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Behavioral Health Specialist II- Assertive Community Treatment Services

Salary

$70,711.26 - $117,851.76 Annually

Location

8119 HOLLAND ROAD ALEXANDRIA (MN25), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

25-01085

Department

Community Services Board

Opening Date

05/24/2025

Closing Date

6/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S25

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus*

The South County Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team has a current opening for a Behavioral Health II specialist to provide intensive case management services to adults with serious mental illness (SMI) and co-occurring disorders. The ACT South Behavioral Health Specialist II position is responsible for assessing needs, determining the best course of treatment with the individual’s input and agreement, and delivering targeted interventions to meet needs prioritized by the individual.

Delivers community-based treatment as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing rehabilitation, case management, crisis intervention and stabilization, support services, as well as supportive counseling to persons with serious mental illness. The clinician in this position documents all delivered services in a timely manner and ensures that a well-coordinated service plan is created with input from the individual, natural supports, other team members, primary care providers, and other stakeholders in the individual's recovery.

The ACT program is designed to deliver comprehensive and effective services to SMI individuals whose needs have not been well met by traditional service delivery approaches (i.e., outpatient services). Recovery-oriented services are provided by all ACT team members via individual, side-by-side, family, and group modalities in mostly non-traditional community/outreach venues (e.g., unsheltered settings, homeless shelters, jails, hospitals, private homes, job sites, etc.). Community outreach and engagement to seriously mentally ill adults who have difficulty engaging in behavioral health services will be an essential function of this position. The selected candidate must be able to observe, process, and document clinical information; as well as be able to work independently and/or in conjunction with other team members and external partners.

ACT South is based in the Mount Vernon Area of Fairfax County at the Gartlan Center (8119 Holland Rd. Alexandria, VA 22306). Program hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays. This position typically works one weekend every 4-5 weeks and one weekly p.m. shift (12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.). The team coordinates holiday coverage on a rotating basis. This position is also required to participate in the on-call rotation, along with other team members, to ensure 24/7 year-round services are available to those served by ACT South.

Here are some of additional benefits CSB employees enjoy:

+ *This position includes a signing bonus for new merit county employees into the Behavioral Health Specialist II classification only, in the amount 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 (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) ) 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.

+ In addition, to recognize and reinforce the importance of professional development and enhance future recruitment of licensed professionals, if approved, the licensure supervisors will receive a stipend of $1,500 paid out biweekly over a 12-month period whether for one or more Department of Health licensure candidates.

+ License/Certification Reimbursement - Reimbursement for job related licenses and/or certifications once per year.

+ To find out more about the benefits of working with Fairfax County Government, please visit the CSB Careers Page (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/careers) .

Note: To learn more about careers that make a difference, watch our video "CSB Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Providing Care."

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 private organizations, 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 Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) certification or Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) 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 90 days of appointment and annually thereafter;

+ First Aid and CPR certification, within 90 days of appointment and maintained throughout CSB employment;

+ Medication Administration Assistance Certification within 90 days 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.

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 in an ACT team.

+ Experience providing case management services to severely mentally ill adults.

+ Experience delivering community based mental health services to adults with mental illness.

+ Homeless outreach and engagement experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to drive a car, communicate with clients, and observe and report on client behavior. Ability to sit, walk, stand and bend, write as needed to complete duties. Ability to observe client's appearance and communicate with co-workers. Ability to operate a computer to enter and retrieve data/read 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. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.

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