ACT Peer Recovery Specialist

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Major Essential Functions:

  • Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of ACT team services.
  • Collaborates with other members of ACT Team to provide comprehensive mental health and supportive services to clients.
  • Participates in daily ACT treatment team meetings to discuss client treatment goal and needs.
  • Models and coaches recovery behavior and skills for identified caseload of clients.
  • Supports clients in locating, and applying for, employment opportunities, educational programs, and housing as appropriate.
  • Provides goal directed interventions that provide skill development to individuals who have serious and persistent mental illness so that they can reside independently in their communities in the least restrictive environment. Interventions may include: helping consumers acquire basic skills in symptom management and adherence to psychiatric treatment plans; assisting consumers in developing medication adherence skills; helping consumers acquire basic functional skills and appropriate behavior related to the individual’s health and safety; helping consumers with individualized training in development and appropriate use of social skills and personal support system; and assisting consumers with skill development for improved personal hygiene, food preparation, and money management;
  • Performs assessments, determines client service needs, and develops treatment/service in coordination with ACT team.
  • Provides support to clients and families during times of crisis and assists in linking clients to appropriate crisis stabilization services.
  • Links clients to appropriate substance use disorder recovery services in the community as appropriate (i.e. AA, NA) and other natural supports.
  • Refers clients at risk for HIV infection, AIDS, TB, hepatitis, and STDs and other health concerns to appropriate agencies for testing and treatment.
  • Collaborates and liaisons with law enforcement officers, local hospitals, medical providers, and others in the planning, provision, and evaluation of these services.
  • Produces client related service records and maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation consistent with agency policies and procedures. Maintains detailed documentation that is commensurate with requirements for Medicaid reimbursement and licensure regulations.
  • Receives regular individual guidance and supervision from Peer Program Coordinator, as well as the ACT Supervisor.
  • Makes effective use of available technology, including, but not limited to, voice mail, e-mail, electronic medical record system, and other computer resources.
  • Maintains effective relationships with co-workers and customers based on courtesy, compassion, and respect.
  • Maintains a current level of knowledge regarding substance use and mental health disorders and available resources.
  • Assures compliance with Agency policy, client rights, and confidentiality.
  • Performs other duties as assigned consistent with established operational policies and procedures of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Personal lived experience with mental illness and/or substance use disorder and treatment.
  • Demonstrated awareness of ethical boundaries and human rights guidelines as they pertain to treatment and community services.
  • Understanding of the recovery model as it pertains to mental illness and substance use symptoms and disorders.
  • General knowledge of various mental illness and substance use symptoms and disorders.
  • Principles of record keeping, and documentation as required.
  • Basic ethics appropriate to a helping relationship and understanding of confidentiality requirements.
  • General knowledge of community resources.
  • Skills in behavior management.
  • Skills in providing ongoing support as needed to promote ability to live independently and participate in the community.
  • Good interpersonal communication.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely (written and oral);
  • Shows good judgement.
  • Allows an individual with a disability to assume appropriate degree of responsibility for themselves.

Additional Requirements:

  • Possession of a current valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
  • Mandt Training
  • First Aid/CPR training
  • Medication Administration certification.
  • Favorable background check results.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Peer Certification or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.  Must become a Certified and Registered Peer Recovery Specialist within 9 months of start date. One year of experience with SMI/SUD population is preferred but at least some amount of experience required. High school diploma required; some college experience preferred but not necessary.

Other Information:

Equipment: Telephone, copy machine, agency and/or personal vehicle, agency laptop, word processing, agency cellular phone, EHR software.

Work Environment: Community settings (homes, workplaces, shelters, streets) with highly variable work environments. General office environment with normal lighting, temperature, air quality, ventilation and noise levels. Vehicle.

Work Location: 1241 North Main Street, Harrisonburg VA 22802; variety of community settings, mostly within Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.

Work Hazards: Hazards associated with working in variety of community situations, the characteristics of which may be difficult to predict. Hazards associated with working alone in community settings.

Work Schedule: ACT is a 24-hour program and flexibility is required in order to meet and respond to coverage needs and individual residents’ needs. Shifts will vary to meet the needs of the program.  Full-time employees are required to work 40 Hours each week.  Monday through Friday- day and/or evening shifts. Weekends and Holidays- evening shifts on a rotating basis with ACT team members. Overnight and weekend on-call on a rotating basis with ACT team members. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

HIPAA Access Level 2:  Full read/write access to protected health information (PHI), limited to the minimum necessary, for all clients directly served or assigned, as well as all clients indirectly served through case consultation, clinical supervision, program management, or coverage requirements. Staff at Level 2 are allowed to seek out client PHI as necessary to perform their assigned duties, but are expected to exercise due precautions to limit exposure to any PHI which is outside the scope of their need to know. Utilization of information will be in accordance with HIPAA regulations regarding use limitation, disclosure and requests of PHI.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

HRCSB is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact recruitment@hrcsb.org.

