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General Statement of Duties:

This crisis stabilization program is a short term, 7-bed intensive residential program staffed 24 hours a day to provide crisis services to individual with mental health and co-occurring disorders. Services provided include individual and group therapy.  This position assists in coordinating services and/or resources needed by the resident during their stay and upon discharge from the facility. This position exercises independence in day-to-day decision-making, and it requires expertise in mental health treatment, diagnoses, intervention and assessment with adults whose needs may be difficult to meet. This position works with other crisis stabilization team members, family members, other caregivers, and community resources.

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

Major Essential Functions:

1. Provides intake assessments, individual, group, and family sessions to residents of the crisis stabilization program.
2. Is the lead group facilitator during their assigned shift and provides one-on-one therapy to clients as appropriate.
3. Provides recommendations/suggestions in the development of treatment plans that address the needs of the resident’s treatment during enrollment and needed referrals and services upon discharge.
4. Accurately completes administrative and other paperwork as required.
5. Along with the CSU Supervisor and the Case Coordinator, develops individual treatment plans that address the needs of the consumer.
6. Provides in put to CSU Supervisor and Case Coordinator in developing treatment resources pertinent to planning content for group and individual treatment.
7. Works with CSU Supervisor and Case Coordinator to develop discharging planning and the linkage of the consumer to resources in the community.
8. In conjunction with other program staff, provides general supervision of the CSU, and ensures that policies and procedures are followed.
9. Provide positive behavior supports to residents. Responds to emergency situations that occur and appropriately involves other providers, including other program staff, agency emergency services staff, emergency medical services, and law enforcement, as needed.
10. Assists consumers, when necessary, with daily living tasks as needed, including general facility maintenance tasks, laundry, meal preparation, and transportation.
11. Attends interdisciplinary, inter-agency and community-based meetings related to consumer treatment when appropriate.
12. Assures compliance with agency policy, client rights, confidentiality, licensure regulations and Medicaid regulations as applicable.
13. Completes other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor and/or other management staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques involved in the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders individually and in a group setting.
• Knowledge of mental health, substance use and co-occurring treatment interventions both individually and in a group setting.
• Good diagnostic, evaluative, and crisis intervention skills.
• Clinical competence in managing suicidal consumers.
• Ability to function calmly in stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and with private and public agency personnel.
• The ability to work as part of a clinical treatment team is essential. 

Minimum Education Experience:

• Master’s level in Human Services, licensed eligible in the State of Virginia 

Additional Requirements:

• Mandt Training
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification
• AED Training 

Other Information:

Work Equipment: Telephone, PC, pager, TDD, AED, misc. household appliances (i.e. washer/dryer, stove, dishwasher)

Work Environment: Residential setting with normal lighting levels, temperature, air quality, ventilation and noise levels.

Work Location: 1353 N. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802

Work Hazards: Minimal hazards associated with a mental health treatment environment. Minimal hazards associated with human service residential environment including hazards associated with problem behaviors; behaviors and hazards associated with necessary use of medical procedures. Use of universal precautions required. Use of protective equipment recommended.

Work Schedule: Hours are scheduled to provide support to residents based on their needs. Flexibility is required in order to meet and respond to coverage needs and individual residents’ needs.

Starting Salary: $19-$22 per hour

General Statement of Duties:

This position works in conjunction with the Community Paramedics at Harrisonburg Fire Department and is housed in the Public Safety Building HFD office.  This co-responding team will work in the community to build partnerships with community members and ultimately utilize resources to keep individuals served in their home. The Community Case Manager will support the overall goal of reducing low acuity calls for EMS services and creating positive results in the community by identifying needs related to mental health, substance use, and chronic disease management in potentially underserved or at-risk populations.  This team will work to not only address a current need but assess for underlying needs that may offer an opportunity for longer term improvements which reduce the need for future use of 911.

