Behavioral Health Case Management Clinician II

Job Duties:

A $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”.
• The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire BH Case Management Clinicians who are compassionate and want to make a difference in the lives of others for the Behavioral Health Case Management Program. The program provides lower-level case management services to citizens with serious mental illness, substance abuse disorder, or co-occurring disorders. Services are provided on a short-term basis (3-6 months) to clients with minimal needs who require a lower level of care.

The ideal candidate will have experience providing direct services to adults with serious mental health and/or substance use issues, utilizing community resources in Hampton Roads-Region V, providing Medicaid reimbursable services, completing assessments, referrals, treatment plans, risk assessments, and determining appropriate clinical levels of care. Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a QMHP-A.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clients with enhanced care coordination focusing on both behavioral and primary health in a mental health or substance abuse setting.
• Complete complex assessments, treatment planning, and crisis planning.
• Provide clinical intervention, consultation, supportive counseling, transition planning, and other case management duties.
• Support hospitalized clients with discharge planning; link with hospital staff and natural supports as appropriate, and obtain medical records for timely follow-up and quality coordination.
• File medical documentation and submit billing information accurately and within required time frames.
• Complete and finalize progress notes in Electronic Health Record (EHR) in a timely manner.
• Provide leadership and training to team members as needed.

The City offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance, retirement and savings plans. Other key benefits include:

• Maternity/paternity and parental leave
• Leave donation program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development

Official City Job Description: Link

Working Conditions: Link

Minimum Requirements: Requires a four (4) year degree in a human services field and three (3) years’ experience in relevant fields or any combination of education and experience equivalent to seven (7) years in relevant fields. Must have or obtain a current and valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements: Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a QMHP-A. 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.

Additional Requirements: DMV Transcript: Required

Preferences: Experience providing direct services to adults with serious mental health and/or substance use issues; experience completing assessments, referrals, and treatment plans for adults with serious issues; two (2) or more years experience providing Medicaid reimbursable case management services.

Special Instructions: Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a QMHP-A. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted ongoingly until selections are made for all advertised vacancies.

• Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
• Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions" must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
• You will not be able to access the details of this job ad once the closing date has passed.

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.