Opportunities

The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board is seeking an experienced licensed clinician and Virginia Prescreen Certified candidate for the position of Senior Emergency Services Manager. This position is responsible for the supervision of the CSB’s Emergency Services programs that provide 24/7 mental health and substance abuse emergency services including the Crisis Intervention Team Assessment Center (CITAC), oversees the coordination of Local Inpatient Purchase of Services (LIPOS) and Mandatory Outpatient Treatment (MOT). The Senior Emergency Services Manager acts as a community liaison with our local hospital and law enforcement. The position requires the highest level of confidentiality, strong diagnostic and assessment skills, outstanding skills in problem solving and conflict resolution, and the ability to work effectively with other CSB service supervisors/coordinators and community providers in planning and implementing the emergency services system. The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate both in written and oral format. Qualified applicants must hold a professional license (LPC or LCSW) and Prescreen Certification within the State of Virginia and be eligible to provide clinical supervision to LMHP-E staff. Preferred candidates will have a history of supervisory experience and/or program development within behavioral health and/or related field.

Full-time, salaried position to provide services to infant/toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities in the ITC (Infant and Toddler Connection) program. Opportunity to work with a team of professionals in the child’s natural environment. Requires evaluative skills, knowledge of child development and intellectual disability; ability to work effectively with families from diverse backgrounds; and ability to provide services within complex regulations associated with Part C services. Bachelor’s degree required and experience in child development, early childhood special education, early childhood education, or related field; Early Childhood Education/Special Education Certification or licensure recommended, though not required.

Qualified applicants can obtain an application by visiting our website at www.hrcsb.org
Mail completed applications to:
Human Resources Manager
Harrisonburg Rockingham Community Services Board
1241 N. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace

Looking for an hourly position that fits around your current school or work schedule? Would you like to earn hours towards credentialing in the Mental Health field? HRCSB now has an opening for an hourly, part-time staff to provide direct services to the residents of CSB operated supervised residential program. Services are provided 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Relief staff work hours are primarily evenings and weekends. Duties include direct training and support to residents to improve their community living skills; supportive and/or educational counseling; crisis intervention; providing skill building activities to promote community integration. Position requires working knowledge of mental illness and/or substance use; and the ability to work effectively with clients and service providers in the community. Valid Virginia driver’s license and good driving record required. Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field or equivalent coursework required. Position open until filled.

Summit House, a psychiatric rehabilitation program informed by the Fountain House Model, is seeking to hire a full-time general advocate to encourage recovery and community engagement for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Summit House gives members a place to learn skills, try new things and to increase social supports in a supportive environment. Staff and members (called clients in other settings) work side by side to prepare meals and snacks, complete clean up, environmental and maintenance tasks, gardening, landscaping, clerical support, social recreation activities and community integration opportunities for members of Summit House. Interventions used include skills training, staff demonstration, practice/role-plays, and feedback, as well as ongoing prompting and cueing. Role modeling of appropriate social and coping behaviors is an important aspect of the position.

The general advocate’s position primary responsibilities may include menu planning, ordering food, cooking, cleaning, gardening, clerical support, community integration activities, and social recreation activities and leading groups.

Group topics are at the discretion of the general advocate and the needs and wants of the members. Group focus may be psychoeducation, recreational, social or other areas focused on wellbeing and community integration. Some groups are member led.

Each general advocate will have primary responsibility for a specific caseload of members and documentation required by Virginia Medicaid regulations and DBHDS requirements. Documentation will include daily notes, treatment plans, quarterlies and discharges.

The right candidate will be passionate about working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness to enhance their recovery and growth towards independence in the community. The ability to work both independently and as a team member is essential, as well as being able to offer person-centered and trauma-informed treatment approaches in the therapeutic milieu.

At a minimum, qualified candidates must be able to register as a QMHP-T (Qualified Mental Health Professional-Trainee). QMHP status preferred. Basic computer literacy and word processing skills required.
This position requires some physical work including pushing/pulling an wheelchair with occupant, walking, standing, kneeling, crouching, and lifting to execute job duties, as well as using kitchen and cleaning equipment.

Be a part of the dynamic, interdisciplinary team teaching and supporting individuals experiencing psychiatric crisis. HRCSB is seeking a qualified mental health professional (QMHP) who is motivated to assist residents in skill development through group and individual activities. Arbor House is a short-term, 7-bed crisis stabilization program working with folks to avoid psychiatric hospitalization, or stepping down from hospital setting before returning home. Duties include assisting in creating a welcoming and safe space for residents to develop and enhance their skills in managing their psychiatric crisis, providing coaching and psychoeducation, assisting with meal preparation and community outings. Candidates must be registered or eligible to be registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). Weekend availability required.

Be part of the leadership team for a community mental health agency who is dedicated to serving the needs of a diverse population. The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board is seeking an experienced licensed clinician to serve as the Supervisor of Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) – Arbor House. Arbor House provides around the clock residential crisis programing and serves adults experiencing a mental health crisis. This position provides program leadership and oversight to the daily operations, including but not limited to clinical supervision to program staff, ensuring appropriate staffing for all shifts, overseeing the clinical interventions provided to participants, and assuring the program is meeting all regulatory requirements. The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate both in written and oral format. Qualified applicants must hold a professional license (LPC or LCSW) within the State of Virginia or be Licensed Eligible. Preferred candidates will have a history of supervisory experience and/or program development within behavioral health and/or related field.

HRCSB is seeking a qualified individual to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team as the Co-occurring Disorders Specialist. Our ACT team, in a partnership with our Permanent Supportive Housing program, will provide community based wrap around services to individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders who are in need of stable housing. The specific team role of Co-occurring Disorders Specialist, in coordination with the ACT Team Supervisor, is to serve as the ACT Team liaison in supporting clients in achieving outcomes related to substance use recovery.

If you enjoy being active and working one-on-one with others then this position could be a great fit for you. An ACT specialist models, teaches and coaches individuals in the skills individuals need to live meaningful lives in the community. Skill building interventions may include budgeting, community integration, coaching on ADL’s, monitoring and accessing health and wellness resources, medication compliance, and time management.

As the Co-occurring Disorders Specialist you will link clients to community recovery supports using motivational interviewing, harm reduction and person centered support. You will ensure integration of substance use treatment with clients’ goals and treatment planning.

We are looking for applicants with knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders; ability to work effectively individually and on a team; passion for supporting others; along with good time management. Current valid Virginia driver’s license required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services or a related specialty. Two years of experience with SMI/SUD population required. CSAC is a plus but not required. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits.