Hourly Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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General Statement of Duties:

Persons in this position provide a range of specialized medical diagnostic and treatment services within his/her prescriptive authority for child and adult clients. PNPs in this position work under the supervision of the Chief Psychiatrist or Executive Director.

Major Essential Functions:

Conducts psychiatric evaluations and assessments for child and/or adult clients;

Diagnoses patient illnesses and carries out the necessary psychiatric treatment program;

Promptly documents services as required by State and Federal laws and agency regulations and/or requirements;

Meets agency standards for staff productivity;

Provides consultation and coordination of services with case managers and other agency staff;

May provide crisis intervention and emergency assessments;

Coordinates care with other healthcare professionals; and may provide consultative               services to other professionals;

May provide services to off-site clientele (e.g., to inmates at the regional jail);

Participates with other prescribers to manage requirements under the CSB’s alternate           delivery site pharmacy license;

Works collaboratively with agency Medical Practice Manager to monitor caseload

numbers and productivity needs;

Coordinates leave schedules with other CSB physicians/NPs and works cooperatively

with other CSB prescribers to provide backup coverage as needed during

absences;

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

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

Responsible for other duties as assigned, consistent with agency policies and procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of community behavioral health treatment services, and demonstrated interest in serving individuals with serious mental illness and/or serious emotional disturbance; knowledge of treatment protocols for individuals with a co-occurring intellectual disability and/or substance use disorder; thorough knowledge of the principles of recovery; ability to provide professional treatment services consistent with professional licensing in Virginia; ability to write concisely and effectively; excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated good judgment.

 Minimum Education and Experience:

Incumbent must have a Masters of Science in Nursing, and have graduated from an accredited program for nurse practitioners.  He/she must show current certification and/or licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and in Nursing.  He/she must possess and maintain current licensure and prescriptive authority in the Commonwealth of Virginia and with the DEA.  At least two years of experience in a mental health treatment setting is preferred including autonomous prescribing in the Commonwealth of VA. Staff member is responsible for submitting proof of license renewal to the Human Resources office.

Other Information:

Equipment: Computer and electronic health record; voice mail.

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

Work Location: 1241 N. Main St. office

Work Hazards: Standard hazards associated with human service and/or behavioral health office environment; occasional hazards associated with problem behaviors and necessary use of medical procedures. Use of universal precautions required.

Work Schedule: Office hours as defined in letter of employment; additional hours as needed to fulfill job requirements.  Regular attendance is required.

Salary Range: $55-$80 per hr 

 

Assertive Community Treatment Supervisor

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Interested individuals should visit https://hrcsbva.tylerportico.com/tess/citizen/jobs/job-list/jobs and submit an application.

 

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 use 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.

Starting Salary:$58,000  annually

Actual starting salary will be commensurate with the selected candidates’ education,  experience, and qualifications.

To Apply For This Position:  Interested individuals should visit https://hrcsbva.tylerportico.com/tess/citizen/jobs/job-list/jobs and submit an application.

Adult Outpatient Clinician I (Licensed Eligible) or II (Licensed) Service Members, Veterans, and Families (SMVF) Focused

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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. Priority caseload is focused on providing therapeutic services to Service Members, Veterans and Families (SMVF). This position will have additional training to support he needs of SMVF and will serve as a resource to other clinicians and agency departments on SMVF resources. 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 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;

Priority for caseload will be targeted to Service Members, Veterans and Families;.

Will receive training and is expected to maintain competency in treating SMVF population.;

Will be a resource to clinicians and other agency departments on SMVF resources and training opportunities;

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 use 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 therapeutic relationships; 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 use setting; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities Must be license eligible in the State of Virginia (LPC-R or LCSW-Supervisee).  Staff member is responsible for submitting documentation of status of residency/supervisee 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 and prompt 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.

Starting Salary: $50,000 – $62,000 annually

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medical Director / Chief Psychiatrist

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The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board is hiring a Medical Director/Chief Psychiatrist! Nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board (HRCSB) provides services to residents across the lifespan for mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities. The incumbent for this position will provide clinical leadership in combination with direct services to children with serious emotional disturbance and/or adults with serious mental illness and other behavioral health concerns across disabilities. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. Work schedule Monday-Friday during regular office hours and additional hours as needed.

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Adult Mental Health Case Manager

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Interested individuals should visit https://hrcsbva.tylerportico.com/tess/citizen/jobs/job-list/jobs and submit an application.
General Statement of Duties:

Provides community based services for individuals with serious mental illness, some of whom have co-occurring disorders or disabilities. An emphasis is on securing and coordinating services to meet multiple needs of clients, providing support to families, and working with the CSB Community Liaison to assist clients with transition from local and state hospitals to community services. The position is supervised by the Adult Mental Health Case Management Supervisor.  Regularly scheduled supervision is provided as well as consultation and assistance necessary to accomplish the work. This position requires the ability to work with considerable independence and sound judgment, willingness and ability to utilize supervision, and commitment to working with individuals whose needs may be challenging to meet.

