Health Services Medical Assistant (40%)

20022 Washington, District Of Columbia Foothill-De Anza Community College District

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Medical Assistant Position

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the classified hourly position above. The Foothill - De Anza Community College District does not have a remote work policy. All employees are expected to be available to work in person and on-site per the requirement of the department.

The mission of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District is student success and educational excellence. The district and its colleges provide access to affordable, quality educational programs and services that develop a broadly educated and socially responsible community that supports an equitable and just future for California and the global community.

De Anza College provides an academically rich, multicultural learning environment that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character and abilities; to realize their goals; and to be socially responsible leaders in their communities, the nation and the world.

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides clinical and administrative support to ensure the effective delivery of health care services within the De Anza Student Health Services. The MA works collaboratively with nurse practitioners and administrative staff to promote the health and well-being of students. Responsibilities include preparing patients for visits, assisting with examinations and procedures, performing basic laboratory tests, managing medical records, and providing support to the student population.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Greet and prepare students for appointments, including obtaining vital signs, health histories, and chief complaints.
  • Assist providers with physical examinations, procedures, and treatments.
  • Perform CLIA-waived laboratory testing (urinalysis, rapid strep, pregnancy testing, etc.).
  • Administer immunizations and medications as directed by NP providers.
  • Maintain infection control and exam room readiness.
  • Document encounters in the electronic health record (EHR) accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Assist with referrals and follow-up appointments.
  • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.

Definition

Under general supervision of a clinician, performs routine health service procedures and medical tasks in accordance with established clinic policies and procedures; provides first aid to injured or ill students and staff; serves as a resource and provides health information, support, and education to the college community; maintains related health and medical records; and performs related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory and managerial staff. Exercises no supervision of staff.

Class Characteristics

This is a journey-level class responsible for performing clinical support services. Work requires strong communications skills and knowledge of health office processes and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Work usually fits an established structure or pattern and is in accordance with standing Physician orders or directives. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained as they arise. Eventually, positions will attain a level of experience to receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and where they are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Examples of Typical Functions (Illustrative Only)

  1. Provides first aid to injured or ill students and staff; performs routine health service and medical procedures; prepares exam rooms for use; and escorts patients to appropriate treatment rooms or areas.
  2. Refers students to the appropriate health agencies regarding medical problems as necessary.
  3. Collects and records patient data including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, and basic information about presenting and previous conditions.
  4. Under supervision of a Physician or Nurse Practitioner, administers single dosage of medication by providing dose to patient for immediate self-administration.
  5. Collects and preserves specimens for testing using non-invasive techniques.
  6. Receives calls regarding injured and ill students and staff members; activates Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System (911) as appropriate.
  7. Serves as a resource and provides health information, support, and education to the college community.
  8. Gathers and records information during medical or emergency situations.
  9. Prepares, maintains, and updates a variety of health-related records and files, including student health and immunization records, emergency medical records, accident reports, and health and disability reports.
  10. Answers telephones and maintains appointment scheduling system for Health Office staff; schedules meetings and classes as assigned.
  11. Prepares requisitions for checks, student accounts, open purchase orders, and printing services; resolves related issues as necessary.
  12. Operates a computer and other office equipment as assigned; operates various medical equipment as required.
  13. Sterilizes instruments, counter tops and other areas according to established standards.
  14. Maintains office inventory and order supplies as needed.
  15. Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  1. Knowledge of: basic first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and emergency healthcare; medical terminology, procedures, and equipment; immunization compliance policies and procedures; inventory methods and practices; infectious disease control; applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and District policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility; methods of preparing and processing various records, reports, forms, and other documents specific to assigned program; record keeping and filing systems and methods; English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation; modern office practices, procedures, technology, and computer equipment and applications, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications; techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, students, and District staff, including individuals of diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation.
  2. Ability to: demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff; provide first aid to injured or ill students and staff and provide health information and education to the college community; meet supervision, training, authorization, and records conditions for a Medical Assistant in the State of California as outlined in the California Code of Regulations; serve as a resource and provide health information, support and education to the college community; perform routine health service procedures and maintain related health and medical records; maintain medical records as per current legal requirements; operate medical equipment; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; complete work with many interruptions; work confidentially with discretion; interpret, apply, and explain applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and District policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines; effectively use computer systems, software, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks; use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing; use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines; establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff. Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be equivalent to certification as a Medical Assistant from a State of California or United States Military certified program AND one (1) year of experience in a college health office, private physician's office, or related experience. Must meet supervision, training, authorization, and records conditions for a Medical Assistant in the State of California as outlined in the California Code of Regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
  • Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
  • 12 years of medical assisting experience in a clinical or outpatient setting (college health, family practice).
  • Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and work sensitively with a diverse student population.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Licenses and Certifications:

