BH-DS Clinician I

City of Virginia Beach • Pembroke, MA

3d • $54,579 - $85,051

About The Position

The City of Virginia Beach Human Services Department is hiring a BH/DS Clinician I - Case Manager for its DS Case Management program. The role provides case management to consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including consumers with dual diagnoses. The position requires a Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP) certification or eligibility and a valid driver’s license. A $4,000 hiring bonus is offered to eligible new hires or rehires, paid in installments based on hiring, interim evaluation, and probationary-period milestones.

Requirements

• A four-year degree in a human services field, such as psychology, mental health, special education, or social work, and one year of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities; or an equivalent combination of education above high school and/or experience totaling five years in fields using the required knowledge, skills, and abilities while working with people with intellectual disabilities.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• QDDP (Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional) certified or eligible.
• Experience with case management, case management services, developmental disabilities, or disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Completed degree in a human services field.
• One year of full-time experience with the ID/DD population.
• One year of experience conducting assessments.
• One year of experience developing service plans.
• Experience facilitating meetings.
• Experience with Medicaid Waiver.
• One or more years of case management or service coordination experience specifically working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and dual diagnosis of mental health/illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct case management services to consumers and their families based on assessments of each consumer’s situation, preferences, and needs.
• Maintain a caseload of 28 or more Medicaid State Plan Option, waiver, and non-Medicaid consumers.
• Conduct initial intakes and routine assessments to identify consumers’ interests, strengths, and needs and evaluate progress.
• Develop clear, quantitative, individualized service plans.
• Meet with clients according to schedules established by the state, division, or department.
• Enter consumer data accurately and within deadlines in the department’s electronic healthcare record application to support licensure compliance and timely billing and reimbursement.
• Ensure plans and documentation meet Continuous Quality Improvement division requirements and comply with Medicaid and licensure standards.
• Maintain consumer charts according to department, division, Medicaid, and licensure standards.
• Respond effectively to crisis or emergency situations in consultation with a supervisor.
• Work hours beyond the normally scheduled schedule when needed for short-term department needs or city-wide emergencies.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement and savings plans
• Maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• Holidays and paid leave
• $4,000 hiring bonus for eligible new hires or rehires, paid in installments subject to stated evaluation and probation milestones.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level