Admin and Office Specialist III (Forensic Services Liaison)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Fairfax County, Virginia, VA

2d•$35,012 - $58,710•Onsite

About The Position

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI) is a 134-bed state psychiatric hospital located in Northern Virginia. More than half of the patient population is forensically involved. This role serves as a Forensic Services Liaison, working closely with the Director of Psychology and Forensic Services, Forensic Pre-Trial Coordinator, and court personnel to support the operations of the Office of Forensic Services and the provision of care.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.
Prior experience with data entry management required.
Significant prior executive level administrative experience required.

Nice To Haves

Administrative experience in a Health and Human Services field.
Graduation from college or university with coursework in public administration, criminology, or related field.
Significant exposure to consumers, official agents, inspectors, and government officials.
Knowledge of the criminal justice system and the NGRI graduated release process in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Understanding of the Commonwealth of Virginia Code sections pertaining to Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity acquittees.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Director of Psychology and Forensic Services, Forensic Pre-Trial Coordinator, and court personnel, such as judges, attorneys, and court clerks, to support operations of the Office of Forensic Services at NVMHI and provision of care.
Maintain multiple schedules, databases, and other information systems.
Prioritize and complete multiple priority tasks.
Interact effectively with forensic clientele, mental health professionals, and decision-making bodies.
Maintain and effectively utilize electronic record-keeping systems.
Analyze problems and create methods for completing complex tasks.
Effectively manage deadlines.