Jail & Re-Entry Clinician II
Job Description:
Conduct mental health screenings for all individuals processed into Virginia Beach Correctional Center in order to identify the presence of behavioral health disorders requiring ongoing treatment.
Coordinate care with jail staff and medical provider; monitor progress with treatment provided by the jail medical provider.
When clinically appropriate, advocate for diversionary psychiatric treatment and present clinical necessity for inpatient hospitalization during arraignment.
Provide individualized planning to address potential barriers to successful transition back into the community.
Conduct mental health and substance use educational groups with the goal of developing skills for successful community living.
