Team Coordinator-Co-Responder

Loudoun County Government Team Coordinator

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The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services is seeking a talented and motivated individual to serve as a Team Coordinator in the Co-Responder program. In this role, you will work with a trusted and reputable team that has a history of success connecting individuals and their families with person-centered, recovery-oriented services and supports. We welcome new teammates who approach their professional careers with enthusiasm and dedication to our diverse and fast-growing county. Come be a part of something that matters. Salary is commensurate with experience.

MHSADS seeks a dynamic licensed mental health professional to lead a newly formed Co-Responder Team. The Crisis Services Division has two teams, Emergency Services and Co-Responder both programs specialize in crisis intervention and stabilization services, including mobile crisis response to designated community locations and co-response with law enforcement to other community locations, including homes. The Emergency Services Team also facilitates the civil commitment process. The Team Coordinator is a member of both teams and is primarily assigned to either the Emergency Services team or the Co-Responder team. As a member of both teams, the Team Coordinator uses their expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual/developmental disabilities to support 24-hour crisis response through direct supervision of Behavioral Health Therapists, Crisis Intervention Counselors, and Assessment & Evaluation Specialists. The Team Coordinator provides clinical and operational oversight, cultivation and maintenance of community partnerships, and oversight of new and existing subprograms and provides direct services as needed. Successful candidates are passionate about crisis work with law enforcement, and thrive in complex, fast-paced, dynamic, clinic-based and community settings, and support 24-hour crisis response with: astute clinical acumen, a collaborative approach to building community partnerships, and a flexible approach to leadership and community services. They are highly creative and adapt easily to rapidly changing, often competing demands for service. Successful candidates must be a licensed mental health professional, with experience providing crisis intervention and stabilization services. Regular schedule includes days, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and county closures, in addition to supervisory on-call to support 24/7/365 community crisis response.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree and currently possess professional licensure such as: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP); Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner; Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist; Medical Doctor (MD); Doctor of Osteopathy (DO); three (3) years of professional experience working with individuals who have a mental health and/or substance use diagnosis and/or emergency services experience, which may include internship experience.
• Professional experience in mental health and/or substance use treatment and/or experience working in behavioral health emergency services and/or crisis intervention.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Supervisory experience.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements:

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, credit check, driving record check and TB test.
• Must have a valid driver's license in Virginia or regional state of residence.
• Must be eligible for certification as a Certified Preadmission Screening Clinician (CPASC) in accordance with VA DBHDS regulations.
• Must be eligible to be a certified Notary Public.
• Must be fitted for N-95 (or similar) mask to safely provide on-site services as needed.
• Co-Responder team activities include driving in law enforcement vehicle for extended periods of time, responding to 911 calls for behavioral health crisis with law enforcement, and outreach to individuals/families after 911 calls for service.
• Co-Responder team requirements include wearing a Kevlar vest and participating in trainings via criminal justice academy.
• Must adhere to INOVA Loudoun Hospital Center contractor policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.

Reasonable Accommodation: Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email Human Resources.