What are the responsibilities and job description for the CS Therapist II-Mental Health Supported Living position at Prince William County Government?
Are you interested in providing mental health and substance abuse services with a committed team of mental health professionals who value quality client care, integrity, and teamwork? Prince William County Community Services’ Supported Living Services Program seeks qualified applicants for a full-time Therapist II (Clinical Services Caseworker) position in a recovery-oriented, community-based clinical case management and mental health support services program. The program serves adults with serious mental illness (SMI) or co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders. Services are primarily provided outside the office in residential settings, individuals' homes, and elsewhere in the community. This position is permanent, full-time and requires the candidate to be license-eligible in the state of Virginia. We offer clinical supervision for licensure for up to 48 consecutive months, as well as other benefits.
This position qualifies for a $5,000 hiring bonus. This bonus will be paid in two equal installments. The first installment of $2,500 will be paid after you have completed 90 days of employment. The final $2,500 installment will be disbursed upon successful completion of the probationary period.
About This Role: If selected, you will work with a multidisciplinary team of professionals and community partners with opportunities to broaden clinical skills by providing services to diverse individuals in a variety of settings in the community.
Some of your job responsibilities will include providing direct service Monday through Friday in our Supported Living Services program while independently managing a caseload of up to 20 individuals. As a staff member of SLS, you will be providing Community Case Management (CCM) services to assigned case management individuals and Mental Health Skill Building (MHSS) services to assigned skill-building individuals. You will be effectively engaging adults with SMI using various treatment interventions and evidence-based tools and techniques. As an SLS Therapist II, you will also utilize a wide variety of clinical interventions in community settings as well as provide crisis intervention, planning, and support, including but not limited to risk assessments.
You will utilize an Electronic Health Record system (Credible) to complete and maintain all required documentation within specified timelines, including but not limited to assessments, treatment plans, insurance authorizations, progress notes, treatment plan reviews, etc. You will need to ensure documentation meets agency, licensing and insurance standards. You will need to have well-established strong organizational skills, the ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines, and be able to adapt to a swiftly changing work environment. Strong communication is an essential skill in this role as you collaborate with others (e.g. case manager, supervisors, psychiatrist, skill builder, physicians, etc.) to meet the needs of persons served. You will need to communicate as needed with supervisors and participate in weekly supervision meetings as well as team and staff meetings.
Minimum Requirements:
- Master's Degree in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field.
- 1-2 years of experience providing services to seriously mentally ill adults. (9 months of supervised experience can be counted as 1 year of experience)
- Able to obtain a license in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an LPC or LCSW within 4 years of employment.
Preferences:
- Experience providing community-based services to seriously mentally ill adults.
- Experience, training and knowledge of medication management.
- Strong clinical skills, organizational skills, and a desire to help others.
Special Requirements (if applicable):
- Must possess a valid driver's license without any restrictions
- Must pass DMV record check
- Must pass TB test
- Must pass and maintain first aid and CPR certification
- Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint-based National Criminal History Record Check
- Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglected maintained by the Department of Social Services.
Prince William County Community Services maintains a drug-free workplace.
Work Schedule: Hours are generally Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some flexibility.
Starting Salary Range: $76,069.50 - $90,372.75
We also offer great benefits, including:
- Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
- Paid Annual Leave
- Paid Personal Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
- Optional Group Life Insurance
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Development Opportunities
Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for PSLF additional information.
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. To view the class description in its entirety, click here
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.
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