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Ilene Segal
Arlington Violence Intervention Program
isegal@...
703 228-1514

ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT


MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST II/TRAINEE - Violence Intervention Program (Bilingual -
Spanish/English)
Department of Human Services

Salary Range: $45,905.60 - $75,899.20 Annually

Announcement No: 6322-7J-DHS-MO Closing Date: 02/22/2007

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Reasonable Accommodation upon Request
Work Location: 3033 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington


POSITION INFORMATION

The employee will provide services to victims of domestic violence or sexual
assault. Treatment is high-intensity, time-limited including ensuring the
immediate safety of victims, as well as case management services. Often this is
a crisis situation. The position is located in the Child and Family Services
Division, Department of Human Services. The role of the therapist is to
intervene, support, and explore safety issues while ensuring linkages to
appropriate services. The position is integrated with units responding to Child
Protective Services, and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services within the
Division.

In addition, the employee participates in the prevention work of the unit, is
involved in program development for schools and other outreach opportunities,
and completes all documentation and administrative requirements according to
agency policy.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Online application is required.

Only candidates who are proficient in speaking and understanding Spanish will be
considered.

Minimum: Trainee level: Master's degree in a clinical discipline such as Social
Work, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, Counseling or a directly related clinical
discipline which required a clinical practicum involving diagnostic, treatment
and case management services.

Full performance level: Master's degree as stated above PLUS two years of
post-Master's degree experience providing clinical therapy and/or other mental
health services which involved the application of diagnostic, treatment and case
management services.

Substitution: A directly related higher level degree may substitute for the
Master's Degree and one year of experience. In the case of such substitution,
qualifying work experience for appointment at the full performance level must
have been gained after the acquisition of the higher level degree.

Desirable: a) experience in violence intervention/assault programs; b)
experience involving intensive case management and crisis intervention; c)
experience in child welfare including child protective services and/or mental
health/substance abuse services; and/or d) experience with prevention programs
and community outreach programs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. You will be required
to provide police clearance records upon final consideration for employment.

The applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid motor
vehicle operator’s license from the applicant’s place of residence
or the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative
methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at
locations other than the primary worksite. If the applicant possesses or
acquires a license, the applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or
the applicant must provide a copy of the applicant’s official
state/district driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a
favorable review of the applicant’s driving record.

An assessment of oral Spanish proficiency will be required before a candidate
can be appointed to this position.

Completion of Supplemental Questionnaire is required. Do not give "see resume"
as a response to questions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Hours: 40 hours per week, flexible hours during normal business hours
Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekend hours required.

The position may be filled either at the full performance or trainee level. If a
trainee is hired, depending on qualifications, a training period will be
established to last no longer than two years. At the end of the training period,
the employee must meet experience, training and proficiency requirements for the
journey level position. Once the candidate qualifies, the one year probationary
period will begin.

Trainee level salary: $42,723 to $70,657.

The employee will receive language pay on all hours worked and on paid leave
hours.

The employee is required to travel within Arlington County to assess complex
and/or urgent situations and coordinate services.

All applicants must submit an online application (unless the job announcement
states otherwise) for each position for which they wish to apply. The
application must be submitted prior to 11:59 pm on the posted closing date.

To apply online go to www.arlingtonva.us/pers, click on CURRENT JOB OPENINGS,
scroll down the alphabetical list of job titles and click on the one in which
you have an interest. The link to the employment application (APPLY) is found on
each job announcement. Once completed, your application information remains in
the system for you to review, edit and submit for future Arlington job openings.

Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may
telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will
be happy to work with you to get your application into the system. Public access
computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources
Department.

The examination for this position may include one or more of the following: (1)
evaluation of training and experience; (2) written and oral examination; (3)
performance test; (4) personal interview; and (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the
selection process. Please call 703-228-0531 (voice) or 703-228-4613 (TTY).



ARLINGTON COUNTY
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511
Arlington, VA 22201
703-228-3500 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, weekdays;
or e-mail Pers@...
(no resumes to this e-mail address, please)

Posting Date: 02/02/07

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST II/TRAINEE - Violence Intervention Program (Bilingual -
Spanish/English) Supplemental Questionnaire

* 1. Please specify the clinical discipline of your master's degree, and the
date (month and year) the degree was awarded.

* 2. Describe the practicum(s) you completed for your clinical master's
degree. Your response should include diagnostic, treatment and case management
services provided as part of the practicum.

* 3. Describe your experience in violence intervention/sexual assault victim
services. If full details of this experience (as well as any other experiences
requested in this supplemental questionnaire) are given in your application, you
may simply reference the pertinent dates and employer(s) here.

* 4. Describe your experience involving intensive case management.

* 5. Describe your experience in child welfare including child protective
services and/or mental health/substance abuse services.

* 6. Describe your experience with prevention programs and community outreach
programs.

* 7. Are you sufficiently proficient in oral Spanish to interview, assess the
needs of, counsel and refer Spanish speaking individuals who have limited
English proficiency and who are facing a crisis?
I am sufficiently proficient in oral Spanish to carry out these duties
without difficulty.
I can speak and understand some Spanish but I would require some additional
training to carry out these duties.
I cannot speak or understand Spanish.