On-Call Guardianship Coverage Specialist

BreakThru Services, LLC. is a DBHDS-licensed behavioral health organization providing Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, therapeutic consultation, and mental health skill-building services across Virginia, Delaware, and South Carolina. We are expanding our service offerings to include Guardianship and Conservator Services under a contract with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), and we are seeking dedicated professionals to join our growing team. Our mission is to provide person-centered, dignity-affirming services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. - BreakThru Services is seeking qualified On-Call Guardianship Coverage Specialists to provide after-hours, weekend, and emergency coverage for individuals under BreakThru's guardianship. On-call staff are activated when the primary Guardianship Coordinator is unavailable due to planned leave, illness, or emergency circumstances. Coverage specialists must be available to respond to urgent healthcare decisions, emergency placements, crisis situations, and other time-sensitive guardian responsibilities on behalf of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a per diem role ideal for experienced social workers, counselors, or human services professionals seeking flexible supplemental work.

Key Responsibilities:

Respond to after-hours, weekend, or holiday calls from hospitals, residential providers, courts, or emergency services regarding individuals under BreakThru's guardianship Make time-sensitive guardian decisions regarding emergency healthcare, safety, and welfare on behalf of incapacitated individuals in accordance with the individual's care plan and the Program Director's guidance Conduct emergency client visits when required to assess safety, health status, or welfare of a ward in crisis Communicate with the Program Director and primary Guardianship Coordinator on all coverage activations and document all actions taken during the coverage period Coordinate with hospitals, emergency rooms, Adult Protective Services, law enforcement, and residential providers as needed during coverage periods Maintain detailed written documentation of all coverage activities, decisions made, and contacts during each coverage period Maintain availability according to the agreed upon on-call schedule and respond to coverage activations within the required timeframe Minimum Qualifications (Required): Bachelor's degree minimum in social work, psychology, counseling, human services, or a related field; Master's degree or

LCSW/LPC

licensure strongly preferred Minimum of 2 years of experience working with individuals with IDD, serious mental illness, or complex behavioral health needs Strong crisis intervention skills and experience making time-sensitive clinical and welfare decisions Completion of Virginia DARS Guardian Training (or willingness to complete prior to first coverage activation) Availability to respond to coverage requests within 60 minutes during designated on-call periods Valid Virginia driver's license and reliable personal transportation Ability to pass a comprehensive background check including criminal history and adult abuse registry clearance Qualifications (Preferred): LCSW, LPC, or equivalent QMHP-level licensure Prior experience in guardian, conservator, crisis stabilization, or emergency response roles Familiarity with Virginia DD Medicaid waiver services, community resources, and DBHDS regulations Experience working with DBHDS-licensed residential or day program providers

Benefits:

Professional development and training support Flexible scheduling Collaborative and mission-driven team environment Opportunity to grow with an expanding organization Evenings, Weekends, and Holidays as needed.