Community Integration Specialist

About the role

Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board is a leading provider in mental health, substance abuse, and developmental services. We are one of 40 community-based public providers of mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disability services throughout Virginia. The Commonwealth has designated the 40 CSBs as the single point of entry into publicly funded behavioral health and developmental services. HRCSB is supported through local, state, and federal funds. We provide an array of programs and supports directly and through partnerships with other providers.

Responsibilities

• Develop regular social and recreational programming linking clients to events, activities and places in the community.
• Cookout and support clients in participating in community events and activities through communication, schedules, and promotional materials.
• Provide ongoing assessment and personalized psychoeducational interventions which identify factors that affect client vocational readiness and promote adaptive change.
• Support clients in developing social skills appropriate for community engagement.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records in compliance with agency requirements and confidentiality regulations.
• Complete documentation same day per the agency expectation.
• Collaborate with clients to identify and pursue social, recreational and community activities related to clients’ interests.
• Monitor engagement outcomes and collaborate with clients to address challenges and celebrate successes.
• Assist clients in financial planning needed to afford community activities and events.
• Intervene promptly during psychiatric and physical crisis to address mental health issues, disruptive behavior or physical distress.
• Seek training that fosters professional growth.
• Assume other duties as assigned, consistent with established organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of mental illness, trauma, and treatment principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to empathize, demonstrate respect, communicate warmly and honestly, reflect feelings, confront constructively and allow clients to assume responsibility for themselves.
• Ability to work effectively with clients and service providers.
• Ability to intervene effectively during psychiatric crisis or medical emergencies.
• Knowledge of and adherence to basic ethics appropriate for a helping relationship.
• Sound clinical and situational judgment.
• Ability to function independently as well as work as part of a team.
• Basic computer literacy and word processing skills, including Microsoft Office, Windows, and electronic medical record.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in human services or a related specialty with at least one year of experience working with individuals with SMI; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to seek the QMHP-T.
• QMHP preferred.

Skills

• Working knowledge of mental illness, trauma, and treatment principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to empathize, demonstrate respect, communicate warmly and honestly, reflect feelings, confront constructively and allow clients to assume responsibility for themselves.
• Ability to work effectively with clients and service providers.
• Ability to intervene effectively during psychiatric crisis or medical emergencies.
• Knowledge of and adherence to basic ethics appropriate for a helping relationship.
• Sound clinical and situational judgment.
• Ability to function independently as well as work as part of a team.
• Basic computer literacy and word processing skills, including Microsoft Office, Windows, and electronic medical record.

Benefits

HRCSB offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $25,000 - $35,000 annually.

Schedule

The general schedule is Monday through Friday and hours between 8am and 5pm, with some evenings and weekend hours.