Clinician III

Job title: Clinician III-Human Rights Coordinator - 47972

Starting Pay rate : $31.73

Hours/Shift : Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm

Perform complex assessment, investigation, consultation, and planning duties in both behavioral health (BH) and developmental services (DS) settings to facilitate the coordination and implementation of the Department’s human rights procedures. Conduct clinically informed follow up regarding incident events. Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and standards (e.g. DBHDS Office of Licensing, DBHDS Office of Human Rights. Follow up with treatment teams to evaluate various interventions implemented following incident events and to support coordination of care and treatment efforts. Participate in other continuous quality improvement activities, including clinical record reviews and data compilation. Perform clinical administrative functions to support quality control systems to improve programs and clinical services. Provide training to direct care and supervisory staff throughout BHDS to enhance professional development and to facilitate compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements :

Requires a four (4) year degree in a human services field (such as psychology, behavioral or mental health, special education, social work) and five (5) years utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with such positions as clinician, counselor, therapist, social worker, psychologist or psychiatric nurse OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to nine (9) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with such positions.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POSITIONS: May be required to meet QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional), , or QSACM (Qualified Substance Abuse Case Manager) requirements for some positions. May be required to meet requirements for Virginia Prescreening Certification or Certification-Eligible for some positions. • Professional licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), License Mental Health Professional (LMHP), or certification as an addiction’s counselor or substance abuse counselor, required.

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