Henrico

This position provides services to individuals who experience severe and persistent mental illness; services include monitoring clients mental status, developing crisis prevention and safety plans, and linking clients to appropriate services to ensure their stability in the community.

• Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of treatment and/or rehabilitation of individuals with a disability or mental illness
• Some knowledge of mental health and/or developmental disability and related problems
• Good interpersonal skills which include the ability to empathize, demonstrate respect, communicate, reflect feelings and confront constructively
• Ability to relate freely to and work effectively with clients and professionals from all levels of the community
• Adherence to basic ethics appropriate for any helping relationship
• Ability to write concisely and coherently
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment

TB screening; Child Protective Check; A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

Some positions may require possession of a valid Virginia Commercial driver's license, with endorsements and without restrictions.

May require a pre-employment physical examination and/or medical tests administered by Henrico County Employee Health Services, the components of which are based on and appropriate to the specific sensory and/or physical demands of the given position, or standards established by the State.

Applicants are typically hired at the low to mid-range of the listed pay scale.

This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career development opportunities within the position based on the performance, qualifications and experience of the incumbent.

Four (4) year degree in behavioral science, and relevant work experience preferred; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)