BHDS Clinician III

City of Virginia Beach

12d • $68,328 - $105,893

About The Position

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is hiring a BHDS Clinician III to serve as Team Leader for the Project Link / BH Case Management programs. The role provides supervision and leadership to Behavioral Health Case Managers and supports direct care coordination for adults with serious mental health and/or substance use disorders. The clinician may also perform complex assessments, treatment planning, clinical intervention, consultation, and other case management duties. The position requires registration with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or a higher-level license.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Employees may be expected to work beyond their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs or City-wide emergencies. A $4,000 hiring bonus is offered to eligible new hires, paid in three installments subject to the stated evaluation and probationary-period conditions.

Requirements

• Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or hold a higher-level license.
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and five years of experience in positions such as clinician, counselor, therapist, social worker, psychologist, or psychiatric nurse; or an equivalent combination of education above high school and/or experience totaling nine years in such positions.
• All employees may be expected to work hours beyond their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Registration with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP).
• Two or more years of supervisory experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Experience with performance management and other human resources procedures.
• Experience conducting chart sweeps and other regulatory quality assurance measures.
• Two or more years of experience providing direct care coordination services to adults with serious mental health and/or substance use issues.
• Experience completing assessments, referrals, and treatment plans for adults with serious mental health and/or substance use issues in an electronic health system.
• Experience providing Medicaid-reimbursable services to adults with mental health and/or substance use issues.
• Experience in risk assessment and determining appropriate clinical level of care for adults with mental health and/or substance use issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to Behavioral Health Case Managers and consult with the Case Management Supervisor.
• Assist with compliance with DMHMRSAS licensure, Medicaid, Performance Contract, and CARF requirements.
• Assist with implementation, monitoring, and follow-up on case management service standards.
• Review productivity data and recommend training or other staff direction as needed.
• Perform complex assessments, treatment planning, clinical intervention, consultation, and other case management duties as needed.
• Attend Integrated Treatment Team meetings with clients and staff and provide guidance.
• Attend client staffing meetings related to crisis situations as necessary.
• Provide guidance and leadership to case management team members serving consumers in the community, in jail, and recently released from the hospital.
• Provide direct case management services to consumers as needed.
• Complete performance feedback and submit it to the Case Management Supervisor.
• Assist with quality assurance reviews of team members’ charts and facilitate small team meetings for information dissemination, case coordination, and supervision.
• Ensure staff receive appropriate training and ongoing supervision, and that documentation and billing information are monitored.
• Provide clinical documentation and ensure clinical information is filed and billing information submitted accurately and within required time frames.
• May serve specialized populations and/or in specialized roles.

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, paid in installments subject to stated conditions

What This Job Offers

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