Northern
Virginia Mental Health Institute is seeking someone to conduct investigations
while maintaining consistency with guidelines established by Department
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). This position would
be responsible for conducting investigations at Northern Virginia Mental Health
Institute (NVMHI) and at Northern Virginia Training Center (NVTC). Some of the
duties include investigating events of potential abuse and/or neglect,
performing risk management and administrative reviews, taking the lead in
investigations when paired with another investigator, maintaining documentation
associated with investigations and reviews, providing written reports and
responses within a designated timeframe, investigating complaints that are
initiated by individuals we serve, and sitting on the policy and procedure
committee.
The
successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skill
along with a keen attention to detail, and a high degree of initiative. He/She will have the ability to utilize investigative and
information gathering techniques, to coordinate and disseminate data, and to
objectively formulate logical, reasonable conclusions and
recommendations. Along with having the ability to adjust work schedules
when needed in order to conduct interviews on evening (2nd) and
night (3rd) shifts, and have knowledge of DBHDS, NVMHI, and NVTC
policies and procedures.
Training
and work experience in conducting investigations required. Experience with Microsoft Word required.
Certification by DBHDS Office of Quality Health Services in conducting patient
abuse investigations is required by the next time training is offered.
Related Bachelor’s degree, law enforcement certification or commensurate experience
strongly preferred.
This
position opened on 3/21/12 with a minimum five-day posting requirement. A fingerprint-based criminal history check
and pre-employment drug screening will be required of the selected candidate.
We offer an excellent benefits package. NVMHI is a
tobacco free campus. For consideration, please submit a completed
State
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