Find & Apply For Mental / Behavioral Health Social Worker Jobs in Tappahannock, Virginia

About Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Behavioral Health (MPNN BH) Connecting people to developmental and behavioral health services to create opportunities for healing, growth, and recovery. Our organization provides services designed to help members of our community achieve their individual goals. MPNN BH has over 60 distinct programs to aid and support all ages and many situations. Job Summary Under general supervision, employee is responsible for providing case management services and crisis intervention to mental health and substance abuse clients. Case management services include hospital discharge planning; assisting clients in identifying employment opportunities, living alternatives, educational, and entitlement opportunities. Employee provides crisis intervention on an on-call basis as assigned by the Director of Clinical Services. Employee acts as a liaison between the Counseling Center and psychiatric institutions (both public and private) and hospitals, relaying appropriate clinical information. Employee must exercise tact and courtesy in contact with staff, clients, families, public, and service providers. Reports to the MH Care Coordinator for Adults. Job Responsibilities Organizes and mobilizes community resources to meet the needs of clients; provides information regarding employment opportunities, self-help needs, living alternatives, and educational and entitlement opportunities to clients; participates in hospital discharge planning for clients returning to the area. Performs a comprehensive assessment of available community resources for clients. Conducts pre-admission screening assessment of clients seeking admission to the hospital. Acts as liaison between the Counseling Center and psychiatric hospitals (both public and private); relays appropriate clinical information and recommendations. Maintains complete, accurate, and current clinical charts and records; performs routine office filing; receives and answers general correspondence and inquiries. Develops and maintains liaisons between the Counseling Center and other community agencies and organizations offering aid and services to clients. Other Duties, as assigned Job Requirements Essential Must pass all required Background Checks. Must possess a valid Virginia Driver's License with reliable transportation and driving record acceptable to agency insurance carrier. Must obtain a TB test with satisfactory results within 30 days of employment, and yearly thereafter as required by licensing authority. Education and Experience BA/BS in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field, and 1 to 2 years' experience desired in emergency/crisis services or case management; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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Benefits include: Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance (TLC Anthem BCBS) Generous paid time off and holiday pay (12+ paid holidays, PTO accrued monthly) Professional development opportunities Retirement plan through Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Work site qualified under NHSC, click the link to check eligibility for loan forgiveness http://www.nhsc.hrsa.gov/ The agency of MPNN Behavioral Health maintains a drug free workplace. Benefits listed are for full time qualifying employees.

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In person