Clinician II / Clinical Court Liaison

City of Chesapeake Portal•Chesapeake, VA

30d

About The Position

Do you enjoy forensics? Do you like helping people? This position could be just what you are looking for. You will be a part of a team with representation from the Courts, Probation Office, Police Department, Public Defenders’ Office, Sheriff Department, and Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. You will be representing the treatment providers. The Clinician II, Clinical Court Liaison will be working with 2 programs, Chesapeake Drug Court and Behavioral Health Docket. The Clinician will act as Treatment Liaison with the courts and families. The Job consists of linking individuals to needed services, monitor treatment adherence, coordinate care with all service providers, and assisting to obtain entitlements and other needed community resources and services. Typical tasks include: The Clinician II will engage with Adult individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder, provide assessment and transitional planning by identifying appropriate resources, and complete referrals. Monitor Treatment progress and prepare information for the Courts. Assist individuals by linking, locating, and developing needed services, resources, and benefits. Provide individual sessions and groups. Coordinate services with other agencies and providers involved with the individual. Assess crisis situations and provide appropriate intervention or linkage to emergency services. The Clinician II will provide advocacy for individuals to ensure needs are being addressed and assess satisfaction with all services and providers. May be required to transport individuals in a city car. To maintain client records in accordance with quality assurance standards established by the CIBH and State licensing. This includes individuals, groups, coordination of care notes, and court appearances. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, closely related field, or another degree as approved by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
Requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards
Assignment requires Qualified Mental Health Professional ( QMHP – Adult) to be considered for the position.
CPR and First Aid required within 3 months of hire.
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Nice To Haves

CSAC credentials strongly preferred.
Applicant must have QMHP -A.

Responsibilities

Engage with Adult individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder, provide assessment and transitional planning by identifying appropriate resources, and complete referrals.
Monitor Treatment progress and prepare information for the Courts.
Assist individuals by linking, locating, and developing needed services, resources, and benefits.
Provide individual sessions and groups.
Coordinate services with other agencies and providers involved with the individual.
Assess crisis situations and provide appropriate intervention or linkage to emergency services.
Provide advocacy for individuals to ensure needs are being addressed and assess satisfaction with all services and providers.
May be required to transport individuals in a city car.
Maintain client records in accordance with quality assurance standards established by the CIBH and State licensing. This includes individuals, groups, coordination of care notes, and court appearances.
Perform other duties as assigned.