Judicial Clerk - Staunton, United States - State of Virginia
Description
Title:
Judicial Clerk
State Role Title:
19013
Hiring Range:
starting at $31,886 (commensurate based on experience)
Pay Band: 3
Agency:
Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location:
Western State Hospital
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type:
Agency Employee Only - A
Job Duties
This position is only open to current employees of Western State Hospital.
Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Judicial Clerk to provide and coordinate all clerical support activities and office support duties for the Judicial Hearing process at Western State Hospital (WSH).
This position will be responsible for the coordination of the Hospital Judicial Teams, Special Justices, Attorneys, and Independent Evaluators; schedule all hearings for commitments and treatment over objections to WSH patients; serve as Notary Public in notarizing all necessary judicial paperwork; prepare and distribute hearing lists each day; conduct hearings; and data entry.
This position will also schedule all pre-screenings, hearings, treatment over objections, and appeals; coordinate pre-screenings; assure patient safety and confidentiality during the commitment and prescreening process; manage day to day clerical duties for the Judicial Team and commitment process; enter legal info, including treatment over objection information into AVATAR and EMR; and attend scheduled Department meetings and meetings with supervisor.
This position is eligible for:
* retirement with cash match
* health, vision, and dental insurance
* paid time off
* life insurance
Minimum Qualifications
* high school diploma or equivalent
* extensive experience in a hospital setting, legal system, medical office, or combination
* eligible for CPR, Therapeutic Options, and Notary Certification
* knowledge of clerical processes/equipment within a hospital setting and how Community Mental Health (CSB's, Providers) interfaces with the hospital
* skilled in the use of computers (Microsoft Office-Excel and Word, AVATAR, EMR) including teleconferencing, and other office related equipment
* ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks to meet shifting demands under sometimes stressful situations
* knowledge of commitment process and Virginia statutes that relate to this process
Additional Considerations
* bilingual
* veteran
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Western State Hospital is a tobacco free facility in all state buildings and on facility grounds.
Submit a completed state application online at if assistance is needed, contact by email To apply for a job, you must make sure that your online application is complete.
MISSING INFORMATION IS AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION AND WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Please make sure all telephone numbers/addresses are current and up-to-date. REMEMBER YOUR CONFIRMATION NUMBER. You have not completed applying for this position until you receive a confirmation number.If you are connected to a printer, print the confirmation number so that you can track the progress of your application and click on OK.
If you are not connected to a printer, write down the confirmation number and then click on OK.Reasonable accommodations for the application and/or interview processes are available upon request to persons with disabilities per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Minorities, Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. WSH is an EEO compliance facility.
In accordance with Executive Directive #18, as a condition of employment, the Commonwealth of Virginia requires all Executive Branch employees, including new hires and contract workers, to disclose their vaccination status.
If you are the selected candidate, proof of vaccination will be required during new employee orientation on your first day of work.
Employees that are not vaccinated must be tested weekly.Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process:
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:, or call DARS at , or DBVI at
Contact Information
Name:
Samantha Leep
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.
Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS atNote:
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.