BHDS Clinician II

Job Posting End Date:Department:HUMAN SERVICESCompensation Grade:G26Compensation Range & Starting Salary:Par Range- $60,174.40 - $93,766.40Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualificationsJob Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):NoAbout Us:Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:The City of Virginia Beach is looking to hire an experienced Clinician II - House Manager to oversee a twelve-bed residential facility, ensuring the highest quality of care and support for the participants with intellectual disabilities and co-occurring disorders. The ideal candidate will have experience providing staff supervision and coordinating services and support via a person-centered plan that addresses complex behaviors, medical needs and crisis issues.Duties:Implement policies and procedures regarding the operation of various residential services to include, but not limited to, Supportive Living, In-Home Supports, Independent Living Supports and Group Home supports.Responsible for the case coordination of 10-12 residential participants that are primarily diagnosed with an intellectual disability and may have co-occurring disorders, complex medical issues, and behavioral needs. Duties include, but are not limited to, the timely and thorough completion of person-centered plans, quarterly reviews, coordination of medical care, participation in meetings, participant assessment and other tasks as needed.Ensure all processes and procedures are in compliance with State Licensure, Medicaid Waiver, HCBS and CARF Requirements.Provide assistance to participants to ensure they are able to access and maintain the benefits that are available to them.Ensure required documentation for Medicaid reimbursement is completed according to procedures. This includes a regular review of all program documentation.Ensure all individual service plans are developed in accordance with assessed needs and strengths and fulfilled within the appropriate time frames.Review program documentation to ensure that the participant’s needs are being met, and services are in alignment with regulation, policy and procedure.Provide supervision and leadership to a team of up to 16 Behavior Specialist and DS Assistants to include the completion of monthly one-on-one supervision, annual evaluations, monthly team meetings, and providing support, training, and guidance to assist them in being successful.Create staffing schedules according to the participant’s General Schedule of Supports (GSS) as per their Person-Centered-Plan and considers the program’s budgetary needs.Recruit, hire, and evaluate program employees. Provides new employees with training in applicable policies and procedures of the unit.If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.The City offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, Holidays and Paid-Time-off.This recruitment is posted as open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted ongoingly. The requisition will close once a sufficient application pool is established.Preferences:Experience working in a residential settingExperience with creating and maintaining staffing schedulesExperience working with individuals with developmental disabilitiesExperience with following individual support plansExperience with providing total direct care for adultsExperience with coaching and training direct support staffExperience with residential facility managementExperience with direct supervision of staffAdditional requirements:• DMV Transcript: Yes• CDL: No• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No• CPS Check: Yes• Physical: No• Respirator: No• Psychological Screening: No• Polygraph: No• At Will: NoA $4,000 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.$1,000 will be awarded in the first paycheck.$1,250 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.$1,750 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”.Minimum Requirements:Minimum Qualifications: Requires a four (4) year degree in a human services field (psychology, mental health, special education, social work) and three (3) years’ experience working with persons with intellectual disability OR experience and/or training equivalent to seven (7) years in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for working with persons with intellectual disabilities. Must have 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.Skills:Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Supervision, Team SupervisionWorking Conditions:Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position. Job Descriptions:To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - 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.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Virginia Beach