Link to VOCAL Board Calendar - Posted 10. 13

VOCAL WRAP Facilitator Training - Posted 10.6  

VOCAL Whole Health Network (VWHN) Topic #9 - Posted 10.2

Join VOCAL's State-Wide W.R.A.P. Facilitator Network - Posted 9.22 

VOCAL's Whole Health Network (VWHN) Topic #9 - Posted 9.4 

Howard Community College  (MD) makes the following suggestions: 

• Read for fun: Pick up a newspaper or educational pamphlet.  By choosing to read, you not only increase your intellect, you remain knowledgeable about current issues and past events.
• Try to learn something new everyday: Keep your eyes and mind open to new ideas and focus on learning something new each day.
• Challenge yourself to see more than one side of an issue.
• Watch educational television and enlighten your mind.
• Learn to appreciate art: Attend exhibits, plays, musicals, and poetry readings.
• Attend an educational workshop or seminar, not because you are earning credit, but because you want to increase your knowledge.

Mental Health of America Webinar: "The Role of Community Inclusion in Improving Behavioral Health Care" - Posted 10.13

Monday, October 20th from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

National Capital Area Chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Speaker Program - Posted 10.9

"An Update on Treatment of Bipolar Illness", presented by Robert M. Post, M.D.

TODAY, October 16th at 7:30 p.m.

George Washington University Hospital Auditorium (lower level)

900 23rd Street, NW (next to Foggy Bottom Metro Station)

Parking Garage: I Street, between 21st and 22nd

Free and open to the public; light refreshments served

National Conference Focused on Fighting Stigma Scheduled for February 18-20, 2015 - Posted 10.6

"Triumphs Big and Small: The Recovery Conference" - Posted 10.2

Region Ten Community Services Board Consumer Advisory Council's 9th Annual Recovery Conference - Posted 9.18

"Rainbows of Recovery: Living an Inspired Life"

Friday, October 31st from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Holiday Inn University, Emmet Street, Charlottesville

Featuring Key Note Speaker: Gina Calhoun, Director of Wellness and Recovery Education, from The Copeland Center

Space is limited. Registration is free and is required. No walk-ins admitted. Special accommodations must be made by October 3rd.

Please register by October 24  by contacting Beth Gage at  434-970-1480 or beth.gager@regionten.org

Virginia Wounded Warrior Program Link - Posted 7.24   

http://www.wearevirginiaveterans.org/ 

Veterans Peer Support Group at On Our Own of Roanoke - Posted 6.2

New Tool Connects Vets and Employers - Posted 5.5

The Veterans Employment Center, an inter-agency collaboration from the White House's Joining Forces initiative, has announced a new online tool to provide veterans with employment resources. ebenefits.va.govwill connect veterans and service members with public and private sector employers who are looking to hire people with military experience, including individuals with disabilities.

For more information and employer resources, visit www.AskEARN.org. 

Career Opportunity: Assistant Commissioner for Quality Management and Development (#00378) - Posted 10.9  

The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking an accomplished executive who will serve as Assistant Commissioner for Quality Management and Development.   This position leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of systems, policies, and processes that ensure the highest quality of care, patient-centeredness, safety, effectiveness, timeliness, equity and efficiency.  Develops, implements, and administers a plan for a centralized QM and accreditation model to be applied across the organization.   This position provides leadership, direction, management and support for Licensing, Human Rights, Quality & Risk Management, Planning, Case Management Coordination and Abuse/Neglect Investigations.  Provides strategic direction for the system of services and supports that includes state-operated facilities, Community Service Boards, Behavioral Health Authorities, and private providers.  Provide leadership in advancing DBHDS vision of system transformation and promotes collaboration of all providers within the Commonwealth in support of that vision.  

This position requires comprehensive knowledge of state and local government human services operations that serve individuals in need of behavioral health or substance abuse and addiction, or developmental disability treatment and supports.   Knowledge of state of the art program treatment methodologies for individuals with mental illness, substance abuse and addiction or developmental disabilities.  Knowledge of NCQA and URAC accreditation requirements and QI process implementation; and program/project management, data analysis and reporting.  Knowledge of the continuum of services and support necessary to support the behavioral health/substance abuse treatment needs of individuals, including community-based, inpatient, and long-term care services and supports.  Ability to inspire a shared vision with a wide range of individuals or groups and to foster collaboration by promoting cooperative goals and building trust.   Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholder groups (agencies, consumers, legislators, local providers).   Ability to conceptualize and implement programs that require system-wide integration.  Ability to maximize leadership opportunities in others and "enable others to act".   Ability to oversee large grants, contracts and budgets.   Advanced degree in human services, business/public/hospital administration preferred.  Executive level experience in leadership, administrative management (especially health or human services) and policy development is desired.

DBHDS offers a  competitive salary and state benefit package, including life, health and disability insurance; an excellent deferred compensation and retirement program; and a generous leave package.            

Please apply online with the Recruitment Management System at http://jobs.virginia.gov/.  Only accepting online applications.  This position is open until filled.   For more information contact: Stacy Pendleton, Human Resources Manager at 804-786-6326 or

DBHDS is a tobacco-free workplace.  

www.dbhds.virginia.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity

Job Opening: Human Rights Advocate (Program Admin Specialist II) - Posted 10.6

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services' Office of Human Rights is seeking a highly skilled professional accustomed to working with a high level of autonomy for monitoring of and advocacy to the Northern Virginia Area.  This position provides direct services to implement a community based human rights systems for individual's receiving services.  Duties include: investigating complaints/allegations of individual/consumer abuse or neglect; representing individuals/consumers to address human rights complaints; acting on behalf of individuals/consumers to obtain resolution of disputes through investigation, negotiation/conflict mediation, and follow-up monitoring; providing ongoing support, training, technical assistance, and consultation to the local human rights committee; and providing information and training related to human rights to providers, volunteers, advocacy and consumer groups, and consumers' families. This position will also have responsibility for providing technical assistance to licensed programs in achieving compliance with human rights regulations and for on-going monitoring of licensed programs' human rights compliance. Advocacy services to consumers in community programs will also be a responsibility of this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:   Considerable experience and knowledge in human service delivery systems.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Ability to conduct thorough investigations, analyze problems, and recommend solutions; establish effective working relationships with human service delivery system managers; design and deliver training programs; and maintain records.  Experience in human rights advocacy or a related occupation, which includes conflict resolution, client intervention and case investigation.  Experience working with persons with mental illness, intellectual disabilities and/or substance abuse preferred.  Masters degree in human services or a related field is preferred. Direct training and experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.  Drug screen and background check required.

Position: #00512                                                                                    

Salary: $43,000-$70,000

Please apply online with the Recruitment Management System at 

www.dbhds.virginia.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity