Behavioral Health Specialist

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Children's Behavioral Health Bureau (BHB), located withing the Child and Family Service Division (CFSD), at the Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist (Case Manager/Bilingual). The Bureau is responsible for providing comprehensive, trauma informed, culturally responsive mental health and substance use services to help youth, with the support of their parents, thrive in their environments. Services for youth are provided in their homes, school, community and the DHS office. 

This position will provide case management and high-fidelity wraparound, intensive care coordination, for youth with complex behavioral health challenges. The Case Manager is part of a multidisciplinary team which may include therapists, psychiatric providers, and professionals from the schools, courts, child welfare, etc. The Case Manager should have experience working with multi system involved youth, knowledge of Arlington County community resources, experience with mental health and substance use services and case management for youth. 

Arlington County DHS is committed to delivering client services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed manner. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring our clients are approached, engaged and cared for in ways that demonstrate competency, sensitivity and awareness of factors which impact the client experience including but not limited to: cultural identity, gender, racial, and ethnic diversity, religious/spiritual ascription, physical capability, cognitive and literacy levels, sexual orientation, and linguistic needs.

Specific duties include: 

• Making assessment of clients presenting symptoms to identify services needs; 
• Providing treatment planning, risk assessment, and crisis stabilization;
• Meeting with clients in community-based locations (i.e. home, school, etc.);
• Linking clients to resources in the community to support behavioral health stability;
• Transporting clients to community services and resources as needed; 
• Leading psycho-educational groups;
• Facilitating and/or participating in team meetings and setting intervals as scheduled;
• Providing case management to clients who need supportive funding from the Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT);
• Providing High Fidelity Wraparound/Intensive Care Coordination to an identified caseload of youth and families; 
• Monitoring the quality of wraparound implementation, including monitoring the progress of the child and family team goals;
• Completing all required documentation (i.e. treatment plans, progress notes, monthly and quarterly reports, etc.) accurately and in a timely manner to ensure compliance with clinical, funding, and program licensing regulations and standards. 

The successful candidate will apply previous work experience with the children to work with community agencies, professionals, and family members. 

Minimums: 

• Completion of the requirements for a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a clinical discipline such as Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Art Therapy, or other directly related clinical discipline;
• Two years experience providing behavioral health services to the child population; 
• Meets the criteria of and register with the State as a Qualified Mental Health Professional- (QMHP) within 60 days of hire (ref: ); and 
• Language proficiency: English and Spanish. 

Substitution: A Master's degree may substitute for the experience requirement. 

Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following: 

• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a clinical discipline such as Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Art Therapy, or other directly related clinical discipline; and/or
• Experience providing case management services to youth with a serious emotional/mental illness/substance use in an outpatient or community-based setting; and/or 
• Experience with (and/or certification) in High Fidelity Wraparound/Intensive Care Coordination

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

An online application is required. 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. 

A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information. 

Must complete pre-hire federal background check and State of Virginia Central Registry check. 

An assessment of oral Spanish proficiency will be required before a candidate can be appointed to ta bilingual position. The incumbent in the position(s) will receive the language pay premium on all hours worked and on paid leave hours. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Work Hours: Specific work hours will be discussed during the interview process with the supervisor to meet program and client needs. Some positions may require holidays, nights, and/or weekend shifts. Work will be performed at locations throughout the County including client homes, hospitals, schools and other facilities. 

Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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