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Position Snapshot
Location: Staunton, VA
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday Shared 24/7/365 on-call rotation, including phone, telehealth and in-person crisis response
Pay: Competitive salary: $55,000 to $58,000 annually (based on experience)
Work Setting: Community-based and home-based services throughout the REACH service area, with telehealth and field-based support
Position Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Make an Impact With Us
Do you want work that makes a meaningful difference in your community? Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a REACH Mobile Prevention Coordinator to join our Virginia REACH Team in Staunton, Virginia.
Virginia REACH (Regional Education Assessment Crisis Services Habilitation) provides crisis prevention and intervention services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who experience behavioral health challenges or co-occurring mental health needs. The program focuses on helping individuals remain stable in their homes and communities by providing preventative supports, crisis planning, education, training, and coordination of services. Through collaboration with families, providers, support coordinators, and community partners, REACH works to reduce crises and improve quality of life for the individuals it serves.
As a REACH Mobile Prevention Coordinator, you'll provide clinical and coordination services designed to prevent crises before they occur. You'll work closely with individuals, families, providers, and community stakeholders to develop proactive support strategies, coordinate services, and ensure access to needed resources while promoting long-term stability and successful community living.
What You'll Do
- Provide mobile prevention services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and co-occurring behavioral health needs.
- Implement crisis prevention strategies through in-home, community-based, phone, and telehealth support.
- Coordinate support meetings and develop Crisis Education and Prevention Plans.
- Collaborate with case managers, Clinical Home providers, CSBs, families, and community partners to ensure coordinated care.
- Identify and coordinate training and technical assistance needs for providers, caregivers, and natural supports.
- Coordinate admissions and discharges for REACH Mobile Supports and Crisis Therapeutic Home services.
- Maintain strong relationships with community agencies and referral partners.
- Complete documentation, service records, data collection, and reporting within established timeframes.
- Participate in a shared 24/7/365 on-call rotation and provide crisis response as required.
- Ensure compliance with agency policies, HIPAA requirements, DBHDS regulations, and applicable Medicaid/Medicare requirements.
What You Bring
We're looking for someone who brings the experience, skills, and commitment needed to succeed in this role.
- Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and/or Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP) required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field from an accredited institution
- Minimum of one year of relevant full-time experience required
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field preferred
- Current, unrestricted Virginia LPC, LCSW, or LMFT license preferred
- Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs preferred
- Knowledge of Virginia mental health and developmental disability systems of care
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, electronic records, and web-based data systems
- Valid, unrestricted driver's license and reliable transportation required
Why Join Easterseals PORT Health?
Easterseals PORT Health is a trusted and compassionate organization providing disability, mental health, and substance use services across North Carolina and Virginia. Purpose, dedication, and empathy guide the way we support our neighbors and one another.
For benefits-eligible positions, our total rewards package may include:
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage FSA
- Life and disability insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program and legal services
- Mileage reimbursement
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility where applicable
- Opportunities for clinical growth and advancement within REACH services
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health helps people with disabilities, mental health and/or substance use challenges, their families, and our employees embrace their potential, access opportunities, build resilience, and thrive. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery.
Our 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 children, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
Need assistance with the application process or an accommodation? Contact recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com.
Learn More About the Program
Virginia REACH Services: Crisis VA REACH - Easterseals PORT Health
Salary : $55,000 - $58,000