Behavioral Health Senior Clinician -Jail & Court Based Services

Fairfax County • Fairfax (Fj16), VA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This senior clinician position supports the efforts of Diversion First. You’ll be part of a team of diverse professionals helping individuals who have had contact with the criminal justice system transform their lives and achieve recovery. This position is based at the Fairfax County Courthouse and primarily involves conducting structured clinical interviews, completing comprehensive diagnostic assessments, and preparing initial treatment recommendations for CSB programs using client-specific needs and American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria. Assessments may take place at the Fairfax County Courthouse or at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. This position also monitors some clients who have been referred to the CSB’s Mandatory Outpatient Treatment (MOT) and provides Outpatient Restoration Services to individuals deemed not competent to stand trial. Work hours are Monday–Friday during program hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is located in the Fairfax County Courthouse. 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. To learn more about Jail & Court-Based Services, please view our career video. Position may be underfilled as a Behavioral Health Clinician in Residence; the underfill requirements are stated below in the Employment Standards section.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college with a master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or nursing
• Two years of clinical experience
• Possession of a current license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia in one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner or Licensed Nurse Practitioner
• CPR/First Aid (Required within 3 months)
• Valid motor vehicle driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) and maintained throughout employment with CSB
• Ability to register as a licensed eligible mental health professional within 90 days of the appointment and able to qualify for licensure requirement to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia within 3 years of employment in one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner or Licensed Nurse Practitioner.
• Completion of a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer.
• TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter.
• Requires a National Provider Identifier.
• This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)
• Licensed providers may not “opt out” of being a Medicare provider.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience providing behavioral health services in community settings.
• Experience working within the criminal justice system (ex: courts, jail, probation)
• Experience with providing behavioral health services to individuals receiving treatment with mental health disorders, substance use disorders (SUD) and/or co-occurring disorders (COD).
• Experience with and ability to interpret and follow work processes and procedures; work well with other service agencies; and work well in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; and strong clinical skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex evaluations and makes independent diagnoses using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
• Provides individual, family and group treatment
• Maintains a diverse caseload of clients with acute, chronic mental illness
• Approves and/or implements therapeutic treatment plans
• Conducts intensive clinical interventions
• Provides family therapy in a residential setting
• Recommends, monitors, and coordinates clinical care to non-Community Services Board clients
• Prepares court-ordered diagnostic and forensic evaluations, including competency to stand trial, sexual abnormality, presentencing, and sanity at time of offense
• Provides discharge planning and coordination of after-care service plans for clients leaving state, local, and private psychiatric hospitals
• Collaborates with service professionals as participant/lead of Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
• Consults with professionals on a variety of problems including delivery of needed services for clinically complex cases
• Provides liaison to community agencies to facilitate communication and service provision for clients requiring multiple services
• Monitors and analyzes the impact of psychotropic medication on client's functioning and mental status
• Provides risk assessments for dangerousness to self and others
• Provides crisis stabilization and crisis management

Benefits

• Foreign language skills stipend of up to $1600/year (full-time) may be given for qualified bi-lingual employees.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior