BH/DS Behavior Specialist I Job at City of Virginia Beach
City of Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA
Job Duties:
A $3,000 hiring bonus is being offered for this position. Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.
- · $500 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
- $1,000 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
- · $1,500 will be awarded upon completion of the employee’s one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a candidate who has experience working with adults with serious mental illness in a correctional center and working with re-entry services to include release planning for the Adult Correctional services program.
- Provides daily oversight of Jail Educational Services within a male BLOCK at the Virginia Beach Correctional Center.
- Coordinates with MHSA units for JES.
- Facilitates and monitors curriculum - based educational groups for Jail Educational Services.
- Completes referrals for intakes to expedite access to MHSA services.
- Completes updates and discharges and compiles other information in support of program and licensure requirements.
- Provides efficient documentation (Individual Service Plans, progress notes, etc) in client records in accordance with QA standards.
- Inputs data into Anasazi (Electronic Health Record).
- Coordinates with community agencies and MHSA units for community - based service referral.
- Compiles information in support of program requirements and state performance contract.
- Assists Supervisor in preparing reports requested by VBCC personnel.
- Chairs designated staff meetings as assigned.
- Informs Supervisor about all difficult cases.
- Meet with Supervisor to report on progress of program and problem-solve programmatic situations.
- Attends regional or community workshops or conferences relative to substance abuse/ Reentry Services issues as they impact upon the criminal justice system.
- Ensures all client rights to confidentiality are safeguarded in accordance with current federal regulations.
- Assists the Supervisor in all other administrative functions in support of the Adult Correctional Services, as needed.
- Provides clinical documentation and assures that all filing of clinical information and submission of billing information are done accurately and within the time frame required.
Official City Job Description:
https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/virginia-beach-gov-docs/jobs/JobDescriptions/BHDS-Behavior-Specialist-I-01940.pdf?v=1676488874
Working Conditions:
There is no working conditions statement available for this position at this time.
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to four (4) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities such as, sociology, psychology, or special education. Required to have, or obtain, a current and valid driver’s license. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All 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. May be required to qualify as Qualified Mental Health Professional or related designation as required by program.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required: Resume
Preferences:
Two years’ experience working with adults with serious mental illness.
Experience working with the SMI population in a Adult Correctional Center.
Experience with working with the criminal justice system.
Experience working with Re-Entry Services and release planning.
Experience coordinating with community agencies and resources.
Experience with Electronic Health Record.
Special Instructions:
Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a Qualified Mental Health Professional-Adult (QMHP-A).
This posting is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted ongoingly until a selection is made.
- Please complete the application in its entirety. The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete.
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- Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application. Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section. If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit.
- Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.
VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
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