Behavioral Health Specialist II - Jail & Court Based Services

Fairfax County • Alexandria (Kp10), VA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position works within our Diversion Engagement Team. This team supports individuals designated as high utilizers of Emergency Services, Wellness Circle, the Adult Detention Center, and Fairfax County Court Services by providing engagement and monitoring services to both encourage and support people connect to ongoing mental health and substance use treatment in order to avoid repetitive hospitalization and/or incarceration. This team supports the efforts of Diversion First and works collaboratively with emergency services, hospital discharge planners, other CSB teams, and client’s natural support systems. Clinical services provided include outreach and engagement, case coordination, and risk assessment and crisis intervention. Diversion Engagement is a community-based program and work will take place in hospitals, crisis stabilization programs, CSB Emergency Services, Fairfax County Judicial Complex, and other community-based settings. Service provisions are based on client and program need. Some positions offer services via telehealth for non-acute services. Other positions offer limited opportunities for telework. Teleworking options may vary by position. More information about CSB Services may be found at Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board | Community Services Board (fairfaxcounty.gov)

Requirements

• 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
• Valid motor vehicle driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or the equivalent in another State) maintained throughout employment with CSB
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) (within 30 days of hire)
• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, a driving records 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)

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience providing behavioral health services in community settings
• 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
• Master's degree, or enrollment in a master’s program, in psychology, social work, counseling, or related fields
• Licensed or license-eligible 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Foreign language skills stipend of up to $1560/year (full-time) may be given for qualified bi-lingual employees
• Clinical supervision for employees who are registered as licensed eligible mental health
• Stipend of $1,500 paid out biweekly over a 12-month period for licensure supervisors
• License/Certification Reimbursement - Reimbursement for job related licenses and/or certifications once per year

What This Job Offers

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