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Behavioral Health Specialist Ii
2 months ago
$2,500 Sign On Bonus*
Serves on the Fairfax-Falls Church CSB's Intensive Case Management (ICM) Team, you will have an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment providing services to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. This interdisciplinary team provides comprehensive services that include clinical and community case management, crisis intervention and stabilization as well as help to obtain and maintain entitlements, resources, and services to meet basic needs. The team includes a supervisor, nurse, psychiatric provider, senior clinician, and behavioral health case managers. Provides engagement and treatment services in a variety of community settings such as homes, shelters, employment sites, jails, and hospitals. Must be able to document all services in a timely manner and ensures a tightly coordinated treatment plan by collaborating with the individual, support systems, primary care providers/specialists, other ICM team members, and other stakeholders in the individual's recovery. Intensive case management services are highlighted by a strong emphasis on recovery, advocacy, empowerment, and partnership. The team is driven by a commitment to helping individuals gain control of their recovery by effectively managing all aspects of their lives in order 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 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and CSB recognizes that staff competence speaking a variety of languages is necessary to meet client needs. We encourage candidate's bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply. A foreign language skills stipend of up to $1,300/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.To find out more about the benefits of working with Fairfax County Government, please visit the CSB Careers Page.
Note: To learn more about careers that make a difference, watch our video "CSB Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Providing Care."
Effective July 13, 2024, compensation plans will be increased by 2% (market rate adjustment):
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.) Makes behavioral health diagnoses using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, International Classification of Diseases or other diagnostic tools as required;Maintains a diverse caseload of clients with a variety of substance use, developmental disabilities and/or mental illnesses;Develops client and/or family centered therapeutic treatment plans, with consideration given to the nature and severity of the behavioral health problem, family, cultural and employment related circumstances, legal involvement, individual and family histories, physical condition, and other pertinent factors;Implements therapeutic treatment plan under clinical supervision;Conducts independent behavioral health intakes and assessments;Provides individual, group, and/or family treatment under supervision;Collaborates with service professionals inside and outside of the Community Services Board;Adapts and modifies treatment interventions as indicated;Provides case management, outreach and engagement services as needed;Conducts wellness and health promotion services;Maintains all electronic health records according to federal, state and department regulations, ensuring that records of clients on their caseload are complete, accurate and comprehensive;Advocates on behalf of clients regarding rights and needed services;Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with representatives of community groups and public and private agencies;Assesses and monitors the impact of medication on client's functioning and consults with medical professionals as needed;Administers medication as ordered by a physician in accordance with department regulations;Provides crisis stabilization and crisis management with support and supervision as needed;Provides ongoing risk assessments for dangerousness to self and others with support and supervision as needed;Provides entry, navigation and/or referral services for individuals, families and other concerned persons;Prepares and administers behavioral health educational curricula;Testifies in court to regarding client's services, progress and recommendations as required.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.) Knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of behavioral health services and social development of the individual;Knowledge of evidence based behavioral health treatment methods;Knowledge of psychological, physiological and psychiatric terminology, theories and practices;Knowledge of assessment processes, methods of gathering social history and interviewing techniques;Knowledge of existing public and private agencies and community resources;Ability to formulate diagnoses and appropriate treatment plan;Ability to perform behavioral health and risk assessments and apply evidence based/informed treatment approaches/modalities;Ability to manage a caseload;Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with clients;Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public and privateorganizations, community groups, and the general public;Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
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:Valid motor vehicle driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or the equivalent in another State) maintained throughout employment with CSB;MANDT Certifications within 3 months of appointment and annually thereafter;First Aid and CPR certification, within 3 months of appointment and maintained throughout CSB employmentMedication Administration Assistance Certification, within 3 months of appointmentQualified Mental Health Professional - Adult (QMHP-A), within 1 month of appointmentQualified 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.
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 for assistance. TTY EEO/AA/TTY.
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