Adult Mental Health Team
Company: RBHA
Location: Richmond
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
RBH is now offering sign-on bonus opportunities for qualifying
professionals!
Richmond Behavioral Health is seeking a qualified PATH (SOAR) Case
Manager to join our Adult Mental Health Team. The individual will
perform intermediate professional work assessing client needs,
developing, implementing, and monitoring service delivery and
assistance plans, coordinating and monitoring services with other
agencies, counseling and assisting clients, maintaining records and
files, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned.
Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the assigned
supervisor.
Essential Functions
Provide intensive outreach and case management services to adults
with a serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use
disorders who are experiencing homelessness in accordance with the
PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness)
grant.
Approximately 75% of outreach services are provided directly to
individuals in the community and at offices of agency partner
providers. Provides intensive outreach and support at shelters,
lunch sites, places not meant for human habitation (for example
streets, woods, under bridges) and other community locations.
Assesses individual needs, capabilities, and appropriateness for
services; presents options and services based upon needs
assessment.
Develops individualized plan of care and services appropriate for
the evaluation with the individual; reviews and updates
services.
Makes referrals and linkages to appropriate agencies for services;
coordinates services and treatment with multiple service providers
and agencies.
Evaluates individual's environment for safety, security, negative
factors, and productivity.
Assists individuals with activities of daily living including
hygiene/bathing (and connection to these resources), as
appropriate.
Assists with orienting and training newly hired staff.
Serves as liaison to public agencies and provides information
regarding RBHA programs and services.
Attends inter-disciplinary team meetings to discuss decisions for
plan of care; provides or arranges transportation.
Provides crisis intervention and prevention services, as
appropriate.
Prepares a variety of reports; prepares and maintains charts and
other records.
Attends meetings, staffings, and conferences as they relate to
program needs.
Assists in curriculum development and resource tools.
Enters appropriate data into community wide system (Homeward
Community Information System - HCIS) in compliance with applicable
regulations.
Meets on a regular basis with community coordinated outreach
providers to coordinate care, support individuals with high needs,
and discuss service gaps and needs.
Complete and submit SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery)
applications on a regular basis in coordination with regional SOAR
team and in compliance with funder requirements and agency
needs.
Position Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
General knowledge of community and agency resources and programs of
regional and state sources for the community service population as
well as those experiencing homelessness; knowledge and
understanding of racial disparities and the impact on those
experiencing homelessness; general knowledge of interviewing and
supportive counseling techniques including motivational
interviewing and progressive engagement; basic understanding of
trauma informed care; general knowledge of social casework
techniques; general knowledge of human development and behavior;
ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility; ability
to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at
conclusions; ability to communicate complex ideas effectively,
orally, and in writing; ability to prepare clear and concise
reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with individuals, medical professionals, community
partners, agencies, associates, and the general public.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree with coursework on social work, psychology,
counseling, sociology, health services, or related field and
moderate experience working with individuals with serious mental
illness preferred. At least one year working with individuals
experiencing homelessness preferred.
Qualifying staff will be eligible for a $3K sign-on bonus as
defined by the terms and conditions of the approved sign-on bonus
policy.
Special Requirements
Valid Driver's License in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Registered as a QMHP-A or QMHP-T upon hire
SOAR Certified or ability to obtain SOAR certification within one
year of employment
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Open Date
1/20/2023
Close Date
About the Organization
Join the Fearless!
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) is licensed by the
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
and is the statutorily established public entity responsible for
providing mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse
and prevention services to the citizens of the City of
Richmond.
Our Mission:
RBHA promotes health, wellness, and recovery for the people and
communities we serve.
Our Vision:
An inclusive, healthy community where individuals are inspired to
reach their highest potential.
Our Values:
Equity / Innovation / Quality / Inclusion / Accessibility /
Transparency / Compassion / Integrity
Creating Healthy Communities - One Person, One Family, One
Community at a time.
RBHA is committed to providing behavioral health services to all
Richmond residents regardless of race, color, gender, age,
religion, disability, or national origin.
Services are provided directly by RBHA staff and through contracts
with private providers in the community. Funding is received
through fees from consumers, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City
of Richmond, and local and state grants.
Starting Salary Range
$45,316.11
EOE Statement
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws. Associated topics:
abuse, advocate, case, clinician, forensic, lcsw, rww, social,
social worker, violence
Keywords: RBHA, Richmond , Adult Mental Health Team, Healthcare , Richmond, Virginia
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