Share Email Opening Title Adult Mental Health Case Manager   About the Organization Established June 15, 1971, Valley Community Services Board is a publicly funded organization where citizens of Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta and Highland Counties can receive Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Developmental Services services. Valley Community Services Board serves as the single point of entry into publicly funded mental health, developmental, and substance use disorder services for these localities. Valley CSB is a person-centered organization, tailoring treatment to each individual. We value competency and compassion in every service we provide. We are also a resource for educating the public about the nature of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities to dispel stereotypes and encourage support for individuals facing those challenges. Valley Community Services Board is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.   Open Date 12/6/2022   Close Date 2/28/2023   Position Adult Mental Health Case Manager   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Shift -not applicable-   Req Number CAS-22-00013   Number of Openings 2   Number Filled 0   Description Valley Community Services Board (VCSB) is looking for Adult Mental Health Case Managers to join our team! Under the direction of the Adult MHCM Supervisor the Case Manager provides ongoing community mental health case management to the long-term mentally disabled population within the Staunton/Waynesboro, Augusta, and Highland County catchment areas. Benefits Flexible work schedule. Hybrid work environment. Incentive pay available. Health insurance as low as $21.16/month for individuals. Family and dependent plans are also available. Sign-on bonus of $1,500, included in full with the first paycheck. Nine paid holidays. Accrue up to 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year from year one. PTO is immediately available upon accrual. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System. Professional development assistance provided at no cost. Essential Functions Provides referrals to other agencies, supportive counseling, outreach, crisis intervention, and assessment. Carries out client treatment plans developed from initial & ongoing assessments and clinical staffing. Assists clients in obtaining and maintaining disability and social entitlements and any associated benefits. Monitors and coordinates with DAP liaison to maintain DAP benefits. Monitors and coordinates with VCSB Rep Payee to manage the consumers budget and personal needs as appropriate. Advocates and promotes recovery-oriented practices. Ensures Service Plans reflect client strengths, need and interest. Ensures service goals promote client self-determination and independence. Utilizes office based and or community visits to provide support counseling and case management services. Initiates and maintains collateral contacts with other treatment providers within in VCSB as well as outside the agency. Provides consultation and coordination of care with family and other providers. Provides outreach to clients via home visits, telephone calls or meetings in the community. Assists VCSB crisis team in providing crisis intervention services when clinically appropriate.   Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: Basic human needs. Community resources. Interviewing techniques. Appropriate professional behavior. Basic psychopathology. Basic crisis intervention techniques. Effective intervention strategies for clients with serious mental illness. Skills pertaining to: Assessment of a client's ability to adequately maintain themselves in the community. Helping clients identify appropriate resources for support. Assessing the need for hospitalization. Ability to: Advocate for clients. Intervene in a crisis. Work effectively with adults with a wide range of mental disorders and co-occurring challenges. Organize and work effectively. Communicate clearly in written and oral formats. Demonstrate sound professional judgment. Build and maintain collaborative relationships within and outside VCSB. Maintain high professional ethical standards and appropriate confidentiality. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in human services or related field. Previous work or internship experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must pass required pre-employment screenings, including, but not limited to, criminal history and experience verification. Current Virginia driver’s license with zero points or more. Preferred Qualifications Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) certification preferred but not required. Previous experience serving adult clients with mental illness. Valley Community Services Board is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Salary Information Starting at $38,268 annually, plus benefits.   EOE Statement Valley Community Services Board is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Additional Requirements   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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