Current and valid First Aid training and CPR certificates.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in a standard health clinic setting and use standard medical and office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is partially a sedentary classification; frequent standing in work areas and walking between work areas is required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office and medical equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend,

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Corporate Counsel, Amazon Health Services

22212 Arlington, Virginia Amazon

Posted 16 days ago

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We are looking for a talented healthcare transactions counsel to help reinvent primary care for customers. This role supports the strategic growth initiatives and partnerships that make Amazon One Medical unique.
The successful candidate has strong legal fundamentals, with experience drafting and negotiating large complex transactions, partnership and other strategic arrangements, and general commercial transactions. You are knowledgeable about common issues in healthcare transactions, including healthcare reimbursement arrangements and payment models, and having a healthcare background is a strong plus. You prioritize being responsive to clients and colleagues and have a predisposition to move forward quickly whenever appropriate. In guiding your clients, you are able to transform complex information into clear, actionable advice, with a solutions-oriented mindset. You build trust through your business savvy and thoughtful pragmatism. Further, you embrace supporting diverse client needs in an adaptable and situationally appropriate manner. Last, at Amazon One Medical, we expect all team members to live our DNA, which is to be human-centered, team-based, intellectually curious, with unbounded thinking and driven to excel.
Key job responsibilities
- Proactively work with the Amazon One Medical team to provide legal counsel and transaction support on a variety of strategic and commercial deals, including insurance reimbursement arrangements.
- Coordinate and consult with Legal colleagues to account for multiple legal perspectives and provide clients with broadly scoped legal advice.
- Advise and educate clients on legal issues pertinent to various transactions including regulatory obligations and limitations to inform their decision making and execution, pursuing our shared business goals.
- Collaborate with Legal and cross-functional colleagues to drive progress and deliver timely, clear, pragmatic and solutions-oriented advice to the business.
Basic Qualifications
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- 5+ years of legal experience
- Healthcare regulatory experience, e.g. fraud waste and abuse laws, telehealth regulations, direct primary care, value-based care, state and federal risk-bearing organization laws; Healthcare transactional experience, including reimbursement arrangements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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Associate Corporate Counsel, Amazon Health Services

22212 Arlington, Virginia Amazon

Posted 13 days ago

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Amazon Legal seeks an attorney to join the Amazon Health Services Legal Team supporting Amazon One Medical. The Associate Corporate Counsel's work will include addressing healthcare regulations, evaluating new business opportunities and supporting client teams in healthcare operations and billing. The successful candidate will demonstrate the combination of legal expertise and practical sensibility needed to be a trusted partner to our clients and to mitigate key legal and reputational risks for our business. You will collaborate and work seamlessly across legal and business teams, partnering with stakeholders across the organization to address the challenges and opportunities of our growing healthcare business.
Key job responsibilities
● Advise teams developing new clinical service lines and other key business partners on healthcare and other applicable regulations.
● Create scalable strategies for businesses to work quickly based on extensible legal advice.
● Consult and collaborate with business leaders as a strategic partner to their team.
● Effectively utilize outside counsel and advisors.
● Collaborate with our broader legal team and cross-functional colleagues to deliver timely, clear, and solutions-oriented advice to the business
Basic Qualifications
- 2+ years of legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years experience working with healthcare regulations, healthcare technology, or healthcare clients.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $195,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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Clinical Program Manager - Mental Health Services

