Supervisor, Jail Diversion & Forensic Discharge Planning
About The Position
The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board is seeking a Supervisor for the Jail Diversion & Forensic Discharge Planning program. This unique role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals living with mental illness within correctional custody by providing alternative support services, clinical interventions, and assistance with reintegration into the community. You will thrive in a client-focused environment, collaborating with a dedicated team that prioritizes delivering premier behavioral health services. This position allows for direct engagement with individuals referred to the program, their families, and various support networks. Since 1971, the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality, essential, and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with a mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. The Jail Diversion Program works in collaboration with partners to identify persons with serious mental illness being placed in correctional custody for minor offenses, to offer alternative support and clinical services. The Supervisor of Jail Diversion and Forensic Discharge Planning at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board plays a pivotal role in overseeing both Forensic Discharge Planners and Jail Diversion Case Managers, ensuring seamless coordination of client care. This position involves managing daily operations, supporting a professional team, and addressing challenges as they arise. Responsibilities include program analysis, assisting with budget monitoring, and evaluating outcomes to maintain high-quality care. The role also involves conducting pre-screenings and client evaluations, primarily in jail or court settings, while developing diversion and re-entry plans to facilitate a successful transition back into the community. Critical decision-making regarding client well-being is essential, as is the ability to assess needs and formulate comprehensive reintegration plans. The supervisor must coordinate services across multiple disciplines, effectively apply diagnostic norms during emergencies, and conduct thorough assessments that incorporate behavioral patterns and medical histories. Proficiency in crisis intervention, knowledge of laws related to involuntary hospitalization, and strong communication skills are crucial for building rapport with a diverse client population while maintaining accurate records and adhering to professional ethics.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling
- 3 years of clinical experience in a psychiatric care setting, including counseling and crisis intervention functions.
- Selected candidate must provide proof of registration for supervision toward licensure with the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Virginia Licensing Board within 90 days of employment.
- Complete Pre-admission Screener certification training modules within 30 days of hire.
- Valid Driver's License
- The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing Forensic Discharge Planners and Jail Diversion Case Managers
- Managing daily operations
- Supporting a professional team
- Addressing challenges as they arise
- Program analysis
- Assisting with budget monitoring
- Evaluating outcomes to maintain high-quality care
- Conducting pre-screenings and client evaluations, primarily in jail or court settings
- Developing diversion and re-entry plans to facilitate a successful transition back into the community
- Critical decision-making regarding client well-being
- Assessing needs and formulate comprehensive reintegration plans
- Coordinating services across multiple disciplines
- Effectively applying diagnostic norms during emergencies
- Conducting thorough assessments that incorporate behavioral patterns and medical histories
- Crisis intervention
- Maintaining accurate records
- Adhering to professional ethics
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision insurance
- life insurance
- flexible spending
- paid time off
- employee discounts
- participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
