Title: Chief Clinical Officer
State Role Title: 19216
Hiring Range: $134,977, negotiable, commensurate with relevant years of experience
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Southern Va Mental Health Inst
Agency Website: https://www.svmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services support individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities: 8 behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or need substance use disorder services. DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians. This position will work at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, a 72-bed Joint Commission accredited State Mental Health Facility, located in Danville, VA.
SVMHI is seeking a dedicated Chief Clinical Officer to provide executive leadership for our clinical departments to include the Psychology, Rehabilitative Services, and Social Work Departments. This role focuses on providing executive leadership, clinical oversight, and strategic direction for the programs under its oversight. This role establishes and monitors clinical protocols, policies and procedures to ensure high quality, evidenced based care. This role provides oversight and ensures compliance with standards of care as mandated by The Joint Commission, CMS, and other accrediting bodies. This role directs clinical operations including forensic inpatient orders, involuntary psychiatric treatments (TDOs), and civil commitments for adult patients 18 to 64 years of age.
Exceptional State Benefits Include:
13 paid holidays, 12+ paid vacation days, 8 paid sick days and 4+ paid family personal days per year; Family Medical Leave, Short- and Long-term disability coverage; Low-cost, comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance benefits; Group life and optional life insurance, and Flexible Reimbursement accounts.
Other state benefits include:
· Referral Bonuses
· Virginia 529 College Savings Plan may be available for this role
· State Employee Discounts and More!
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in mental health field of study such as Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Behavioral Therapy, or related field.
Progressive leadership experience.
Relevant experience in a similar clinical leadership role, preferably in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
This position also requires:
Advanced knowledge and skills in mental health treatment, evidence-based clinical interventions, treatment planning, and in the administration of programs and services.
Advanced analytic skills and program evaluation.
Working knowledge of principles of continuous quality improvement and their application to clinical and facility practices.
Knowledge of The Joint Commission, CMS, and other accrediting body standards.
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and individuals.
Ability to provide collaborative leadership to groups and to manage program operations and personnel.
Ability to make sound independent decisions as well as function smoothly in team settings.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to organize data for planning and reporting documents
Knowledge and skills related to psychology, social work, and psychosocial rehabilitation, and the recovery model of mental health care.
Knowledge of the roles and practice expectations of interdisciplinary treatment providers.
Knowledge of Virginia’s system of involuntary psychiatric treatment, including temporary detention orders (TDOs), civil commitment, and the various types of forensic inpatient order.
Thorough knowledge and skills to develop treatment plans according to the standards of clinical practice.
Additional Considerations
Clinical licensure or licensure eligibility.
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.
Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
A successful fingerprint-based criminal history check, drug screen, and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.
Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (434) 773-4208 for assistance.
DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
SVMHI uses Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.
SVMHI is a smoke and vape-free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 434-421-3060
Email: svmhihr@dbhds.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.