DC Department of Human Resources
MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
DC Department of Human Resources, Oregon, Wisconsin, United States, 53575
General Job Information
Job Summary
This position is located in the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, Health Services Administration (HSA). The mission of the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) is to give court‑involved youth the opportunity to become more productive citizens by building on the strengths of youths and their families in the least restrictive, most homelike environment consistent with public safety.
The Mental Health Specialist’s primary responsibility is to provide clinical services to youth committed to secure DYRS facilities and in the community. The Mental Health Specialist will serve as a member of the clinical multi‑disciplinary treatment team, which develops, implements, and supports a comprehensive treatment and supportive treatment plan for any youth and their family identified as needing behavioral health services. The Mental Health Specialist provides direct clinical care in conducting mental health screenings, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, individual, group, family counseling, crisis intervention, treatment coordination and clinical case management on a multi‑disciplinary treatment team to committed youth and families with behavioral health needs.
Duties and Responsibilities Conducts initial intake assessments, psychosocial summaries, to assist with treatment planning, and supportive counseling interventions. Provides crisis intervention to respond to psychiatric and mental health acute episodes. Documents, coordinates, and collaborates with clinical and non‑clinical staff to provide treatment interventions and to assure that clinical services are provided in an effective manner. Maintains clinical notes, records, and any required status change information on assigned residents within the electronic medical record.
The Incumbent provides substance abuse prevention and psychoeducation to youth in custody. Documents all treatment planning activities including direct clinical observations. Develops behavior management plans, in consultation with the larger multidisciplinary team, for youth exhibiting severe and challenging behavioral difficulties. Provides supportive counseling and treatment interventions to assist juveniles with resolving a broad spectrum of mental health disorders and symptoms. Develops and implements therapeutic activities at the District's secure detention and community facilities.
Qualifications and Education Bachelors or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences appropriate to work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Licenses and Certification
Professional Counselor License
Clinical Social Worker License
Marriage and Family Therapist License
Psychologist License
Psychiatrist License
Work Conditions/Environment Work is performed in a DYRS secure confinement detention facility. Some degree of hazard may be present in working with high‑risk youth in custody and in the community with histories of aggressive conduct and disruptive behavioral problems. The incumbent may be required to travel to various locations throughout the District of Columbia to attend meetings, coordinate services, which will subject the incumbent to all kinds of weather, in a vehicle, and driving in heavy traffic; and to assist youth with linkage to community‑based treatment and social services.
Other Significant Facts Tour of Duty:
The position may be employed in the Youth Services Center, New Beginnings Youth Development Center, or the community Achievement Centers based on the needs and requirements of the agency's behavioral health program. As a clinical treatment team member in a 24‑hour, 7 day a week secure confinement facility, the Mental Health Specialist is required to work both day and evening shifts, weekends, and ensures emergency on‑call services are provided on a rotational schedule.
CS-0601-12
Promotion Potential No Known Promotion Potential
Duration of Appointment Permanent
Collective Bargaining Unit This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).
The incumbent in this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel regulations, Suitability. This position has been designated as a
safety-sensitive
position.
Essential Designation This position has been designated as an Essential position under the provisions of District Personnel Manual Chapter 12. As such, your services may be required in emergency situations to perform crucial duties that are vital to the continuity of medical facilities, public safety, emergency services, and/or other crucial operations. These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when most employees are dismissed early. Employees designated as essential shall be required to be at work regardless of the emergency situation declared.
Residency Preference When claiming residency preference, you are required, and must agree in writing, to maintain bona fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona‑fide District residency for the seven‑year (7‑year) period will result in forfeiture of employment.
EEO Statement The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
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The Mental Health Specialist’s primary responsibility is to provide clinical services to youth committed to secure DYRS facilities and in the community. The Mental Health Specialist will serve as a member of the clinical multi‑disciplinary treatment team, which develops, implements, and supports a comprehensive treatment and supportive treatment plan for any youth and their family identified as needing behavioral health services. The Mental Health Specialist provides direct clinical care in conducting mental health screenings, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, individual, group, family counseling, crisis intervention, treatment coordination and clinical case management on a multi‑disciplinary treatment team to committed youth and families with behavioral health needs.
Duties and Responsibilities Conducts initial intake assessments, psychosocial summaries, to assist with treatment planning, and supportive counseling interventions. Provides crisis intervention to respond to psychiatric and mental health acute episodes. Documents, coordinates, and collaborates with clinical and non‑clinical staff to provide treatment interventions and to assure that clinical services are provided in an effective manner. Maintains clinical notes, records, and any required status change information on assigned residents within the electronic medical record.
The Incumbent provides substance abuse prevention and psychoeducation to youth in custody. Documents all treatment planning activities including direct clinical observations. Develops behavior management plans, in consultation with the larger multidisciplinary team, for youth exhibiting severe and challenging behavioral difficulties. Provides supportive counseling and treatment interventions to assist juveniles with resolving a broad spectrum of mental health disorders and symptoms. Develops and implements therapeutic activities at the District's secure detention and community facilities.
Qualifications and Education Bachelors or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences appropriate to work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Licenses and Certification
Professional Counselor License
Clinical Social Worker License
Marriage and Family Therapist License
Psychologist License
Psychiatrist License
Work Conditions/Environment Work is performed in a DYRS secure confinement detention facility. Some degree of hazard may be present in working with high‑risk youth in custody and in the community with histories of aggressive conduct and disruptive behavioral problems. The incumbent may be required to travel to various locations throughout the District of Columbia to attend meetings, coordinate services, which will subject the incumbent to all kinds of weather, in a vehicle, and driving in heavy traffic; and to assist youth with linkage to community‑based treatment and social services.
Other Significant Facts Tour of Duty:
The position may be employed in the Youth Services Center, New Beginnings Youth Development Center, or the community Achievement Centers based on the needs and requirements of the agency's behavioral health program. As a clinical treatment team member in a 24‑hour, 7 day a week secure confinement facility, the Mental Health Specialist is required to work both day and evening shifts, weekends, and ensures emergency on‑call services are provided on a rotational schedule.
CS-0601-12
Promotion Potential No Known Promotion Potential
Duration of Appointment Permanent
Collective Bargaining Unit This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).
The incumbent in this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel regulations, Suitability. This position has been designated as a
safety-sensitive
position.
Essential Designation This position has been designated as an Essential position under the provisions of District Personnel Manual Chapter 12. As such, your services may be required in emergency situations to perform crucial duties that are vital to the continuity of medical facilities, public safety, emergency services, and/or other crucial operations. These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when most employees are dismissed early. Employees designated as essential shall be required to be at work regardless of the emergency situation declared.
Residency Preference When claiming residency preference, you are required, and must agree in writing, to maintain bona fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona‑fide District residency for the seven‑year (7‑year) period will result in forfeiture of employment.
EEO Statement The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
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