Assertive Community Treatment Supervisor

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General Statement of Duties:

To ensure the ongoing operation of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) services, supporting individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in a recovery-oriented environment. The position provides clinical and administrative supervision for professional staff positions and ensures that services are in conformity with State Licensure and Medicaid regulations.  The incumbent in this position is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and maintenance of ACT services. This position oversees all operations for ACT, including coordination of coverage of direct services. As part of the operational duties of ACT, this position may require occasional evening/weekend or holiday duties as needed.

The position is supervised by the Director of Community Mental Health Services. Regularly scheduled supervision is both provided and received, as well as ongoing consultation and assistance necessary to accomplish the goals of ACT. Incumbents in this position should have demonstrated capabilities and initiative in serving individual clients and program design and implementation.  Job duties require the ability to act independently, make decisions, interpret policies and procedures, consult and collaborate with other staff members, maintain client and personnel confidentiality, and provide leadership in the delivery of services to clients of the Board.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensures ACT services follow all regulations as identified by DBHDS and DMAS. Establishes and maintains fidelity to the ACT model as identified in the Tool for the Measurement of Assertive Community Treatment (TMACT);
  • Provides consultation and oversight to the development of new programs utilizing the ACT model at HRCSB;
  • Represents HRCSB in all ACT related meetings with other agencies or state entities;
  • Provides direct supervision to ACT staff, including the provision of clinical and procedural guidance.  This includes the establishment and monitoring of performance objectives and performance appraisals;
  • In coordination with other agency staff, develops and maintains protocols or admission policies regarding the admission and referral of individuals requesting services from the agency. Will participate as a team member in screening and triaging services requests;
  • Monitors the provision of services, utilization, revenue and disbursements, and adherence to agency policy in consultation with Director;
  • Provides direct clinical services to clients with severe and persistent mental illness;
  • Oversees staff scheduling to ensure that sufficient resources are in place to meet program or department demands, including ACT Team and coordination with Crisis Services. This would include monitoring attendance and punctuality of program staff;
  • Conducts daily team meetings in accordance with regulations to include the effective communication of protocols and changes, agency expectations, staffing issues;
  • Participates in the recruitment and selection process of staff directly supervised by this position, including screening and interviewing of applicants and making hiring recommendations in consultation with Director;
  • Monitors clinical documentation to ensure quality documentation standards and to assign clinical follow-up as appropriate;
  • Implements continuity of care procedures and coordinates the provision of ongoing services in observance with applicable agency initiatives;
  • Participates in statewide ACT and CSB training conferences to maintain the most updated knowledge related to the ACT functions and agency/community services;
  • Assists in data collection and program research projects as necessary;
  • Maintains relationships with community partners including law enforcement and hospitals to ensure continuity of care for clients;
  • Collaborates closely with other agency staff for the purpose of services facilitation and developing efficient procedures for getting new clients into services;
  • Participates in regular meetings with agency personnel as indicated to coordinate cases, services, and outcomes as a means of enhancing the provision of services;
  • Produces client related service records and maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation consistent with agency policies and procedures;
  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor which are consistent with the position and in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Conducts meetings for the purpose of coordinating services to individuals discharged from state psychiatric facilities to this community;
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with other community agencies, advocacy groups and service providers;
  • Maintains and assures that staff of the program maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and customers based on courtesy, compassion and respect; insures that staff protect carefully the confidentiality of clients;
  • Demonstrates a desire and willingness to continue growing and learning professionally, as evidenced by participation in appropriate workshops, seminars, and conferences;
  • Makes effective use of available technology, including computers, e-mail, and voice mail in order to enhance customer service;
  • Performs other related duties as assigned that are consistent with the mission of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board;
  • Regular and reliable work attendance is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of adult and geriatric psychology in mental health and substance use disorder areas; of primary models for treatment of individuals having these problems; of appropriate methodologies for assessing psychopathology; and, of crisis intervention theory and techniques, and their application to individuals in crisis.  Working knowledge of community systems and resources; and, inter-agency collaborating.  Knowledge of or experience with ACT model of treatment. Supervision experience preferred.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a masters degree in human services plus 3 years of experience in a mental health,  developmental disorders or substance abuse setting or a related human services field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Professional licensure or Licensed Eligible required.

Overnight Residential Relief Staff

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Residential Overnight Hourly Staff provide direct client services to the residents of Community Services Board operated supervised living residential services. Clients are adults with mental illness in recovery. Position requires: working knowledge of psychology, counseling and/or social work; mental illness and substance abuse; ability to work effectively with clients and service providers in the community. Services include on-site support and supervision. Residential Overnight Hourly Staff commit to a regular schedule and also fill in for other regularly scheduled staff in order to ensure staffing coverage to meet the needs of the residents. The typical shifts are overnights 9:45 PM – 7:15 AM at Market Street House. The position is awake.

