Behavioral Health Coordinator

Title: Behavioral Health Coordinator

State Role Title: Program Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: The anticipated starting salary range is $75,000 to $85,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Criminal Justice Svcs

Location: Dept of Criminal Justice Serv.

Agency Website: https://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

What you will do:

• Inform programmatic responses to addiction and mental health challenges among criminal justice populations, specifically within jails and the community.
• Lead or serve on interagency workgroups addressing substance use disorder and mental health treatment.
• Coordinate and oversee multiple state and federal grant programs related to jail-based behavioral health treatment and specialty dockets.
• Review, prepare, and submit applications and reports as required by local, state, and federal agencies to continued receipt of funds.
• Pursue grant funding to address gaps in behavioral health needs in the justice-involved population.
• Ensure DCJS and grantees are in compliance with federal, state, and other grant conditions.
• Assess and provide technical assistance, including in the development of programs, training, planning, and evaluation services to a variety of stakeholders.
• Write and submit legislatively mandated reports.
• Identify gaps in jail-based treatment programs and work to address.
• Monitor and analyze state legislation regarding behavioral health and jail-based treatment services for the agency.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Identify and address training needs regarding behavioral health and the criminal justice system.
• Keep current with research and promote evidence-based practices within criminal justice treatment programs.

Minimum Qualifications

● Professional experience administering or managing a substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, mental health, specialty docket, or jail-based program.
● Professional experience administrating or managing (either as a grantee or grantor) a federal or state grant program.
● Considerable knowledge of substance use disorder treatment programming.
● Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and report data.
● Professional experience working collaboratively as part of committees, task forces, or multidisciplinary teams.
● Ability to think strategically and cross culturally, and independently implement new initiatives and projects.
● Ability to communicate, both orally and in written form.
● Documented experience working as an active, contributing team member, as well as an independent and self- motivated employee.
● Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines, handle multiple assignments, changing priorities, and ensure timeliness and quality of completed assignments.
● Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, email, internet, and utilizing spreadsheets and presentation applications.
● Ability to travel.

Additional Considerations

● Professional experience working with current or former justice-involved individuals.
● Considerable knowledge of current evidence-based practices for substance use disorder treatment.
● Demonstrated ability to develop and update policies and procedures to ensure program efficacy.
● Professional experience working with jail-based treatment programs or specialty dockets.
● Professional experience developing, providing, and/or facilitating training opportunities for other professionals.
● Considerable knowledge of federal grant regulations.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Interview candidates may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of work. The candidate selected for the position must successfully complete a criminal background investigation and complete and submit Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) which will be entered into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. The individual may also be responsible for submitting an annual Statement of Personal Economic Interest. In addition, the selected candidate who begins original employment or re-employment in this position must serve a 12-month probationary period effective from the date of employment. The anticipated starting salary range is $75,000 to $85,000 plus the state’s benefits package.

Applications for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home. This is “Open Until Filled” position which means applications will be accepted until the suitable pool of candidates is received. After five business days, this position may be closed at any time. The application and supplemental questions must be completed in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position. Fax, email, or mail applications will not be accepted. Résumés and cover letters may be attached to the online application.

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodation in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at 804-786-5491 to notify us of any need related to completing the job application. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply. The Department also encourages and invites veterans to apply.

You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to your account at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home for the status of your application and this position.

Contact Information

Name: Anita Sikka

Phone: 804-786-5491

Email: anita.sikka@dcjs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.