Clinician II
CIBH MENTAL HLTH SVC
Do you enjoy forensics? Do you like helping people? This position could be just what you are looking for. The selected candidate will be a part of a team with representation from the Courts, Probation Office, Police Department, Public Defenders’ Office, Sheriff Department, and Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. You will be representing the treatment providers.
The Clinician II, Clinical Court Liaison will be working with 2 programs, Chesapeake Drug Court and Behavioral Health Docket. The Clinician will act as Treatment Liaison with the courts and families. The Job consists of linking individuals to needed services, monitor treatment adherence, coordinate care with all service providers, and assisting to obtain entitlements and other needed community resources and services.
Applicant should possess the ability to utilize DSM-V diagnostic criteria and possess knowledge of community resources and linkages to assist the consumer and family member with intervention for the the identified issues. A thorough knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders and state statuettes with a high skill level is required in the assessment and evaluative process as it relates to co-occurring disorders. Must also have the ability to comprehend and interpret federal, state and local agencies policies and procedures to adhere to CIBH and Medicaid requirements for appropriate discharge planning and service documentation.
The ability to develop and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with staff, community agencies and a challenging client population is needed, as well as the ability to instruct inmates in basic information essential to restore competency .
Typical tasks include:
Applicant should possess the ability to utilize DSM-V diagnostic criteria and possess knowledge of community resources and linkages to assist the consumer and family member with intervention for the the identified issues. A thorough knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders and state statuettes with a high skill level is required in the assessment and evaluative process as it relates to co-occurring disorders. Must also have the ability to comprehend and interpret federal, state and local agencies policies and procedures to adhere to CIBH and Medicaid requirements for appropriate discharge planning and service documentation.
The ability to develop and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with staff, community agencies and a challenging client population is needed, as well as the ability to instruct inmates in basic information essential to restore competency .
Typical tasks include:
- Engage with Adult individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder, provide assessment and transitional planning by identifying appropriate resources, and complete referrals.
- Monitor Treatment progress and prepare information for the Courts.
Assist individuals by linking, locating, and developing needed services, resources, and benefits. - Provide individual sessions and groups.
- Coordinate services with other agencies and providers involved with the individual.
- Assess crisis situations and provide appropriate intervention or linkage to emergency services.
- Provide advocacy for individuals to ensure needs are being addressed and assess satisfaction with all services and providers.
- May be required to transport individuals in a city vehicle.
- To maintain client records in accordance with quality assurance standards established by the CIBH and State licensing. This includes individuals, groups, coordination of care notes, and court appearances.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.