Forensic Discharge Planner Job at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board

Forensic Discharge Planner

Annual Salary: $55, 999

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Join our team as a Full-Time Forensic Discharge Planner at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, located in beautiful Hampton, VA! This exciting opportunity is tailored for motivated Case Managers who are passionate about mental health and supporting individuals through their recovery journey. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that clients transition smoothly from forensic settings to community environments, making a real difference in their lives. This onsite position offers a competitive salary of $55,999, reflecting our commitment to attracting top talent.

You'll thrive in our flexible, customer-focused culture, where collaboration and professional growth are prioritized. Work within a team environment that values integrity and excellence, contributing to our mission as a premier provider of mental health services. As a team member you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Embark on a rewarding career path that exemplifies safety and service, and help shape the future of mental health care in our community!

Since 1971, Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality, essential, and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with a mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

As a Forensic Discharge Planner at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you'll play a vital role in enhancing care coordination for seriously mentally ill inmates during their transition from incarceration to community-based services. Your key responsibilities will include collaborating with local jails, community agencies, and program participants to eliminate fragmentation and gaps in care. You will provide behavioral health consultations, screenings, and targeted intervention strategies, ensuring that clients receive the support they need upon release.

Your expertise in clinical assessment and understanding of community resources will enable you to deliver direct short-term services to a small caseload of consumers as they reintegrate. Additionally, you'll work closely with the Forensic Services Team to address complex needs related to co-occurring disorders and other challenges. Your ability to build rapport with clients and maintain accurate records within electronic health systems will be essential to your success and that of the clients you serve.

To excel as a Forensic Discharge Planner at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services and at least three years of direct care experience focusing on case management and counseling for individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI). A strong background in coordinating health care plans with multiple community agencies is essential, along with proven skills in behavioral health consultation and crisis intervention. Forensic experience is preferred, as it enhances your ability to navigate the complexities of this specialized population. Additionally, being a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-A) will set you apart in delivering comprehensive care. A valid driver's license is required to facilitate client appointments and community outreach.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to build rapport with clients, ensuring effective engagement throughout the recovery process.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services and three (3) years of case management and counseling services to the client population assigned; individuals with Serious mental Illness (SMI). Experience working with multiple community agencies coordinating health care plans and interventions. Forensic experience preferred. Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-A) Preferred. Valid Driver's License.

So, what do you think? If you feel this is the right job for you, go ahead and apply! We look forward to meeting you!

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.