Job description

Under general supervision, employee is responsible for providing case management services and aggressive outreach to mental health and substance abuse clients that are referred by the Sheriffs departments in the catchment of the Middle Peninsula Regional Security Center. Referrals will also be made by CSB staff; jail staff and/or probation officers. The jail diversion counselor will participate in community advocacy groups i.e. SAARA and NAMI. Case management services include monitoring court dates, hospital discharge planning; assisting clients in identifying employment opportunities, living alternatives, educational, and entitlement opportunities. Employee provides crisis diversion activities on an on-call basis as assigned by the Director of Clinical Services. Employee will intervene with the Sequential Intercept Model and aggressive outreach. Employee must exercise tact and courtesy in contact with staff, clients, families, public, and service providers.

BA/BS in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field, and I to 2 years experience desired in emergency/crisis services, case management, or law enforcement; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, stuffs, and abilities.

Must possess a valid Virginia Driver's License. Must obtain a TB test with satisfactory results within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter as required by licensing authority.

Benefits include:
Anthem BCBS Health insurance including dental & vision

Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Life Insurance

Staff development and in-service training

13 paid holidays

Over 3 weeks of PTO accrued first year

Verizon Wireless discount of 15% on service plans

For all positions at MPNN CSB,candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and present acceptable proof of vaccination by the date of hire as a condition of employment. MPNN CSB will consider requests for reasonable accommodations required under applicable law. To qualify as being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 there should be a two week period after receiving the second dose (or any government recommended booster shot)in a 2-dose COVID-19 vaccine series, or a two week period after receiving a single-dose (or any government recommended booster shot) in a single dose COVID-19 vaccine.

The agency of MPNN Community Services Board maintains a drug free workplace.Benefits listed are for full time qualifying employees. EOE

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