Requisition ID : 42238 Work Location : Fire - Station 7 Pay Range : A.12, $61,011.10 - $94,567.21 Starting Salary : Depending upon Qualifications Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm Part Time Hours / Wk : Job Open Date : 6 / 18 / 24 Application Deadline :
Job Duties :
Come keep the Mental health of the Sate's Top Fire Department healthy as our next Public Safety Clinical Coordinator. The Public Safety Clinical Coordinator will report to the Battalion Chief of Health and Safety.
This position will be responsible for developing and monitoring mental health well-being resources and services for the Virginia Beach Fire Department (VBFD) workforce through research, assessment, coordination of case management, and implementation of various mental health, wellness, and resiliency programs.
Monitor occupational safety and health practices to comply with federal and state regulations, and City policy. Serve as the departmental liaison to the Office of Occupational Safety and Health Services (OSHS) for issues pertaining to employee mental health surveillance, monitoring and force protection activities.
Public Safety Clinical Coordinator specific responsibilities include :
- Assist in the admission process for each of our members, interviewing, assessing, and creating Individualized Service Plans for each member that seeks the services of the COE.
- Make sure all treatment related documentation is completed and inputted appropriately with strict adherence to confidentiality and privacy laws.
- Complete initial and recurring comprehensive needs assessment for referred individuals
- Utilize a trauma-informed approach toconduct individual or group evaluations / assessments and recommend appropriate resources and services to improve psychosocial functioning.
- Adhere to Virginia state laws and City of Virginia Beach policies and procedures.
- Conduct training to educate supervisors and senior leadership to identify when to provide appropriate intervention, resources, and proactive support to active and retired members as well as families.
- Collaborates with senior leaders and department supervisors developing and implementing employee wellness policies and programs.
- Implement and support mental health education and awareness initiatives to improve the overall health and quality of life for members.
- Serve as the department’s Peer Support Team co-coordinator.
- Culturally responsive to the needs of Public Safety.
The City offers a generous and competitive benefits package , which includes health, dental, and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity / paternity leave, holidays, and Paid-Time-Off.
Official City Job Description :
Working Conditions :
Minimum Requirements :
Additional Requirements :
DMV Transcript : Required
CDL : Not Required
DOT History : Not Required
CPS Check : Not Required
Physical : Not Required
Respirator : Not Required
Polygraph Review : Not Required
Psychological Screening : Not Required
Attachments Required : none
Preferences :
The following criteria is preferred :
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or MSW Supervisee in Social Work to receive licensure within 12 months.
Master's degree in a clinical field such as counseling, social work, or psychology.
Experience coordinating and facilitating wellness programs.
Experience working with a holistic wellness program to provide broad-based services to First Responders, public safety employees, and / or military personnel.
Experience identifying resources and organizations that can serve as strategic partners in program development.
Working with public safety professionals / first responder or military populations.
Experience in a safety role with a fire department.
Special Instructions :
Similar Titles : Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator; Health Coordinator; Mental Health Coordinator; Fire Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator
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- RS Contribution : All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account;
in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace : The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.