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Do you want to make a difference in the lives of adults who are seriously mentally ill and involved with the legal system? Come be a part of a Team of professionals who value quality services, integrity, and accountability and who are committed to helping these individuals re-enter their communities and re-emerge on their paths to recovery. The Forensic Services Program serves adults who are detained at the Adult Detention Center, who have been adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, and/or who are in need of Competency Restoration Services; we also provide Juvenile Competency Restoration Services. Our services are provided in the office, in the community, at the local jail, or at the state hospital. We are seeking qualified applicants to fill our full-time Therapist I Peer Support Specialist position. Successful candidates will have lived experience and success in treatment and recovery. The candidate will have success in providing services to adults with serious mental illness, justice involvement, and/or substance use disorder, knowledge of recovery model practices, knowledge of Sequential Intercept Mapping concepts, and the ability to provide various group services (psycho-educational, social and skill building groups). About This Role: This position is within the Forensic Services program. We serve adults and youth (Juvenile Competency Restoration Services) for individuals with the Prince William County-Manassas Regional area. The team provides a variety of specialty services geared to promote recovery, healing and independence. A cross-systems team approach is key when providing support to the individuals involved with the Forensic Services program. In this position, there is opportunity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.Maintaining a caseload of clients, who will be in services with other clinicians and physicians Implementing and documenting progress of clients Working closely with community partners, including PWC Adult Detention Center, Criminal Justice Services, Trillium, courts, District 35 Probation and Parole, health department, and othersDocuments all services, contacts and attempted contacts with client and collateralsLinking, monitoring, referring, coordinating, facilitating services needed by clients. Collaborating with other departments within the CS and the communityMaintaining healthy boundaries with clients Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D. and 5 years’ experience providing substance use services in a human services environment.Must have personal experience as a past recipient of substance use/co-occurring services.Certified Peer Recovery Specialist in the state of Virginia.Preferences: Experience as a certified peer support specialistExperience working with justice-involved adult individualsExperience with court systems, jails, justice-involved processesExperience providing person-centered, strength-based support servicesExperience assessing client needs and providing access to appropriate servicesExperience providing case management activities for clientsExperience providing clinical documentation necessary to maintain client records including treatment planning/wellness recovery plan, progress notes, quarterly reviews and annual assessmentsExperience facilitating peer-lead recovery groupsSpecial Requirements: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist in the state of VirginiaPossession of a valid driver's license; Must pass DMV record check;Must pass TB Test;Certified in First Aid and Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation, as required.Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint based National Criminal History Record Check. Not eligible for employment with barrier crime history https://dbhds.virginia.gov/assets/document-library/BIU/attachment-2rev072017.pdf(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglected maintained by the Department of Social Services.Certified Peer Recovery Specialist or in the process of obtaining training with Virginia DBHDS to be completed within six months of employment.Lived personal experiences of mental illness, justice/legal involvement or experience, and/or substance use disorders.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pmStarting Salary Range: $70,921.50 - $84,444.75 AnnuallyThis position qualifies for a hiring bonus of $5,000. This bonus will be paid in two equal installments as funds permit. The first installment of $2,500 is payable after (90) day of employment have been completed. The final $2,500 installment will be payable on the pay date following the completion of the probationary period.Prince William County offers great benefits including: Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans Paid Annual LeavePaid Personal LeavePaid Sick LeavePaid HolidaysOptional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans Optional Group Life InsuranceAn Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Career Development OpportunitiesFull time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here.Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.SEE YOURSELF HERE!
