Behavioral Health Specialist Ii- Intensive Community Treatment Services at Fairfax County Government
Alexandria, VA
About the Job
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$2,500 Sign On Bonus*
Serves on the Fairfax-Falls Church CSB’s Intensive Case Management (ICM) Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment providing services to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. The team provides comprehensive services that include intensive case management, crisis intervention and stabilization as well as assistance with obtaining and maintaining entitlements, resources, and services to meet basic needs. The team includes a nurse, psychiatrist, senior clinician, supervisor, and behavioral health therapists/case managers. The team provides engagement and treatment services in a variety of community settings such as homes, shelters, employment sites, jails, and hospitals. Intensive case management services are highlighted by a strong emphasis on recovery, advocacy, empowerment, and partnership. The team is driven by a commitment to help individuals assume responsibility for their recovery by independently managing all aspects of their lives to maintain community tenure.
We strive to create a work environment that facilitates professional growth by broadening your skill base with extensive training and development, modeling best practices in employee relations, employee recognition programs and advancement opportunities along with providing a highly competitive wage and benefits package. Since 1969, the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has served individuals of all ages who have mental illness, substance use disorders, serious emotional and/or developmental disabilities. Our vision, aligned with the goals of One Fairfax, is that everyone in our community has the support needed to live a healthy, fulfilling life. Fairfax County is a dynamic and diverse community spanning over 400 square miles. With over 1.2 million residents, Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction in Virginia. Operating as part of Fairfax County government's human services system the CSB provides a wide array of services offering opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Here are some of the benefits CSB employees enjoy:
Note: Work hours for the position are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
To learn more about careers that make a difference, watch our video “CSB Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Providing Care.”
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, nursing, counseling, or a related field, plus 1,500 hours of clinical experience;
OR a bachelor’s degree and a valid QMHP certification plus 1,500 hours of clinical experience;
OR a master’s degree in psychology, social work, nursing, counseling, or a related field plus 500 hours of clinical experience.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, a driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter.
This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to drive a car and conduct out of office visits in homes, hospitals, jails, shelters, or outdoors; communicate with clients and coworkers; observe and report on client appearance and behavior; sit, walk, stand and bend; make clinical interventions in unconventional treatment settings; operate keyboard driven computer equipment; and read data on monitor. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.
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$2,500 Sign On Bonus*
Serves on the Fairfax-Falls Church CSB’s Intensive Case Management (ICM) Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment providing services to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. The team provides comprehensive services that include intensive case management, crisis intervention and stabilization as well as assistance with obtaining and maintaining entitlements, resources, and services to meet basic needs. The team includes a nurse, psychiatrist, senior clinician, supervisor, and behavioral health therapists/case managers. The team provides engagement and treatment services in a variety of community settings such as homes, shelters, employment sites, jails, and hospitals. Intensive case management services are highlighted by a strong emphasis on recovery, advocacy, empowerment, and partnership. The team is driven by a commitment to help individuals assume responsibility for their recovery by independently managing all aspects of their lives to maintain community tenure.
We strive to create a work environment that facilitates professional growth by broadening your skill base with extensive training and development, modeling best practices in employee relations, employee recognition programs and advancement opportunities along with providing a highly competitive wage and benefits package. Since 1969, the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has served individuals of all ages who have mental illness, substance use disorders, serious emotional and/or developmental disabilities. Our vision, aligned with the goals of One Fairfax, is that everyone in our community has the support needed to live a healthy, fulfilling life. Fairfax County is a dynamic and diverse community spanning over 400 square miles. With over 1.2 million residents, Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction in Virginia. Operating as part of Fairfax County government's human services system the CSB provides a wide array of services offering opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Here are some of the benefits CSB employees enjoy:
- *This position includes a signing bonus for new merit county hires of $2,500 (full-time).
- The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others). CSB recognizes that staff competence speaking a variety of languages is necessary to meet client needs and encourages candidate's bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. A foreign language skills stipend of up to $1300/year (full-time) may be given for qualified bi-lingual employees.
- The CSB provides clinical supervision for employees who are registered as licensed eligible mental health in one of the following areas: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Note: Work hours for the position are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
To learn more about careers that make a difference, watch our video “CSB Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Providing Care.”
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, nursing, counseling, or a related field, plus 1,500 hours of clinical experience;
OR a bachelor’s degree and a valid QMHP certification plus 1,500 hours of clinical experience;
OR a master’s degree in psychology, social work, nursing, counseling, or a related field plus 500 hours of clinical experience.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
- MANDT Certifications within 3 months of appointment and annually thereafter;
- First Aid and CPR certification, within 3 months of appointment and maintained throughout CSB employment
- Medication Administration Assistance Certification 3 months of appointment
- Valid motor vehicle driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or the equivalent in another State) maintained throughout employment with CSB.
- Qualified Mental Health Professional - Adult (QMHP-A), within 1 month of appointment
- Qualified Mental Health Case Manager (QMHCM), within 1 month of appointment
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, a driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter.
This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with adults with SMI, Co-Occurring Disorders, and a history of homeless.
- Experience delivering mental health services in the community, including homes, homeless shelters, hospitals, jails, and other non-traditional community settings.
- Knowledge of and experience with community-based resources and treatment services and ability to collaborate with agencies and services.
- Experience with the Housing First and Permanent Supported Housing models.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to drive a car and conduct out of office visits in homes, hospitals, jails, shelters, or outdoors; communicate with clients and coworkers; observe and report on client appearance and behavior; sit, walk, stand and bend; make clinical interventions in unconventional treatment settings; operate keyboard driven computer equipment; and read data on monitor. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.
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