Major Essential Functions:

  • Develops knowledge of residents’ strengths and needs, including background information about social, psychological, medical, independent living characteristics.
  • Works assigned overnight hours to provide supervision for residents, including some scheduled hours when other agencies are closed.
  • Provides supervision and guidance to residents, helping establish and maintain daily living routines.
  • Provides support and skill-building training to residents based on their needs and interests in order to maintain or improve their community living skills.
  • Develops and maintains supportive relationships with residents which promote maximum functioning of each individual.
  • Provides supportive and/or educational counseling, in keeping with each resident’s individual services plan.
  • Provides crisis intervention as needed, accessing emergency services as appropriate.
  • Plans and conducts activities with residents to promote community integration.
  • Summarizes clients’ activities and makes written reports.
  • Delivers medications to HRCSB clients in the community enrolled in the mobile meds program.
  • Handles any physical plant emergencies.
  • Maintains effective relationships with co-workers and clients based on courtesy, compassion, and respect.
  • Is responsible for other duties as assigned, consistent with established policy and procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Working knowledge of mental illness and substance abuse; some knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of mental health education and counseling.
  • Principles of record keeping and documentation.
  • Basic ethics appropriate to a helping relationship including confidentiality issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with targeted populations.
  • Ability to instruct and support clients; ability to work effectively with clients and service providers in the community;
  • Good interpersonal skills including the ability to empathize, demonstrate respect, communicate warmly and honestly, and allow a client to assume responsibility for himself/herself; show good judgment and ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Additional Requirement:

  • Possession of a valid driver’s license, ability to drive safely and acceptable driving record.
  • Background check with favorable results.
  • MANDT
  • First Aid

Minimum Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, social work, counseling or a related specialty. (Experience in a mental health, intellectual disability, or substance abuse setting; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is preferred).

Other Information:

Equipment: Telephone, vehicle, breathalyzer, computer, copier/fax/scanner, household appliances.

Work Environment: CSB operated residential settings, community settings, and offices with lighting levels, temperature ranges, air quality, and ventilation and noise levels as provided in each setting.

Work Location: CSB operated residential settings; community settings.

Work Hazards: Standard hazards associated with a mental health treatment environment. Standard hazards associated with human service residential environment including hazards associated with problem behaviors; occasional hazards associated with community activities; occasional hazards associated with being the sole staff member on the house premises.

Work Schedule: Shifts are scheduled to provide support to residents during overnight hours. Flexibility is required in order to meet and respond to program needs. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

HIPAA Access Level 2: Full read/write access to protected health information (PHI), limited to the minimum necessary, for all clients directly served or assigned, as well as all clients indirectly served through case consultation, clinical supervision, program management, or coverage requirements. Staff at Level 2 are allowed to seek out client PHI as necessary to perform their assigned duties, but are expected to exercise due precautions to limit exposure to any PHI which is outside the scope of their need to know. Utilization of information will be in accordance with HIPAA regulations regarding use limitation, disclosure and requests of PHI.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

HRCSB is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact recruitment@hrcsb.org.

 

Emergency Services On-Call Clinician

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Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide crisis intervention to individuals by telephone or face-to-face who are experiencing a mental health or substance abuse emergency.
  • Provide consultation, information, and support to individuals, families and to other community emergency service providers (e.g. Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department, Harrisonburg Police Department, Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Local Rescue Squads, ECC, Social Services Departments, etc.)
  • Perform pre-admission screenings for emergency hospitalizations, to include all admissions to private and state hospitals, both voluntary and involuntary.  In addition to screening the individual, this will encompass overseeing the petitioning process, advising the magistrate’s office regarding Emergency Custody Orders and Temporary Detention Orders, and coordinating/ensuring appropriate disposition/admission issues with respect to the most appropriate treatment in the least restrictive environment.
  • Perform assessments as requested regarding mental health and substance abuse issues. May include exploring and making dispositional arrangements for the individual in question.
  • Provide the Community Services Board with the required documentation of service delivery.
  • Participate in on-going coordination and consultation with other emergency service providers and with Community Services Board staff.
  • Participate in in-service training and supervision as required by the Supervisor of Emergency Services.
  • Perform other related functions as judged professionally necessary to ensure availability, response and continuity in the delivery of emergency services.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Good diagnostic, evaluative and emergency intervention skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with service providers from other agencies, as well as, with people who are experiencing a high level of stress.
  • Demonstrated good judgment and flexibility in highly stressful and unstructured situations.
  • The ability to work as a member of a team is essential.

 

Minimum Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters Degree in Human Services or a related specialty.  If licensed, staff member is responsible for submitting proof of license and renewal to Human Resources.

 

Other Information:

  • Equipment:  Telephone, Laptop
  • Work Environment:  Community settings, facilities with environment as determined by occupant.
  • Work Location:  Setting as needed.
  • Work Hazards:  Standard hazards associated with rehabilitation programs.
  • Work Schedule:  After regular hours as scheduled.
  • HIPAA Access Level 2:  Full read/write access to protected health information (PHI), limited to the minimum necessary, for all clients directly served or assigned, as well as all clients indirectly served through case consultation, clinical supervision, program management, or coverage requirements. Staff at Level 2 are allowed to seek out client PHI as necessary to perform their assigned duties, but are expected to exercise due precautions to limit exposure to any PHI which is outside the scope of their need to know. Utilization of information will be in accordance with HIPAA regulations regarding use limitation, disclosure and requests of PHI
  • Additional Requirements:
    • Possession of a current, valid Virginia driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
    • Favorable Background check results.

    E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

    HRCSB is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact recruitment@hrcsb.org.