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General Statement of Duties:

Under the direction of the Nurse Coordinator, provides direct nursing services to clients and works to ensure the proper ordering, storage, delivery, and tracking of medication provided to Community Services Board clients; participates in planning and implementing the delivery of nursing care for clients of the Board and in providing education and consultation to Board clients, families, and staff regarding medication and health issues. The incumbent works in cooperation with other Board nursing staff. The incumbent must exercise discretion and independent judgment in providing services. The incumbent carries out his/her duties at the direction of the Nurse Coordinator. She/he receives direct, regularly scheduled clinical and administrative supervision.

This position is classified non-exempt under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides nursing services as licensed to perform

Manages obtaining medications through local pharmacies

Cooperates with the prescribers in delivering samples of medications and prescriptions to clients Manages the indigent programs for assigned clients;

Administers intramuscular injections under the direction of the prescribers;

Monitors clients for the development of side effects of medications

Performs venipunctures/phlebotomy as ordered by prescriber

Documents client contacts and maintains client records in accordance with established Board policy and procedure;

May provide educational and consultation services to clients, their families, group homes, other community agencies, and Board staff about medications and about clients mental and physical health needs;

Makes effective use of available technology, including computers, e-mail, and voice mail in order to enhance customer service;

Maintains effective relationships with co-workers and customers based on courtesy, compassion, and respect;

Is responsible for other duties as assigned, consistent with established Board policy.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing; adherence to the code of ethics of the nursing profession; basic knowledge about mental illness and the use of psychotropic medication in its treatment; the ability to assess both general health problems and medication side effects; ability to organize and attend to detail in the delivery of medication; good interpersonal skills demonstrated good judgment, and the ability to work with considerable autonomy. The ability to work comfortably with a wide diversity of both professional staff and clients is required.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or nursing school with a degree or diploma in nursing, current licensure as an R.N./L.P.N. in the Commonwealth of Virginia plus one year of nursing experience which includes experience working with mental health clients.  Staff member is responsible for submitting proof of license renewal to the Human Resources office. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate.

Other Information:

Equipment: Standard nursing equipment, telephone; computer hardware and software as required.

 Work Environment: General office environment with normal lighting levels, temperature, air quality, ventilation and noise levels.

Work Location: 1241 N. Main St. campus, occasionally clients’ homes and/or nursing homes.

Work Hazards: Standard hazards associated with human service office environment including hazards associated with problem behaviors; behaviors and hazards associated with necessary use of medical procedures. Use of standard precautions required. Use of protective equipment recommended.

Work Schedule: Regular office hours, Monday through Friday; additional hours as needed to perform job requirements.  Regular attendance is required.

General Statement of Duties:

To provide individual and group counseling, education, individual evaluation, assessment, treatment planning, for persons with mental health substance use, and co-occurring disorders. The Adult Outpatient Clinician is directly responsible to the Senior Manager of Adult Outpatient Services. He or she is expected to exercise considerable independence and autonomy in day-to-day decision-making related to the delivery of behavioral healthcare and to carry out those services on a daily basis with a minimum of supervision. The position requires expertise in the area of person- centered, evidenced-based treatment of substance use and mental health disorders, and the ability to work effectively with other service providers both within the Board system and within the community. Good judgment and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality are also required.

Persons in this class are classified exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Major Essential Functions:

Provides intakes, treatment planning, direct counseling, individual and group therapy, and case management to consumers with mental health and/or substance use disorders, individuals with multiple challenges that interfere with functioning , and family members;

Meets agency standards for staff productivity

Assures compliance with agency policy, client rights, confidentiality, professional ethics, licensure regulations, and Medicaid regulations as applicable;

Participates in consultation and coordination meetings to assure effective and efficient delivery of services to consumers;

Maintains effective relationships with co-workers and customers based on courtesy, compassion, and respect;

Completes case recording and documentation promptly that meets external and internal standards, utilizing an Electronic Health Record;

Complies with human rights regulations, agency licensure requirements, confidentiality statutes, third party regulations, and professional code of ethics;

Provides crisis intervention/emergency services;

Participates in workshops and staff development;

Makes effective use of available technology, including word processing, electronic health records, e-mail, and voice mail in order to enhance customer service;

Performs other duties as assigned consistent with established operational policies and procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of principles, practices and methods of mental health and substance abuse interventions; individual and group therapeutic techniques; crisis intervention/emergency techniques; demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients, co-workers, and service providers from the community; knowledge of and adherence to ethical standards appropriate for

a therapeutic relationship; ability to devise and conduct education and training programs for clients and service providers; ability to write concisely and effectively; demonstrated good judgment; good interpersonal skills. Computer literacy and work processing skills required.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in human services or related specialty, plus two years of experience in a mental health and/or substance abuse setting; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  Must be professionally licensed (LPC or LCSW). Staff member is responsible submitting an active license at time of hire and annual proof of license renewal to the Human Resources office.

Other Information:

Equipment: Telephone, copy machine, PC, word processing, EHR, training software

Work Environment: General office environment with normal lighting levels, temperature, air quality, ventilation and noise levels.

Work Location: 1241 North Main Street, Harrisonburg; and other sites as determined

by program needs.

Work Hazards: Standard hazards associated with treatment programs.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, regular office hours; some evening hours required as scheduled. Additional hours as needed to perform job requirements.  Regular attendance is required.

Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board is seeking a skilled professional to serve as our Senior Manager of Community Recovery Services. The candidate will provide leadership to our Community Recovery Services Team that consists of case management services, residential services, psychosocial services and skills building services; these services are provided to persons with serious mental illness working on recovery. This position requires excellent team work and collaboration with stakeholders in the Harrisonburg-Rockingham community around service delivery and advocacy. Seeking an individual with supervisory experience who embodies the philosophy of client-centered, recovery-oriented and trauma informed care for all individuals. Professional license or license-eligible is required
Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, and thorough knowledge of office procedures and equipment required. General knowledge of behavioral health field and electronic health records preferred

HRCSB is seeking motivated, energetic, mental health professionals to join our interdisciplinary team at Arbor House, a 7-bed crisis stabilization program. Team-first dynamics and a person-centered approach to serving others make Arbor House a dynamic, stimulating, and fulfilling work place. Responsibilities may include: leading/co-leading groups, admitting individuals to/discharging individual from program, one-to-one supportive counseling sessions, and ensuring a physically and emotionally safe environment for those experiencing a psychiatric crisis. Seeking staff for daytime, evening, weekdays, and/or weekends. Amount of hours can vary in range, up to an average of 25 hours/week. QMHP-E credential required. Valid driver’s license required.