Major Essential Functions:

  • Provides face-to-face in-home services including securing and monitoring other treatment services to adults with SMI who are referred by CSB intake staff, through the Supervisor or other agency referral sources.
  • Manages an assigned caseload of individuals with serious mental illness, some of whom have co-occurring disorders.
  • Assesses, secures, monitors, and coordinates multiple services according to client’s needs.
  • Provides supportive counseling to persons with serious mental illness, and their family members as appropriate.
  • Provides support to clients and families during times of crisis, and links clients to appropriate crisis stabilization services;
  • Participates in pre-discharge planning for assigned caseload of clients in psychiatric hospital, and/or other facilities.
  • Assures compliance with agency policy, client rights, confidentiality, licensure regulations, and Medicaid regulations as applicable.
  • Maintains effective relationships with co-workers and customers based on courtesy, compassion, and respect. insures that staff protect carefully the confidentiality of clients.
  • Participates in team meetings.
  • Makes effective use of available technology, including computers, e-mail, and voice mail in order to enhance customer service.
  • Demonstrates a desire and willingness to continue growing and learning professionally, as evidenced by participation in appropriate workshops, seminars, and conferences.
  • Performs other related duties consistent with the mission of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  •  Extensive knowledge of a wide range of client service approaches and resources for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.
  • Skills in delivering services and crisis interventions.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with clients, co-workers, and service providers from the community.
  • Ability to make use of local community resources to meet client’s needs.
  • Knowledge of and adherence to basic ethics appropriate for helping professions.
  • Ability to write and document services concisely and effectively.
  • Demonstrated good judgment.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  •  Basic computer literacy and word processing skills preferred.
Additional Requirement:
Possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree required; additional education in human services or a related specialty and/or experience in a mental health, developmental disabilities, or substance use setting preferred; candidates must have a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Other Information:
Equipment: Telephone, copy and fax machine, vehicle, PC, word processing software, electronic health record.
Work Environment: General office environment with normal lighting levels, temperature, air quality, ventilation and noise levels. Community settings, facilities, individual’s homes with environment as determined by occupant.
Work Location: 1241 N. Main St., Harrisonburg; individuals’ homes, facilities, and/or community settings.
Work Hazards:  Standard hazards associated with a mental health treatment environment including hazards associated with problem behaviors. Use of universal precautions required.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, regular office hours; some evening and weekend hours may be required; additional hours as needed to perform job requirements. 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.

Starting Salary:$43,315 annually

Actual starting salary will be commensurate with the selected candidates’ education,  experience, and qualifications.

Occupational Therapist—Infant and Toddler Connection (hourly, part-time)

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General Statement of Duties:

To provide direct client services through the Early Intervention program. Services are provided to infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families. The ITC Occupational Therapist works under the supervision of the Local System Manager. This position requires considerable independence and autonomy in day-to-day decision-making about service delivery; requires expertise in gross motor and fine motor development, special education, early childhood development, developmental delay, and/or intellectual disability; and ability to work effectively with parents and infants, work cooperatively with staff from other agencies, and work as part of a team are essential.

This position is classified exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Evaluates and assesses infants and toddlers for gross/fine motor delays and sensory processing:

Evaluates and assesses infants and toddlers for adaptive equipment/assistive technology needs;

Provides direct occupational therapy services to ITC clients;

Participates in multidisciplinary assessments and team meetings for individual children;

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

Participates in staff development activities as required;

Participates in staff meetings and team development;

Adheres to regulations and standards established by or for compliance with human rights regulations, agency licensure requirements, Part C requirements for early intervention services, confidentiality statutes, third party payor rules, professional code of ethics, etc.;

Exhibits excellent customer service, including promptly returning phone calls, use of Credible, voice mail, e-mail, etc.;

Completes clinical and/or administrative documentation as specified by or within CSB standards, payor requirements, Medicaid regulations, professional standards, etc.;

Meets agency standards for staff productivity;

Adjusts work hours to meet agency needs;

May provide clinical supervision to students or volunteers;

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

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent diagnostic and evaluative skills in the areas of infant and toddler gross motor and fine motor development and adaptive equipment needs; thorough knowledge of the principles of child development, developmental delay, and disabilities; good interpersonal skills with the ability to teach and to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to work effectively with persons from a wide variety of educational and socioeconomic backgrounds who may vary markedly in their understanding of infant development; exhibits consistently good judgment and a high level of independence and initiative; ability to work effectively as a team member and with other community agencies; basic computer literacy and word processing skills required.

Additional Requirement

possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

 Minimum Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and current licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in Virginia.  Staff member is responsible for submitting proof of license renewal to the Human Resources office.  Experience with infants and toddlers is very desirable.

Other Information:

Equipment:  Telephone, vehicle, PC, word processing program

Work Environment:  Facilities, community settings, and individuals’ homes.

Work Hazards:  Standard hazards associated with general day-to-day community activities.

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

Starting Salary:$40.00 per hour

Actual starting salary will be commensurate with the selected candidates’ education,  experience, and qualifications.