The role of the Community Case Manager will be to provide crisis intervention services aimed at determining the underlying needs contributing to the crisis.  As part of the co-responding Community Team, the case manager will provide the necessary time and referrals needed while Community Paramedics are able to assess and determine necessary medical response (immediate or otherwise).  The interventions will be varied and may include, but are not limited to: providing resources related to caregiving, providing healthcare resources, connecting with mental health treatment, providing resources to rehabilitate living conditions.  The Community Case Manager will collaborate with the individuals natural supports, medical and mental health providers, social service providers, and other community resources as needed (at the discretion of the client).

This position requires a multifaceted skill set that embraces the whole person perspective of treatment.  The individual must be able to engage an individual in crisis and meet that person where they are to assess and determine the underlying needs, knowledge of area resources, ability to create an accessible plan of care, and diligent follow-up to ensure efficacy.

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

Major Essential Functions:

1. Provides goal directed interventions and training to provide resources to individuals who have mental illness or a substance use disorder so that they can remain independent in their communities in the least restrictive environment.
2. Provides face-to-face services to individuals referred to community paramedic program with a focus on assessing needs, identifying resources and linking the individual to said resources
3. Coordinates and facilitates referrals with community providers as appropriate
4. Provides supportive counseling to persons with serious mental illness, and their family members as appropriate
5. Provides support to clients and families during times of crisis, and links clients to appropriate crisis stabilization services
6. Provides consultative services to the Community Paramedic on possible community resources as needed and as appropriate.
7. Coordinates with Co-responding Community Paramedics to assist consumers in developing medication compliance and adherence skills
8. Helps consumers understand and connect with resources to acquire basic skills in symptom management and adherence to psychiatric and medical services.
9. Assists consumers with skills for improved personal hygiene, connects with available resources.
10. Assists community paramedics as needed to coordinate community medical and mental health services to facilitate prescription, administration, dispensing, and potential short-term monitoring of medications through co-responder paramedics. Coordinates delivery of medications to consumers’ natural environment, as appropriate.
11. Maintains detailed documentation that is commensurate with requirements
12. Makes effective use of available technology, including, but not limited to, voice mail, e-mail, electronic medical record system, and other computer resources.
13. Maintains effective relationships with co-workers and customers based on courtesy, compassion, and respect.
14. Assures compliance with agency policy, client rights, confidentiality, licensure regulations, and other regulations as applicable

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. • Maintains trauma-informed treatment perspective.
   • Good assessment, evaluative, resource identification, and crisis intervention skills.
   • Knowledge of systems of mental health and substance abuse disorders
   • Ability to function calmly in stressful situations.
   • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
   • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and with private and public agency personnel.
   • Knowledge of and adherence to basic ethics appropriate for a helping relationship; ability to write concisely and effectively
   • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals, including consumers, professionals, and family members Ability to work as part of a team to assist in providing administrative and clinical supervision.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in any Human Service related field.  .

Additional Requirements:

• Mandt Training
• CPR Certification
• Trauma Informed Training
• First Aid Certification
• AED Training

Other Information:

Work Equipment: Telephone, PC, Fax, AED, misc. household appliances (i.e. washer/dryer, stove, dishwasher)

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: 101 N Main St #3, Harrisonburg, VA 22802; 1241 N Main St Harrisonburg and 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. Use of protective equipment recommended.

Work Schedule: Schedule is initially set at five days/week between the hours of 8-5pm. However, flexibility may be required in order to meet and respond to emergent needs.  Regular attendance is required.

Salary:  $43, 527 – $49, 247 annually

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: $52,000 – $62,000 annually

• 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.

•  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.

CSU Technician-Hourly
Harrisonburg Rockingham Community Services Board is looking for a candidate to add to the Residential CSU team. This is a hourly position working in a 24/7 short-term, 7-bed crisis stabilization program working with individuals in crisis to avoid psychiatric hospitalization, or stepping down from hospital setting before returning home. This position provides support and supervision to residents while coordinating with the multi-disciplinary team to create a safe and welcoming space. This position does require some overnight hours.