BH-DS Clinician II

Clinician II Position

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking a qualified Clinician II position for the DS Case Management program in the Developmental Services Division.

And here's the exciting part - the selected candidate will qualify for a $4,000 hiring bonus! **

Duties:

• Perform difficult, complex assessments, and clinical intervention (including consumers with dual diagnosis) in case management.
• Develop routine service plans with the consumer, family, caretakers, or other relevant parties, links, coordinates, and monitors consumer care and services.
• Provide leadership in the implementation of planned consumer services; strategizes and implements the development of needed resources and services.
• Provide appropriate, timely case documentation in accordance with requirements of quality assurance, Medicaid, license certification standards, and professional ethics and standards.
• Provide direct case management services to individual consumers and their families based upon a thorough assessment of the consumer's situation, wants, and needs.
• Maintain case management caseload (30+) of Medicaid State Plan Option and waiver consumers and non-Medicaid consumers.
• Perform initial intakes and routine assessments to determine consumer's interests, strengths, and needs and evaluate progress.
• Develop service plans that are clear, quantitative, and individualized to the consumer's needs.
• Meet with clients based on the required meeting schedule as established by the state, division, and department.
• Enter consumer data into the department's electronic healthcare record application accurately and within deadlines to ensure licensure compliance and timely billing submission and reimbursement.
• Ensure all plans and documentation are in a format approved by the Continuous Quality Improvement division and in compliance with Medicaid and licensure standards.
• Effectively responds to crisis or emergency situations with supervisory consultation.

Professional licensure or eligibility as a Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP) is required.

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

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.

Preferences:

• Completed degree in Human Services field
• One (1) year of full-time experience with the ID/DD population
• One (1) year of experience conducting assessments
• One (1) year of experience developing service plans
• Experience facilitating meetings
• Experience with Medicaid Waiver

The ideal candidate will have two (2) or more years of case management or service coordination experience specifically working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) and dual diagnosis of mental health/illness.

Additional requirements:

• DMV Transcript: Yes
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: Yes
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

**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.
• $1,250,000 will be awarded upon completing the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of "Meets Expectations".
• $1,750 will be awarded upon completing 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: Professional licensure as a QDDP (Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional) is required. 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: Case Management, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Leadership, Medicaid Waiver

Working 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.

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.

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.