Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board
Forensic Discharge Planner - Grant Funded
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, Hampton, Virginia, United States, 23666
Forensic Discharge Planner - Grant Funded
Join the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Full-Time Forensic Discharge Planner and immerse yourself in a rewarding career where your clinical insight drives real change. Based in Hampton, VA, this onsite opportunity is ideal for QMHPs, Case Managers, and Counselors who are passionate about justice-involved care and committed to meaningful community impact. In this high-performance, team-focused setting, you'll collaborate with local partners and make a direct difference in the lives of individuals navigating behavioral health challenges. We offer a competitive salary of $55,999 and a robust benefits package that supports your personal and professional growth-including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and enrollment in the Virginia Retirement System. This is more than just a job-it's a chance to help individuals safely transition from incarceration into supportive, community-based care while building a fulfilling career rooted in empathy and excellence. A Little About Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board
Since 1971, Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided the highest quality of behavioral health services to residents of the cities of Hampton and Newport News, Virginia, offering a comprehensive array of programs for both children and adults living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders. What Would You Do As A Forensic Discharge Planner - Grant Funded
In this vital role, you'll serve as the connection point between local jails, state hospitals, and Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, working to ensure individuals living with serious mental illness (SMI) receive the support they need for a safe, coordinated discharge. You'll interview inmates, collect essential documentation, assess treatment needs, and determine eligibility for mental health referrals-all while crafting thoughtful, realistic discharge plans. As part of the Jail-Based Behavioral Health Service Team at the local jails, you'll help divert individuals from extended incarceration by identifying early intervention opportunities or facilitating rapid release when possible. Your role is key to reducing fragmentation in care and ensuring that individuals re-enter the community with access to critical services. Strong knowledge of state and local resources will enable you to build strategic linkages and contribute to a more compassionate justice system. Would You Be A Great Forensic Discharge Planner - Grant Funded?
To excel as a Full-Time Forensic Discharge Planner at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services along with three years of direct care experience in case management and counseling services tailored to the client population. Proficiency in coordinating health care plans and interventions with multiple community agencies is essential. Familiarity with behavioral health consultation, screening, and case management functions dedicated to transitional care will provide a strong foundation for success in this role. Forensic experience is preferred, highlighting the need for candidates to understand the complexities of treating serious mental illness within the criminal justice system. Additionally, the position requires the ability to utilize relevant software and tools effectively. A valid Virginia Driver's License is necessary to facilitate travel between local jails and community service locations, ensuring comprehensive service linkage and coordination. QMHP certification is highly preferred to enhance your capability to serve this population effectively. Knowledge and skills required for the position are: Bachelor's Degree in Human Services and three (3) years of direct care experience in case management and counseling services to the client population assigned. Valid Virginia Driver's License. Join Our Team Today!
If this sounds like the right opportunity for your skills and passion, don't wait-apply now to begin making a difference where it matters most. We look forward to learning more about you! The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.
Join the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Full-Time Forensic Discharge Planner and immerse yourself in a rewarding career where your clinical insight drives real change. Based in Hampton, VA, this onsite opportunity is ideal for QMHPs, Case Managers, and Counselors who are passionate about justice-involved care and committed to meaningful community impact. In this high-performance, team-focused setting, you'll collaborate with local partners and make a direct difference in the lives of individuals navigating behavioral health challenges. We offer a competitive salary of $55,999 and a robust benefits package that supports your personal and professional growth-including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and enrollment in the Virginia Retirement System. This is more than just a job-it's a chance to help individuals safely transition from incarceration into supportive, community-based care while building a fulfilling career rooted in empathy and excellence. A Little About Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board
Since 1971, Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided the highest quality of behavioral health services to residents of the cities of Hampton and Newport News, Virginia, offering a comprehensive array of programs for both children and adults living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders. What Would You Do As A Forensic Discharge Planner - Grant Funded
In this vital role, you'll serve as the connection point between local jails, state hospitals, and Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, working to ensure individuals living with serious mental illness (SMI) receive the support they need for a safe, coordinated discharge. You'll interview inmates, collect essential documentation, assess treatment needs, and determine eligibility for mental health referrals-all while crafting thoughtful, realistic discharge plans. As part of the Jail-Based Behavioral Health Service Team at the local jails, you'll help divert individuals from extended incarceration by identifying early intervention opportunities or facilitating rapid release when possible. Your role is key to reducing fragmentation in care and ensuring that individuals re-enter the community with access to critical services. Strong knowledge of state and local resources will enable you to build strategic linkages and contribute to a more compassionate justice system. Would You Be A Great Forensic Discharge Planner - Grant Funded?
To excel as a Full-Time Forensic Discharge Planner at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services along with three years of direct care experience in case management and counseling services tailored to the client population. Proficiency in coordinating health care plans and interventions with multiple community agencies is essential. Familiarity with behavioral health consultation, screening, and case management functions dedicated to transitional care will provide a strong foundation for success in this role. Forensic experience is preferred, highlighting the need for candidates to understand the complexities of treating serious mental illness within the criminal justice system. Additionally, the position requires the ability to utilize relevant software and tools effectively. A valid Virginia Driver's License is necessary to facilitate travel between local jails and community service locations, ensuring comprehensive service linkage and coordination. QMHP certification is highly preferred to enhance your capability to serve this population effectively. Knowledge and skills required for the position are: Bachelor's Degree in Human Services and three (3) years of direct care experience in case management and counseling services to the client population assigned. Valid Virginia Driver's License. Join Our Team Today!
If this sounds like the right opportunity for your skills and passion, don't wait-apply now to begin making a difference where it matters most. We look forward to learning more about you! The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.