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HRCSB is seeking a full-time Housing Specialist position to join HRCSB’s Permanent Supportive Housing team. This position will work closely with our local Harrisonburg Rockingham Housing Authority to help locate housing for individuals who are seriously mentally ill and in need of stable housing. This position will work with participants to find and maintain stable housing, as well as build relationships with landlords and other local housing services. Seeking a candidate who is familiar with mental health, substance abuse and intellectual disability concepts, skilled at developing relationships with community stakeholders, knowledgeable about housing resources, familiar with practices such as Housing First and Motivational Interviewing, eager to take on new challenges, possesses strong problem-solving skills and can work independently. Qualified candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in human services OR any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience with housing, mental illness, capacity building, networking and collaboration are a plus.

HRCSB is seeking an individual who is passionate about recovery and empowering individuals to fill an hourly Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) position. The roll of the Drug Court PRS is to provide non-clinical, person-centered, strengths based, wellness focused, and trauma informed support with helping to ensure the individual’s Recovery, Resiliency, and Wellness Plan aids an individual in living a meaningful and independent life in the community. Peer Recovery Specialists are individuals who identify themselves as having lived experience with mental health and/or substance use and are in active recovery. Preferred candidates are those who are insightful about their recovery and articulate their experience well to others. Successful Peer Recovery Specialists are able to offer encouragement and support without judgement. PRS will offer services in individual and group settings at the Agency and in the community. The position is part of our Community Outreach Services team and will work in coordination with our Adult Outpatient team to provide services to adults with a substance use diagnosis and/or co-occurring disorder and are navigating the legal system. The PRS also meetings regularly with the team of HRCSB Peers and Peer Program Supervisor for mutual support and guidance. This position is hourly and may include occasional evening coverage.

Full time salaried position. Position’s primary role is to support the Authorizations and Benefits Specialist position with the authorization process for behavioral health services. Duties include obtaining insurance eligibility; conducting pre-audit documentation reviews for medical necessity and minimum documentation compliance; submitting authorization and registration requests; entering authorization information into an electronic health record; maintaining relevant reports, tracking data and sending authorization expiration notices to clinical staff. Knowledge and experience with excel spreadsheets and electronic data systems required. Experience in human services, behavioral healthcare and/or managed care is preferred. Experience with electronic health records is beneficial. Position open until filled.

Be a part of a growing team of behavioral health professionals serving youth and families in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Crisis clinicians will serve children, adolescents and their families in the community, school, and their homes to help stabilize the situation during a crisis and then develop a plan to help the family remain safe. Clinicians will help the parent/guardian navigate the local system of care and will serve children with mental health and substance use disorders. He/she will be developing a strong knowledge of community services and other local resources in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. This is a great career opportunity that will provide professional training and clinical consultation on an ongoing basis. We are seeking applicants that support the values of a community based, family focused, and child centered system of care. Collaboration and teamwork is essential.
Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an LPC or LCSW, or eligible to be licensed upon completion of residency and testing is preferred. Candidate may be considered with QMHP-C certification. Experience working with families, children, mental health, substance use disorders, intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Monday through Friday, regular office hours; Flexibility needed in event of crisis situation. Additional hours as needed to perform job requirements.