Forensic Services Liaison

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Falls Church, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI) is a 134-bed state psychiatric hospital seeking an organized, detail-oriented, energetic, and solution-focused Forensic Services Liaison. This role will work 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 at NVMHI and the provision of care. The incumbent will need strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to interact effectively with forensic clientele, mental health professionals, and decision-making bodies. Proficiency in electronic record keeping systems and an understanding of relevant Commonwealth of Virginia Code sections are also essential.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required
Prior experience with data entry management required
Significant prior executive level administrative experience required
Strong organizational skills
Ability to maintain multiple schedules, databases, and other information systems
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple priority tasks
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to interact effectively with forensic clientele, mental health professionals, and decision-making bodies
Ability to maintain and effectively utilize electronic record keeping systems
Understanding of the Commonwealth of Virginia Code sections pertaining to Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity acquittees
Ability to analyze problems and create methods for completing complex task
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to effectively manage deadlines

Nice To Haves

Administrative experience in a Health and Human Services field
Graduation from college or university with course work 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

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.