p>Specific duties include: - Assisting with daily coverage of SDA including triage, complex case consultation and intake assessment completion and/or backup coverage coordination;
- Developing treatment plans and making internal or external referrals in line with eligibility requirements;
- Reviewing clinical records to ensure administrative and regulatory requirements are met;
- Consulting with other DHS providers and outside agencies on clients who present with behavioral health concerns;
- Providing assistance with contract monitoring and oversight for all Regional Discharge Assistance Program (RDAP) clients;
- Attending local, regional or state meetings related to SDA or Discharge Planning as requested by the Program Manager;
- Collecting and evaluating data in relation to agency and state regulations or requirements;
- Identifying client needs, evaluating service effectiveness, and recommending needed service or program modifications;
- Maintaining a working knowledge of the program budget, including revenues, expenditures, and reimbursement opportunities; and.
Minimum:
Education: A Master''s degree in a clinical discipline including Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, or other directly related clinical discipline, all of which required a clinical practicum involving diagnostic and treatment services prior to graduation;
Experience: Considerable full-time post-Master''s Degree experience providing direct clinical social work or clinical mental health/substance abuse services, including one-year minimum working with seriously mentally ill individuals;
License: Must possess, or obtain within 90 days of employment, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.