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JOB SUMMARY
This grant-funded position is in the Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) Team, Car Access and Innovation (CAI) Division, Adult/Transitional Youth Services (ATYS), with the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent is responsible for the intensive care management and care coordination of residents in the public behavioral health system who have complex and persistent behavioral health needs. Engages the individuals in the community who have been referred to the ICC program because of vulnerabilities such as homelessness, substance use, and mental illness in the community to promote service engagement. Participates in engagement and crisis intervention and assists in the stabilization of individuals in the community who are in crisis. The incumbent is critical in bridging gaps and helping individuals in the program achieve stability and address obstacles to successful treatment barriers to access social services. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in development, implementation, evaluation, and modification of consumer's recovery plan. Educates and engages community members and stakeholders in behavioral health resources.
This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by SED and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through an automatic payroll deduction.
Area of Consideration : Open to the Public
Number of Vacancies : Two (2)
First Screening Date : July 31, 2026; And Every Two Weeks Thereafter
Duration of Appointment : TERM APPOINTMENT NOT TO EXEED 13 MONTHS
Pay Plan, Series, and Grade: CS-601-11
Salary: $ 74,893.00 - $96,547.00
Tour of Duty : 8:15 AM 4:45PM Monday - Friday
Worksite : 64 New York Avenue, N.E., Washington, DC 20002
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT :
Candidates must have completed a full four (4) year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree with major study in an academic field relating to health science or allied sciences pertinent to the position. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, this position requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is experience, which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position to be filled.
LICENSURE
None
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree with major study in an academic field relating to health science or allied sciences pertinent to the position.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Experience with responding to the needs of District of Columbia residents struggling with homelessness, mental health and addictions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Some degree of hazard may be present in working with emotionally disturbed consumers and their families and caretakers.
Position Designation: This position is deemed as Protection Sensitive pursuant to Section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying protection sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

1. Criminal background check;
2. Traffic record check (as applicable);
3. Pre-employment drug and alcohol test;
4. Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test;
5. Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test; and
6. Return-to-duty or follow-up drug and alcohol test.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
This position requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal grade level progression for the position to be filled. Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position to be filled.
RESIDENCY PREFERENCE
A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, a line attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present proof of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.