GAC I - Program Coordinator
About The Position
Western State Hospital is seeking a full time GAC - Program Coordinator to provide consultative, administrative, and supportive services to promote the clinical effort and administrative needs of Western State Hospital’s forensic services. Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828. WSH is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. Just 30 minutes from vibrant university towns, our hospital serves adults with serious mental health needs and is nationally recognized for our Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs. WSH provides a modern clinical setting and a therapeutic environment for patients, supported by highly qualified staff. Employees also enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Shenandoah Valley, with nearby cities such as Charlottesville and Harrisonburg offering dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities, making Staunton an attractive place to live and work.
Requirements
- Considerable knowledge of the policies and procedures of Virginia’s forensic system
- Excellent ability to organize complex information; prioritize a large and diverse workload; and communicate orally and in writing with personnel within the facility, Central Office, courts, jails, etc.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and to know when to seek supervision
- Considerable skills in using computer programs and keyboarding
- Ability to obtain and accurately process information, consider novel situations, and make reasonable decisions within the complex forensic system
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent
- College degree
- Bilingual
- Veteran or veteran spouse
Responsibilities
- Using specialized knowledge of DBHDS policies and procedures, Virginia statutes, and state guidelines, provide information, guidance and consultation on forensic issues to treatment teams, forensic evaluators, Admission Office, courts, sheriff’s offices, defense attorneys, and outside agencies to optimize the delivery, efficiency, and performance of forensic services
- Identify problems and works toward resolution with supervisor and other personnel
- Review relevant court orders/warrants for potential admissions for Admissions Office, notifying and advising Admissions Office of the legal code, number of days and charges
- After forensic patient is admitted, review court orders/face sheets for proper coding and refer errors for correction to appropriate persons
- Maintain accurate and current records in electronic (FIMS Database) and manual filing systems for forensic and NGRI patients
- Generate monthly statistical and quarterly reports for Central Office, monthly report for Census Management meeting, monthly reports for Psychology Director, and bi-weekly reports for hospital-wide HOTTs, psychologists and social workers
- Instruct and consult with treatment teams regarding pending hearings for NGRI acquittees and, if NGRI waives right to attend hearing, fax Waiver to court, CWA, defense attorney and Central Office
- Advise relevant treatment team regarding victim notification when indicated, coordinate with Central Office and initiate victim notification letter on NGRI acquittees who have an Annual Hearing scheduled and/or receive a community level privilege
- Provide forensic administrative guidance to treatment teams for discharge planning for forensic patients
Benefits
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- life insurance
- paid time off
- sick time
- family/personal time
- retirement with cash match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
