Title: Case Worker

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southern Va Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: https://www.svmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

$3,000 sign-on bonus and quarterly retention bonuses through June 2023 for those who are new to State service!!

Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, a 72-bed Joint Commission accredited State Mental Health Facility, is seeking an energetic, clinically skilled, organized individual to provide a range of casework activities related to a comprehensive needs assessment involving each patient’s discharge planning process for psychiatric patients in an inpatient setting. This position will serve as a Case Manager, providing an array of services including Case Management, psychosocial assessments, and social work services on the unit and may serve on department and facility committees. The Case Manager will coordinate the discharge planning needs of assigned patients, with treatment team and CSB staff.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) from an accredited school of social work with case work/group work experience.

The following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are required of this position:
Fundamental knowledge of the principles, practices, services and techniques of case management.
Demonstrated ability and skills to assist in coordinating resources for patients.
Ability to perform duties at a fast pace with frequent change.
Ability to interact with other professionals from various disciplines.
Ability to maintain safety precautions.
Ability to form a working relationship with patients and families; determine and select services; and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to work flexible schedule.
Must be able to provide thorough documentation in an electronic health record (EHR).

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced knowledge of mental illnesses and dual disorders.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

SVMHI uses Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.

A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending (“barrier”) charges (Go to the code section to see barrier crimes and related information).

For consideration, interested applicants must apply online, completing the Employment Equity Initiative Application (EEIA). Applications should include relevant work history, contact information for current and previous employers, reasons for leaving all prior employment and explanations for any periods of unemployment. A resume may also be included with your submission. Completed applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date listed above.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

SVMHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 434-799-6220 for assistance. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 434-773-4208

Email: svmhihr@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.