20001 Washington, District Of Columbia $105000 Annually WhatJobs

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full-time
Our client is looking for a compassionate and experienced Clinical Program Manager to oversee and enhance their mental health services in Washington, D.C., US . This leadership role involves managing daily operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care, and fostering a supportive environment for both clients and staff. You will be responsible for program development, strategic planning, budget management, and staff supervision, including licensed therapists, counselors, and support personnel. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of mental health treatment modalities, regulatory requirements, and best practices in community-based care. Responsibilities include developing and implementing treatment protocols, monitoring client progress, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other relevant regulations, and building strong relationships with community partners and referral sources. Experience in grant writing and program evaluation is highly desirable. A Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), Psychology, Counseling, Public Health, or a related field is required. A valid clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent) is essential. Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience and 3 years of supervisory or management experience in a mental health setting are necessary. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills are critical for success in this demanding yet rewarding role. This hybrid position allows for both direct client interaction and strategic oversight, contributing to the well-being of the community.
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Senior Program Manager - Mental Health Services

20001 Washington, District Of Columbia $120000 Annually WhatJobs

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full-time
Our client, a highly respected non-profit organization dedicated to improving community well-being, is seeking a seasoned Senior Program Manager to lead and expand its vital Mental Health Services in Washington, D.C., US . This impactful role involves the strategic development, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive mental health programs designed to serve diverse populations within the community. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of mental health best practices, program evaluation methodologies, and community outreach strategies. You will be responsible for managing program budgets, supervising a dedicated team of mental health professionals, fostering strong partnerships with local agencies and stakeholders, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care. Key responsibilities include grant writing and management, program marketing, data collection and reporting, and advocating for mental health awareness and access. This position requires exceptional leadership, project management, and communication skills, coupled with a genuine passion for social impact and a commitment to serving vulnerable populations. The ability to navigate complex social service systems and build consensus among diverse groups is crucial. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a significant difference in the lives of individuals and families, shaping the future of mental healthcare within the nation's capital.
Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the strategic planning, development, and implementation of mental health programs.
  • Manage program budgets, including financial forecasting and reporting.
  • Supervise, mentor, and evaluate program staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based mental health services.
  • Conduct program evaluations and data analysis to measure impact and identify areas for improvement.
  • Write and manage grant proposals to secure funding for programs.
  • Develop and execute outreach strategies to reach target populations and promote program services.
  • Advocate for mental health awareness, policy changes, and increased access to care.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and ethical guidelines.
Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in program management within the social services or mental health sector.
  • Proven experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating community-based programs.
  • Strong understanding of mental health conditions, treatment modalities, and the social determinants of health.
  • Experience with grant writing, fundraising, and budget management.
  • Excellent leadership, team management, and motivational skills.
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation abilities.
  • Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting using relevant software.
  • Knowledge of the D.C. social service landscape is a strong plus.
  • LCSW, LPC, or equivalent clinical licensure is preferred.
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Disaster Health Services Team Member (With Professional License) -Washington,DC

20022 Washington, District Of Columbia American Red Cross

Posted 2 days ago

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What You’ll Do

As a DHS Service Associate, you will:

  • Provide direct care to shelter residents, including assistance with daily living activities, wound care, and incontinence care.
  • Conduct health assessments, offer health education, and determine if advanced medical care is needed.
  • Assist clients in replacing medications, medical equipment, and supplies.
  • Advocate for clients' healthcare needs in collaboration with the Disaster Health Services supervisor.
  • Support maternal and child health needs when necessary.
  • Complete a combination of self-paced and instructor-led training (approximately 9 hours).

Why Volunteer with Us?

  • Make a Difference: Your skills will provide vital care to those affected by disasters.
  • Be Part of a Team: Join a community of dedicated professionals and volunteers working to create a safe and supportive environment for shelter residents.
  • Develop Your Skills: Gain valuable experience in disaster response and healthcare delivery.

