CASE COORDINATOR, CRISIS RECEIVING CENTER - CHARLOTTESVILLE (FULL TIME)

Req# 79000030

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a FLSA non-exempt position. The incumbent assists in fulfilling the duties involved with the provision of the continuum of crisis services within the Center. In fulfilling position duties the incumbent at times may find him/herself the only staff member on site, therefore a high level of professionalism and excellent attendance is necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:
At minimum, must meet Virginia qualifications as a Qualified Mental Health Professional in Training (QMHP-T). Must obtain certification within 6 months of hire. Minimum 2 years' experience in community mental health, and Bachelor's Degree preferred. The incumbent needs to possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge of: Electronic Heath Record; internet skills; standard office practices and procedures; use of equipment to include telephone, copier, fax, calculator and keyboard; standard business English; spelling; community resources; problem solving skills; statewide public mental health system; resources and treatment options available for the various populations in this community; general principles of record keeping; intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, alcohol/substance abuse issues, and behavioral health crises; and confidentiality as it relates to crisis situations. Incumbent will deal with civil commitment procedures including Emergency Custody Orders (ECO) and Temporary Detention Orders (TDO), transportation options, voluntary and involuntary hospitalizations, including different criteria for children, adults and geriatrics; statutes related to emergency services. Knowledge of relevant statutes and issues is preferred.

Skills in: Typing; gathering, inputting, and organizing data; professional level of communication with a diverse range of people; public relations; crisis intervention theory techniques over phone; providing emergency consultation in a professional manner to clients, family members, police, sheriffs, magistrates, judges, courts, admission staff, doctors, hospitals and other community agencies; and report writing.

Abilities with: Basic data analysis; efficient and professional clinical documentation.

POSITION LOCATION: Region Ten Community Services Board
500 Old Lynchburg Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903-4420

GRADE: 9

SCHEDULE: 40-hours weekly. Five-day a week schedule, will include some weekend hours. Hours likely to be outside of standard business hours, to include late night and early morning work. Some holidays required.

Position : 000001455

Location : 500 OLD LYNCHBURG RD

Details : Job Description