Position Title: Medical Director – position #695 (resume accepted)
Staff Psychiatrist – position #694 (resume accepted)
Closing Date: Open until filled.

The ideal candidate for either position will be an innovative and energetic board certified psychiatrist. The essential job duties and requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for both positions follow. The primary difference in the positions is the Medical Director, in addition to providing direct psychiatric services to adolescents and adults approximately 80% of the time, has the following essential job duties as Director :

Provides or assures that all District 19 consumers receive appropriate medical screening, psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis; assures that all medical/psych treatment is documented; oversees quality assurance and continuous quality improvement of med/psych services; acts as primary liaison with community physicians, hospital staff and community organizations; provides medical/psychiatric involvement in the development and review of policies and procedures that govern care; provides administrative and medical supervision of physicians and residents.

Both positions require the successful applicant have:

Knowledge of principles, standards, practices and techniques related to psychiatry, psychiatric illness and wellness; of different diagnoses; of participating on multi-disciplinary teams; of substance abuse assessment and interventions and how they impact treatment of persons with serious mental illness; of prescribing the latest in new psychotropic medicine; skills in psychiatric diagnosis, treatment, consultation and collaboration with other mental health professionals.

Doctor of Medicine with a completion of an approved residency in psychiatry with a license to practice in Virginia. Board certified by American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry. Demonstrated experience in community mental health with persons with serious and persistent mental illness, in leadership ability among peers, and in a supervisory role with other psychiatrists (for Medical Director); a valid Virginia Driver’s License with acceptable driving record. Demonstrated experience with substance use and co-occurring disorders, and in community mental health with persons with serious and persistent mental illness preferred.

District 19 offers a generous benefit package including: Virginia Retirement System, Anthem health insurance plans, paid holidays, annual and sick leave, and deferred compensation optional plan. Hiring range for the Medical Director is $155-$175k commensurate with experience and training. Hiring range for the Staff Psychiatrist is $125-$145k, commensurate with experience and training. The work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8a.m.-5p.m. There is no on-call. Travel to satellite clinics is required, with Agency vehicle provided.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume, indicating the position they are interested in. Inquiries for these positions should be directed to Paul Hardesty, Director of Human Resources, (804)862-8062.

Position Title: PACT Clinician (two positions)
Position Number: D19-08-231/668
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

District 19 CSB is seeking a clinician to function as a member of an interdisciplinary PACT (Program of Assertive Community Treatment) team that serves adults with severe and persistent mental illness in the Petersburg area. Position provides community-based psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation, and support services, to include: assessment, treatment planning, medication education and monitoring, supportive therapy, crises intervention, assistance with housing, structuring time and employment, socialization and activities of daily living, case management services, and family support and education. Successful applicant must have: Master’s degree with extensive experience in provision of psychosocial rehabilitation services to adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses, or with individuals with similar human services needs; flexibility to work rotating shifts as well as rotating on-call schedule; valid VA Driver’s License with acceptable driving record. Prefer experience in the provision of case management services in community settings. Starting salary commensurate with experience and training. Excellent benefits include sick and annual leave, training opportunities, and Virginia Retirement System. Flexible work schedule, including four day work-week, is possible in some positions.

Position Title: Mental Health Case Manager (Sussex)
Position Number: D19-08-565
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

District 19 CSB offers a challenging full time MH Case Manager position located in Sussex, VA. Position provides clinical case management and/or outreach services to seriously mentally ill adults (including those with co-occurring substance use disorders). Essential job duties of this position include: assessment and planning services to include developing an ISP per Medicaid regulations; monthly contacts, activities or communication relevant to the ISP; coordinating services and treatment planning with other agencies and providers; delivering psychotropic medications; providing crisis and behavioral interventions. Successful applicant must have: KSAs to meet Medicaid qualifications as a mental health case manager; Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Human Services); experience in clinical record documentation; valid VA driver’s license with acceptable driving record. Starting salary commensurate with experience/training. Excellent benefits include sick and annual leave, Virginia Retirement System, and training opportunities. Flexible work schedule, including 4-day work week, is possible in some positions.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $2,000. Additionally, this position is eligible for a Finder’s Fee of $300 for D19 staff who refer a candidate for employment, who is selected. (Reference Human Resources policy 3.2.6 for additional information.)

Position Title: Mental Health Case Manager (Sussex/Surry)
Position Number: D19-08-659 (hourly)
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

District 19 CSB offers a challenging Case Manager position to provide case management and therapy to children and adolescents locted in Surry and Sussex, VA. Essential job duties of this position include: assessment and planning services to include developing an ISP per Medicaid regulations; monthly contacts, activities or communication relevant to the ISP; coordinating services and treatment planning with other agencies and providers; psychotropic medications; providing crisis and behavioral interventions. Successful applicant must have: Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Human Services); experience in clinical record documentation per Medicaid regulations; valid VA Driver’s License with acceptable driving record. Starting hourly rate is commensurate with experience/training. Position is regular hourly; work hours are two days per week.

