Req#: 56000032

GRADE:      Grade 9  (Starting pay: $20.02):    Clinician I

Grade 10  (Starting pay: $25.00):  Clinician II

Grade 11  (Starting pay: $27.40):  Clinician III

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a FLSA non-exempt position in which the incumbent serves as a Clinician at Region Ten on the Assertive Community Treatment team providing community-based treatment for people diagnosed with severe mental illness.  The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing self-care skills training programs concerning individual consumers (health and safety, personal care, activities of daily living, use of community resources).  The incumbent will also assist consumers with medication management; monitor health, nutrition, and physical condition; and provide assistance with personal care, ADLs, and use of community resources.  He/she is expected to attend team meetings, other professional meetings, and represent the program to the community as needed.  Functions as a clinical member of the multi-disciplinary team and provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services.

The incumbent reports to the IST Director for the assignment of work tasks, scheduling, and overall supervision of job performance.  He/she is expected to perform duties as specified and according to the policies of Region Ten Community Services Board, as well as those of Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver’s License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required. For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided. Must meet certification as a QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional) or QMHP Trainee as set forth by Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. A Bachelor’s Degree is required; a Master’s Degree in a related human services field is preferred. Incumbent must be able to perform CPR/First Aid (training will be provided). Incumbent must be able to teach skills, visit consumers in an array of settings, and assist with teaching and monitoring a variety of ADLs. In addition, the incumbent must have at least an entry level the following knowledge, skills and abilities. These must be documented or observable in the application form of supporting documentation or in the interview (with appropriate documentation).

POSITION LOCATION:  ACT Offices

                                                 800 Preston Ave

                    Charlottesville, VA 22902

SCHEDULE: As scheduled including nights and weekends.