Case Manager- Behavioral Health Docket

Case Manager, Hampton Behavioral Health Docket

Annual Salary: $49,612

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Join the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a full-time Case Manager for our Behavioral Health Docket (BHD) and make a real difference in the lives of those you support. This onsite role offers the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of LCSWs, LPCs, and other skilled therapists in a professional environment committed to excellence and safety. Enjoy meaningful work that fosters a strong work-life balance and a positive workplace culture. Your expertise in case management will be essential in advancing our mission as a leading provider of healthcare services.

You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and the Virginia Retirement System. Seize this opportunity to enhance your career while making a difference in Hampton, VA. Join us and help create positive change in the community!

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board: Who we are

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.

HNNCSB partners with both Hampton and Newport News General District Courts as part of separate dockets. BHDs are non-adversarial approaches by the judicial system, treatment providers, and other stakeholders addressing the needs of individuals with serious mental illness who have become involved in the criminal justice system. Through on-going support and supervision, the Court and Team assist individuals as they engage in services and address challenges to prevent further penetration within the criminal justice system.
DAY TO DAY AS A CASE MANAGER FOR THE HAMPTON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DOCKET

As a full-time Case Manager for the Hampton BHD at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board you will play a vital role in supporting individuals living with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) to achieve and maintain optimal functioning within their community. Through in-depth assessments of clients' needs and strengths, Case Managers connect them to essential community services, ensuring they receive the necessary support for success. This position involves a range of responsibilities, including outreach, treatment planning, advocacy, counseling, and crisis intervention. Case Managers also serve as a key liaison to the criminal justice system, collaborating with clients, families, and service providers to assess eligibility and facilitate access to services. By preparing mental status and social assessments, you will respond to inquiries regarding resources for individuals dealing with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders.

Join our dedicated team and make a lasting impact on the lives of those in need while contributing to a supportive and compassionate community.

Are you the Case Manager we're looking for?

To thrive as a full-time Case Manager for the Hampton BHD at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, candidates must possess a robust set of skills and knowledge. A thorough understanding of the courts and criminal justice system is essential for effective advocacy and liaison work. Familiarity with social casework principles and techniques is crucial, enabling Case Managers to implement best practices in counseling and support services.

Effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills will be key to ensuring that clients receive the highest standard of care.

To qualify for this position, candidates must have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in human services such as Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Counseling.
• One (1) year experience in case management services.
• Valid Virginia Driver's License.

Join our team today!

If you have these qualities and meet the basic job requirements, we'd love to have you on our team. Apply now using our online application!

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.