Chesterfield County, VA

Minimum Qualifications

Who We Are:

Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is the provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services for children and adults in Chesterfield County. We are seeking a MHSS Services Manager to plan, direct, and provide administrative supervision for the Day Support Program. Our Day Support Program provides services at a community day program center to include skills training, supervision, and leisure/recreational activities to individuals with developmental disabilities. This program is passionate, energized, and dedicated to supporting individuals in developing relationships, and connecting with the community. If this is your passion, then come join our team!

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling, nursing, IT or a related field (master's degree preferred); five years of increasingly responsible experience in the provision of mental health services to include three years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience with an electronic health record (EHR) preferred; at least five years of supervisory experience including managing a team of multiple positions and responsibilities preferred; experience with Medicaid Waiver processes preferred; experience working in a day support/community setting with individuals with development disabilities preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of theories, principles and practices of community behavioral, prevention and ID programming; of principles and techniques of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of persons with behavioral disorders; of relevant mental health laws; or IT technology used in these field. Ability to plan, organize and direct a comprehensive program of mental health services; to interpret and apply county, state and federal regulations, policies and guidelines related to the assigned program; to analyze and interpret program data; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to operate a personal computer and related software and other standard office equipment; to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers; to supervise staff. Knowledge of assessment and application of individual service plans (ISP) development and outcome writing preferred; ability to manage the program's budget preferred; demonstrated ability to make strategic decisions preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

This position is considered Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Leads, supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of supervisory, professional, and other program staff;
• Oversees compliance with federal and state regulations, accreditation standards, and department policies and procedures;
• Leads planning, implementation and on-going evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of services; ensures continuous quality improvement efforts;
• Prepares, monitors, and oversees the program's budget;
• Develops professional relationships with community support networks, public and private provider agencies, and individual /parent organizations;
• Stays abreast of applicable regulations and recommends new and innovative services and improvements; and
• Performs other work as required.

Please note: Position open until filled (first review to begin June 2, 2025).

Shift

Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Location

Mental Health Support Services

Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For information on county benefits, view Employee Benefits Summary.