TEAM COORDINATOR, EMERGENCY SERVICES/CO-RESPONDER

Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Developmental Services (MHSADS) is expanding crisis services!! Are you a passionate individual, committed to helping others? Do you enjoy being an advocate for individuals in behavioral health crisis?

It is our mission to connect individuals and their families with person-centered, recovery-oriented services in partnership with the Loudoun community.

MHSADS seeks dynamic licensed mental health professionals to lead a rapidly growing Emergency Services Team and a newly formed Co Responder Team. Both teams specialize in crisis intervention and stabilization services, including mobile crisis response to designated community locations and co response with law enforcement to other community locations, including homes. The Emergency Services Team also facilitates the civil commitment process.

• The Team Coordinator is a member of both teams and is primarily assigned to one team: Emergency Services or Co-Responder.
• As a member of both teams, the Team Coordinator uses their expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual/developmental disabilities to support 24-hour crisis response through direct supervision of Behavioral Health Therapists, Crisis Intervention Counselors, and Assessment & Evaluation Specialists.
• Provides clinical and operational oversight, cultivation and maintenance of community partnerships, and oversight of new and existing subprograms. Also provides direct services.

Successful candidates are passionate about crisis work, with law enforcement, and thrive in complex, fast-paced, dynamic, clinic-based and community settings, and support 24-hour crisis response with: astute clinical acumen, a collaborative approach to building community partnerships, and a flexible approach to leadership and community services. They are highly creative and adapt easily to rapidly changing, often competing demands for service. Must be a licensed mental health professional, with experience providing crisis intervention and stabilization services.

Regular schedule includes: days, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and county closures, in addition to supervisory on-call to support 24/7/365 community crisis response.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience. 

• Master’s degree in a field eligible for professional licensure as: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP); Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner; Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist; Medical Doctor (MD); Doctor of Osteopathy (DO). Must be professionally licensed with three (3) years of professional experience in mental health and/or substance use treatment and/or and experience working in emergency services. Supervisory experience is preferred.

Preferred:

• Professional licensure as: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP); Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner; Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist; Medical Doctor (MD); Doctor of Osteopathy (DO); or Registered Nurse (RN) 
• Professional experience in mental health and/or substance use treatment and/or experience working in behavioral health emergency services and/or crisis intervention. 
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

• Must be eligible for certification as a Certified Preadmission Screening Clinician (CPASC) in accordance with VA DBHDS regulations
• Must obtain registration with applicable professional board(s) to provide clinical supervision toward clinical licensure 
• Must be eligible to be a certified Notary Public
• Must be fitted for N-95 (or similar) mask to safely provide on-site services as needed
• Co-Responder team activities include driving in law enforcement vehicle for extended periods of time, responding to 911 calls for behavioral health crisis with law enforcement, and outreach to individuals/families after 911 calls for service 
• Co-Responder team requirements include wearing a Kevlar vest and participating in trainings via criminal justice academy
• Must adhere to INOVA Loudoun Hospital Center contractor policies

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, credit check, driving record check and TB test. Must have a valid driver's license in Virginia or regional state of residence.

Conclusion Loudoun County Regular Full-Time Employees are eligible for comprehensive benefit offerings centered on Physical & Mental Health, Work/Life Balance, Professional Development, and Financial Wellness, including but not limited to:

• Competitive Compensation with Full Pay Transparency
• Retirement Benefits from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Generous Paid Holidays along with Annual, Family, Sick, Civic, and Volunteer Leave Programs
• Group Health Plan Options
• Group Life Insurance 
• Exceptional Performance Recognition Programs
• Credit Union Membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education and Career Development Opportunities