Time Commitment

  • Monthly: Approximately 4 hours.
  • During disaster relief operations: Increased availability for shifts (8-12 hours on consecutive days).

Who Can Apply?

We’re looking for individuals who:

  • Hold a current, unencumbered license in one of the following professions:
    • Registered Nurse (RN)
    • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
    • Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
    • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)*
    • Paramedic*
    • Medical Doctor (MD)
    • Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
    • Physician Assistant (PA)
    • Nurse Practitioner (NP)
    • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
  • Are at least 18 years old.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license (required for divisional and national deployments).
  • Are willing to volunteer in person at disaster shelters before, during, or after disaster events.
  • Can follow verbal and written instructions in English.
  • Are available to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies.

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Operations Capture Director (US Services - East Health & Human Services)

22102 McLean, Virginia Maximus

Posted 7 days ago

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Permanent
Description & Requirements

The U.S. Services East Business Growth Director is responsible for driving standardization, best practices, and innovation across the portfolio to enhance business development efforts within state and local government health and human services. This role ensures strategic solutioning, market intelligence, and leadership engagement to optimize bid strategies and improve win probabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for capture, pursuit, and solutioning architecture for multiple lines of business.
- Provide strategic guidance to executives including solution shaping and strategy responses.
- Develop strong business relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Provide guidance to executives for decision making.
- Work to maintain a win/loss ratio.

- Drive standardization, best practices, and innovation across the portfolio to enhance competitive positioning

- Provide leadership with status updates on opportunities, risks, trends, and key decisions required for bid success

- Lead key discussions in key solutioning, pricing, and proposal meetings in collaboration with Operations, Business Solutions Group, Technical Architects, Capture, and Proposals

- Utilize recent opportunities and competitive landscape insights to drive strategic solutioning and tailor bids to government agency needs

- Evaluate existing or proposed technology stacks, identify innovations, assess staffing approaches, evaluate MBE/WBE or other vendor partners, and proposal and pricing strategy

- Provide recommendations on key decisions to leadership to ensure alignment with company goals and client expectations

- Identify emerging industry trends, share best practices, and lessons learned across the portfolio to enhance organizational strategy

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in related field.

- 10 years relevant professional experience.

- At least 7-10 years of experience in Capture, Business Development, or related position

- At least 7-10 years of experience in state & local government, with strong knowledge of health and human services programs

- Experience managing P&L or Operations, preferred

- Demonstrated experience leading bid efforts and ability to effectively inspire and influence teams and partners to meet business needs and strategic goals

- Demonstrated experience in a matrixed environment with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

- Strong leadership, collaboration, negotiation, and communication skills

- Strong familiarity with government procurement processes and compliance requirements, operational policies & procedures, and innovative technology solutions

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field (Master's preferred) or equivalent years working experience.

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EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at .

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Behavioral Health Emergency Services Clinician (Resident/Supervisee) (Jails)

22201 Arlington, Virginia Arlington County, VA

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Arlington County's Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Behavioral Health Emergency Services Clinician to work in the Arlington County Detention Facility as part of a behavioral health treatment team. This professional position is responsible for performing psycho-social assessments, managing crises, making clinical placement decisions, assisting with re-entry planning and working on an interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of people detained at the Arlington County Detention Facility (ACDF). The population served is ethnically and culturally diverse.

Arlington County DHS is committed to delivering client services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed manner. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring our clients are approached, engaged and cared for in ways that demonstrate competency, sensitivity and awareness of factors which impact the client experience including but not limited to: cultural identity, gender, racial, and ethnic diversity, religious/spiritual ascription, physical capability, cognitive and literacy levels, sexual orientation, and linguistic needs.

