What are the responsibilities and job description for the BH/DS Clinician III position at City of Virginia Beach?
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 a qualified Clinician who has experience working with adults in crisis and with serious mental health and substance abuse disorders for the Adult Mobile Crisis program in the Behavioral Health Division.
Duties:
- Respond to calls through the Region Crisis Hub System by providing Community Crisis services to include Mobile Crisis Intervention, Mobile Crisis Stabilization, and other Community -Based Crisis Stabilization services to adult non-hospitalized individuals experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis to avert hospitalization or re-hospitalization, by mobilizing resources of the community and natural support systems for ongoing maintenance and rehabilitation.
- Complete clinical documentation and assures that all filing of clinical information and submission of billing information are done accurately and within the time frame required. May serve specialized populations and/or serve in specialized roles.
- Complete complex assessments, treatment planning, crisis planning, clinical intervention, consultation, supportive counseling, and transition planning.
- Aid in community education and work to increase referral sources as needed.
- Must be available to work evenings and holidays to meet operational needs.
- Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operational status.
