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Behavioral Health Senior Clinician

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Behavioral Health Senior Clinician

Salary

$77,640.16 - $129,399.50 Annually

Location

FAIRFAX (EJ27), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

25-01093

Department

Family Services

Opening Date

05/24/2025

Closing Date

6/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S27

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

This position includes a signing bonus of $2,500 (full-time) for new county hires.

Under the general supervision of the Behavioral Health Supervisor, this position serves as a clinical coordinator and member of the Professional Development and Training Team. Provides support to staff performing direct services and casework to individuals and families receiving services from divisions within the Department of Family Services which include Adult and Aging; Children, Youth, and Families; and Domestic and Sexual Violence Services. Provides individual and group clinical supervision to direct services staff seeking clinical licensure. Keeps records and documentation of clinical supervision and training. Provides clinical expertise to support staff's accrual of supervised hours needed to gain clinical licensure. Coordinates with administrative supervisor as needed; participates in team and agency-level meetings; and other duties essential to supporting staff seeking clinical licensure. Ensures agency goals, policies and procedures are met and that program remains in compliance with all DFS, local and state and federal regulations. This position is responsible for agencywide coordination, development and execution of targeted, strategic professional and organizational learning strategies, programs and initiatives focused on increasing the department's employee capacities necessary to accomplish the departmental mission, and vision in accordance with its five core values - people-focused, equity, accountability, partnership, and innovation. In addition, this position is responsible for the coordination, implementation and monitoring of the DFS student internship program. Requires a person currently licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the Commonwealth of Virginia to provide clinical supervision to our staff who are pursuing their LCSW.

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 description.)

Consults with professionals on a variety of problems including delivery of needed services for clinically complex cases;

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.)

Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of the psychological and social development of the individual;

Thorough knowledge of intake procedures, social history development, and interviewing techniques;

Thorough knowledge of major schools of treatment of emotionally and socially disturbed individuals;

Knowledge of psychiatric, psychological, and/or sociological terminology and concepts;

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public and private sector organizations, community groups, and the general public;

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited college with a master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or nursing; plus two years of clinical experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Possession of a current license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a Child Protective Services Registry check screening to the satisfaction of the employer.

This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Three or more years of clinical experience within human services programs

One or more years of experience providing clinical supervision

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Incumbent must be able to use technology to perform duties related to this position which include (but are not limited to) Microsoft Office, electronic meeting platforms to host meetings and training, and have the ability to enter data and create written reports.

All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

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 (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) ) and we are committed to providing county services to individuals regardless of English proficiency. Qualified candidates who are bilingual in English and another language are encouraged to apply for this job opportunity.

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. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.

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