Responsibilities

Specific duties include:
  • Making assessment of clients presenting symptoms to identify service needs;
  • Managing behavioral health crises in the Detention Facility;
  • Completing Emergency Custody Orders and pre-screen assessments as needed;
  • Collaborating with mental health professionals to develop treatment plans, risk assessments, and crisis stabilization;
  • Linking clients to resources in the community;
  • Documenting treatment plans and progress to ensure compliance with clinical, funding, and program licensing regulations and standards; and
  • Communicating effectively with security staff, medical personnel and other stakeholders.
Qualifications

The selected candidate will be hired at 1 of the following levels, depending on qualifications:

Minimum (all levels):
  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a clinical discipline such as Counseling, Psychiatric Social Work, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing or other directly related clinical field, all of which required a clinical practicum involving diagnostic and treatment services; and
  • Two years' post-Master's degree experience providing mental health services, which include the application of diagnostic and treatment services.
AND

For Behavioral Health Emergency Services Clinician (Licensed):
  • Licensure by the appropriate board of the Virginia Department of Health Professions, appropriate to the employee's discipline (e.g. LPC, LCP, LMFT, or LCSW) at time of employment.
For Behavioral Health Emergency Services Clinician (Resident/Supervisee):
  • Within 90 days of hire, obtaining a temporary license as a Resident in Counseling (for LPC or LMFT), Resident in Clinical Psychology (for LCP), or registering as a Supervisee in Social Work (for LCSW) with the Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP). Licensure by the appropriate board of Virginia Department of Health Professions must be obtained within 3 years of hire.
For Behavioral Health Emergency Services Clinician (Non-VA Licensed):
  • Licensure in another jurisdiction at time of employment and licensure by the appropriate board of the Virginia Department of Health Professions, appropriate to the employee's discipline (e.g., LPC, LCP, LMFT, or LCSW) must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
Licenses/Certifications For All Levels:

Possession or obtainment of:
  • Preadmission Prescreening Clinician Certification from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Development Sciences (DBHDS) within 60 days of employment (90 days for on-call, temporary employees) (
  • TOVA training from Arlington County within one year of employment; and
  • Medication Administration Certification from a CSB-approved vendor within 90 days of employment.
Substitution: Directly related higher level clinical degrees may substitute for the Master's Degree education requirement and one year of experience.

Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with experience or certification in one or more of the following:
  • Bilingual verbal ability in English & Spanish.
Special Requirements

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information. A pre-hire federal background check and State of Virginia Central Registry check will also be completed before hire.

Driver's License: The applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the applicant's place of residence and authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide, a copy of the applicant's official state/district driving record. An offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

Prescreen Certification: Prescreen Certification: Application, requirements, and instructions for obtaining a Preadmission Prescreening Clinician Certification from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Development Sciences can be found on the Virginia DBHDS Webpage. (

Employment restrictions: To ensure that dual relationships are avoided and that employees who are also clients do not relate to their service provider as co-professionals, employees will not be hired by the County to provide or support services to the team or program in which they are current clients:
  • You cannot concurrently receive behavioral health services from Arlington County Community Service Board (CSB) programs while employed in an Arlington County CSB program (exception Crisis Intervention services).
  • At least 24 months must have passed between receipt of CSB services from Arlington County and employment in an Arlington County CSB program.
Additional Information

Work Hours: Work shifts are assigned as needed to provide coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Weekend work is required for all shifts. Emergency services with mobile response are considered "essential", and therefore, must be available to provide overnight, weekend and holiday coverage, as well as inclement weather coverage. The primary shift will be Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM.

Working Conditions:
  • The employee must be available to work after hours and in emergency situations.
  • Work is performed as part of a 24/7 operation and the employee must be available to work shifts as necessary, based on assignment.
  • The duties of these positions may be performed in an office environment and, based on assignment, may also be performed at locations throughout the community, including client homes, hospitals, and other facilities.
  • The primary location for this position will be the Arlington County Detention Facility.
The selected candidate will be hired at one of the following levels based on qualifications. The salary for each level is below:
  • Behavioral Health Emergency Services Clinician (Licensed) and Behavioral Health Emergency Services Clinician (Non-VA Licensed): $93,496-$44,892.80 Annually
  • Behavioral Health Emergency Services Clinician (Resident/Supervisee): 80,724,123.20 - 125,112 Annually


Your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are considered part of the selection process. Please do not enter "see resume" as a response to the questions.

Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application.

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

For more information on Arlington County's generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.

Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment.

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