appropriate intervention, resources, and proactive support
- Collaborates with senior leaders and department supervisors developing and implementing employee wellness policies and programs.
- Implement and support mental health education and awareness initiatives to improve the overall health and quality of life for members.
- Serve as the department’s Peer Support Team co-coordinator.
- Culturally responsive to the needs of Public Safety.
At the City of Virginia Beach, we’re dedicated to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment. Our comprehensive benefits package is just one of the many ways we invest in our employees' health, happiness, and long-term success. Therefore, the City offers a generous and competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity leave, holidays, and more!
Find Your Best Job Yet, apply today and experience a fulfilling career with the City of Virginia Beach Fire Department as a Public Safety Clinical Coordinator!
Please Note: The Hiring Manager will review candidates on a rolling basis. Once a viable pool of candidates has been identified, additional applications may be reviewed as needed.