Position Title: Juvenile Corrections Clinician
Position Number: D19-08-318
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

District19 Community Services Board offers an exciting full time opportunity providing mental health and substance abuse services to adolescents at Crater Juvenile Detention Center. Essential job duties of this position include: completing SA/MH assessments and treatment goals, individual and group counseling, appropriate documentation, and networking with the community. Successful applicant must have: Master’s degree in Human Services field (which includes social work, gerontology, psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, special education, sociology, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, and human services counseling); demonstrated experience providing MH/SA services to youth; experience working with children and families; valid VA Driver’s License with acceptable driving record. Prefer license (i.e. LCSW, LPC), CSAC, criminal justice experience, and crisis intervention experience. Starting salary commensurate with experience/training. Excellent benefits include sick and annual leave and Virginia Retirement System. Flexible work schedule, including 4-day work week, is possible in some positions.

Position Title: Mental Retardation Case Manager
Position Number: D19-08-146
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

District 19 Community Services Board, Mental Retardation Services, located in Petersburg, VA is offering a new full-time Case Management opportunity to perform case management, service coordination, screening and assessments for consumers with a mental retardation disability. The essential job duties include: assisting consumers in accessing services to meet their individual needs through coordinating resources across agency boundaries; serving as a primary case manager in providing supportive counseling; monitoring consumer behavior and consumer services; ensuring the physical, mental, medical, and social well being of the consumer; documenting consumer’s progress and maintains records in accordance with program policies and procedures. Successful applicant must have: a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field; demonstrated experience working with persons with MR and knowledge of MR CM Services System; valid Virginia Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.. Prefer applicant with knowledge of Medicaid Waiver and State Plan Option. Starting salary commensurate with experience/education. Excellent benefits include sick and annual leave, Virginia Retirement System, and training opportunities. Flexible work schedule, including a 4-day work week, is possible in some positions.

Position Title: PACT Team Psychiatrist
Position Number: D19-08-682
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled (*will accept a resume in lieu of an application)

District 19 Community Services Board is seeking a full time PACT Team Psychiatrist to serve the Petersburg metropolitan area PACT team. The PACT team Psychiatrist is required to be Board certified or Board eligible in psychiatry, and is licensed to practice medicine. The Psychiatrist shares responsibility with the PACT Program Manager, Case Managers, and Nursing staff to monitor the PACT Team consumer’s clinical status. The PACT Team Psychiatrist monitors consumer’s response to treatment as well as supervising the PACT staff in the delivery of supportive clinical services. The Psychiatrist performs a range of treatment and clinical supervision tasks often working in the field in varied community settings. Experience with the PACT model of treatment, or a similar intensive community treatment model is desirable. Starting salary is commensurate with experience/education. Excellent benefits include Virginia Retirement System, sick and annual leave, and training opportunities. Flexible work schedule, including 4-day work week, is possible in some positions. Position meets criteria for J-1 application. Starting salary range is $125k - $145k, based on experience.

Position Title: Mental Health Professional
Position Number: PRN (relief)
Application Deadline: Continuous Recruitment

District 19 Community Services Board is seeking qualified relief mental health professionals for the Therapeutic Day Treatment Programs based in the Emporia school system. Essential duties for this position include: working with a team of Qualified Mental Health Professionals; assisting seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents; skill building activities and psycho education through leading and co-leading groups; community integration with social activities; and van transportation. Successful applicant must meet the qualifications of a Qualified Mental Health Professional(QMHP) as defined by Medicaid; valid VA Driver’s License with acceptable driving record; availability to work flexible schedule between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 4:00p.m. Prefer excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; experience working with adolescents and facilitating groups. Prefer substance abuse experience. This position is hourly, as needed; no benefits. Hourly rate minimum is $14.46 per hour, commensurate with experience/training.

Position Title: Residential Specialist (Petersburg & Emporia)
Position Number: PRN (relief)
Application Deadline: Continuous Recruitment

District 19 Community Services Board is seeking part-time relief Residential Specialists responsible for providing 24-hour residential services to adults with mental retardation. Incumbents will provide support and supervision to assist individuals with skills training, community integration, medication management and problem solving. Successful applicants must have: high school diploma or equivalent; mental retardation experience; valid VA Driver’s License with acceptable driving record; and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prefer candidates with credits towards an Associate’s or BA/BS degree in Human Services or related field, and demonstrated experience working in a residential setting, or equivalent combination of training and experience. Starting hourly rate commensurate with experience and training. No benefits.