Prince William County Government
CS Wellness and Prevention Therapist IV
Prince William County Government, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
Overview
Are you interested in being part of a team that is on the cutting edge of providing evidence-based Wellness and Prevention Services to our community? Are you passionate about mental health and addiction issues and reducing stigma? Willing and able to work collaboratively with community partners to initiate and implement data-driven addiction and suicide prevention programs? Do you thrive with a flexible schedule and work environment? Our team provides creative, evidence-based prevention services that empower community members to learn about, recognize, and to successfully prevent and manage mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorder issues to ultimately make our community healthier. If this high-energy, community driven position sounds like you, please apply. About This Role
The Wellness and Prevention Senior Supervisor provides oversight of wellness and prevention services and manages administrative functions. They work directly and collaboratively with community members to coordinate mental health promotion and addiction and suicide prevention strategies for the Greater Prince William area. They provide oversight of the 3 WP team members. Qualified applicants will plan, develop, design, conduct, and evaluate wellness and prevention activities and events for youth, parents, professionals, schools, agencies, groups, and community members. The WP Senior Supervisor is expected to establish a strategic vision for service delivery using community data and the Strategic Prevention Framework to guide initiatives and ensure data is correctly entered in the state data systems and meets the performance expectations. A successful candidate will be comfortable speaking to larger audiences and engaging community members and professionals both virtually via social media and our website and in-person. The WP Senior Supervisor will participate in community events and health fairs to educate residents and professionals about substance use and mental health issues and provide behavioral health promotion messages. An ideal member of the WP Team will be familiar with and comfortable facilitating research-based trainings for community members, such as Mental Health First Aid, REVIVE, Lock & Talk, QPR and others. A WP team member should be knowledgeable of and embrace the values and practices of behavioral health equity and a trauma-informed practices and be able to provide service delivery in a culturally competent, equitable, and respectful manner. Minimum Requirements
Master's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field 3-5 years of experience in the delivery of services in a prevention program 2-3 years professional-level supervisory experience Preferences
Certified Prevention Specialist in Virginia 1-2 years of experience providing oversight of a prevention program Training and experience providing 2 or more Evidence-based Wellness and Prevention Programs Training in the Strategic Prevention Framework, logic models, and Substance Use Prevention skills Certified as a Mental Health First Aid – Youth and/or Adult trainer Trained to be a trainer in REVIVE Bilingual English/Spanish is helpful but not required Special Requirements
Must possess a valid driver\'s license. Must pass DMV record check Must pass TB test Must pass and maintain first aid and CPR certification 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 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. Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; must be able to work at least one weeknight per week and one weekend day a month Starting Salary Range
$91,162.50 - $121,836.00 This position qualifies for a hiring bonus of $5,000. This bonus will be paid in two equal installments. The first installment of $2,500 is payable after ninety (90) days of employment have been completed. The final $2,500 installment will be due upon completion of the probationary period. Benefits
Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans Paid Annual Leave Paid Personal Leave Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans Optional Group Life Insurance An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Development Opportunities Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). For more information on PSLF, please click here: PSLF. 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!
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Are you interested in being part of a team that is on the cutting edge of providing evidence-based Wellness and Prevention Services to our community? Are you passionate about mental health and addiction issues and reducing stigma? Willing and able to work collaboratively with community partners to initiate and implement data-driven addiction and suicide prevention programs? Do you thrive with a flexible schedule and work environment? Our team provides creative, evidence-based prevention services that empower community members to learn about, recognize, and to successfully prevent and manage mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorder issues to ultimately make our community healthier. If this high-energy, community driven position sounds like you, please apply. About This Role
The Wellness and Prevention Senior Supervisor provides oversight of wellness and prevention services and manages administrative functions. They work directly and collaboratively with community members to coordinate mental health promotion and addiction and suicide prevention strategies for the Greater Prince William area. They provide oversight of the 3 WP team members. Qualified applicants will plan, develop, design, conduct, and evaluate wellness and prevention activities and events for youth, parents, professionals, schools, agencies, groups, and community members. The WP Senior Supervisor is expected to establish a strategic vision for service delivery using community data and the Strategic Prevention Framework to guide initiatives and ensure data is correctly entered in the state data systems and meets the performance expectations. A successful candidate will be comfortable speaking to larger audiences and engaging community members and professionals both virtually via social media and our website and in-person. The WP Senior Supervisor will participate in community events and health fairs to educate residents and professionals about substance use and mental health issues and provide behavioral health promotion messages. An ideal member of the WP Team will be familiar with and comfortable facilitating research-based trainings for community members, such as Mental Health First Aid, REVIVE, Lock & Talk, QPR and others. A WP team member should be knowledgeable of and embrace the values and practices of behavioral health equity and a trauma-informed practices and be able to provide service delivery in a culturally competent, equitable, and respectful manner. Minimum Requirements
Master's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral science field 3-5 years of experience in the delivery of services in a prevention program 2-3 years professional-level supervisory experience Preferences
Certified Prevention Specialist in Virginia 1-2 years of experience providing oversight of a prevention program Training and experience providing 2 or more Evidence-based Wellness and Prevention Programs Training in the Strategic Prevention Framework, logic models, and Substance Use Prevention skills Certified as a Mental Health First Aid – Youth and/or Adult trainer Trained to be a trainer in REVIVE Bilingual English/Spanish is helpful but not required Special Requirements
Must possess a valid driver\'s license. Must pass DMV record check Must pass TB test Must pass and maintain first aid and CPR certification 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 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. Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; must be able to work at least one weeknight per week and one weekend day a month Starting Salary Range
$91,162.50 - $121,836.00 This position qualifies for a hiring bonus of $5,000. This bonus will be paid in two equal installments. The first installment of $2,500 is payable after ninety (90) days of employment have been completed. The final $2,500 installment will be due upon completion of the probationary period. Benefits
Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans Paid Annual Leave Paid Personal Leave Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans Optional Group Life Insurance An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Development Opportunities Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). For more information on PSLF, please click here: PSLF. 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!
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