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Company Name : Virginia No VA Mental Health Institute
Location : Fairfax County, VA
Position : Forensic Mental Health Specialist
Job Description : Provides direct psychotherapeutic services consistent with an individual’s needs, in a range of modalities.
Collaborates with other professionals in the provision of co-occurring treatments.
Develops and coordinates community reintegration outings and grounds walks that support Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) acquittees in their progression through the graduated release process. This position will support milieu management and provide facilitation of meals and fresh air breaks.
The FMHS will work four, 10 hour days from approximately 0800-1845. Shifts include some weekends and holidays. Selected candidates will be required to attend a two-week training orientation scheduled from 0800-1700 Monday through Friday.
Minimum Qualifications
Basic knowledge of behavioral intervention techniques.
Direct care experience in a mental health setting or correctional setting is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in psychology or related field preferred.
Previous experience in inpatient settings and/or corrections and knowledge of forensic mental health treatment preferred.
Special Requirements
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI) is a state psychiatric hospital that serves individuals ages 18-65. We emphasize person-centered care for all individuals served and create an environment supporting of recovery.
We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated staff to serve as Forensic Mental Health Specialists (FMHS) working with justice-involved individuals admitted to the hospital for treatment or evaluation. The FMHS may work on a unit with Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) acquittees or on a unit(s) dedicated to working with individuals admitted from one of the three local adult detention centers we serve.
The FMHS will report to the department of psychology and be responsible for providing psychotherapeutic services consistent with an individual’s needs in a range of modalities. The FMHS is expected to successfully implement behavioral interventions, assist with community reintegration through therapeutic reintegration passes into the community as assigned, complete risk assessment tools, and develop and provide psychoeducational programming. The successful candidate understands the delicate balance between risk management and recovery-focused, trauma-informed care. The most desirable candidates are also committed to the hospital’s mission, vision, and values, and understand the importance of creating and maintaining a healthy therapeutic milieu. The successful candidate will also be able to maintain appropriate boundaries, practice de-escalation techniques, collaborate with other disciplines, quickly establish and maintain rapport with individuals served, and complete documentation within time frames outlined by hospital and department policy.
In accordance with Executive Directive #18, as a condition of employment, the Commonwealth of Virginia requires all Executive Branch employees, including new hires, to disclose their vaccination status. If you are the selected candidate, proof of vaccination will be required during new employee orientation on your first day of work. Employees that are not vaccinated must be tested weekly. If you have questions, please contact the NVMHI Human Resource Office at (703) 207-7203.
Special Instructions to Applicants
NVMHI is a tobacco-free campus. NVMHI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified person with disabilities. If you require any form of reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at 703-207-7203 for assistance. NVMHI participates in E-Verify. E-verify is used to verify employment eligibility in accordance with federal law.
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