Behavioral Health Supervisor - Jail & Court Based Services

Fairfax County • Fairfax (Fj23), VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Supervisor supports Diversion First and works with a multidisciplinary team serving individuals who have had contact with the criminal justice system. The role provides professional treatment services to diagnostically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse clients with serious mental illness, substance use, emotional, co-occurring, and developmental disorders. Services may include individual, group, and family therapy, assessment, crisis stabilization, case management, and court testimony. The supervisor maintains detailed documentation in an Electronic Health Record in accordance with applicable performance contracts, licensing expectations, and state, local, and federal requirements.

For the Adult Detention Center Jail Based Team, the supervisor is one of three clinical and administrative supervisors and supervises a multidisciplinary team that may include Behavioral Health Specialists, a Senior Clinician, and a Behavioral Health Nurse/Case Manager. The supervisor provides clinical staff supervision, manages team workflow and day-to-day program operations, and supports program development, quality initiatives, and regulatory compliance. The position is onsite at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. Work may include evenings, weekends, holidays, on-call availability, overtime, and emergency or essential-services reporting during inclement weather or other emergencies.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology, counseling, or nursing and at least three years of clinical experience; or a doctoral degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or nursing and at least one year of clinical experience.
• Must be eligible for licensure to practice in Virginia as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner, or Licensed Nurse Practitioner.
• Valid driver’s license with fewer than six demerit points, or equivalent in another state, maintained throughout employment.
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) credential within one month of hire.
• CPR certification within three months of hire.
• National Provider Identifier required.
• Must complete criminal background, Child Protective Services Registry, driving record, and sanction screening checks to the employer’s satisfaction.
• TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter.
• Must maintain ability to practice as a Medicare provider; licensed providers may not opt out of Medicare.
• Extensive knowledge of human psychological and social development principles, theories, and methods.
• Thorough knowledge of comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement recovery-oriented practices and person-centered planning.
• Knowledge of treatment approaches, including substance abuse prevention and treatment methods; core motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy skills.
• Knowledge of psychiatric, psychological, sociological, and addiction terminology and concepts; alcohol and drug addiction and their physiological and psychological effects.
• Knowledge of clinical supervisory methods and techniques, referral agencies, and community resources.
• Demonstrated case management skills and ability to manage a caseload and team workflow.
• Ability to formulate diagnoses and interpret psychological test results, social histories, and interview data.
• Ability to evaluate substance use and psychiatric symptom severity and their effects on daily functioning, and implement an appropriate level of treatment and support.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain effective relationships with service recipients and their support networks.
• Ability to prepare and conduct program presentations and develop, implement, manage, and evaluate programs.
• Ability to supervise and train service professionals and function effectively as a team leader or member.
• Ability to evaluate performance, provide feedback and coaching, and implement personnel procedures.
• Ability to function independently in high-stress situations and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, organizations, community groups, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to walk significant distances within multiple buildings, climb stairs, and meet physical requirements necessary to comply with security and safety regulations.
• Ability to observe, process, and document clinical information; access, input, and retrieve computer data; and attend off-site meetings and training. Duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Shift schedule may include evenings, weekends, and holidays; on-call availability is required and overtime may be required.
• This is an emergency/essential services position requiring reporting 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 working within the criminal justice system, such as courts, jail, or probation.
• Experience providing behavioral health services to individuals receiving treatment for mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Experience interpreting and following work processes and procedures, working with other service agencies, and working in a team environment.
• Experience communicating effectively with diverse bilingual or multilingual populations and using language-access tools in a behavioral health setting.
• Licensed to practice in Virginia as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner, or Licensed Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clinical aspects of the program and multidisciplinary team members.
• Plan, assign, and review team members’ work; interview and select candidates for positions.
• Conduct complex evaluations and make independent diagnoses using DSM and ICD-10 criteria.
• Provide individual, family, and group treatment, and maintain a caseload of diverse, complex, and high-risk individuals.
• Develop treatment plans and adapt treatment interventions and approaches.
• Assess and treat individuals presenting a wide range of emotional, social, and mental disorders.
• Consult with professionals on service delivery for clinically complex cases and serve as a liaison to community agencies.
• Develop and implement program activities and services, including training and educational activities.
• Supervise day-to-day program operations and develop and monitor program policies and procedures.
• Promote awareness of program services through presentations.
• Ensure program compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, regulations, and statutes.
• Mediate and facilitate inter- and intra-program issues requiring a systems perspective.
• Plan, recommend, and execute quality initiatives related to mental health standards.
• Monitor and analyze the impact of psychotropic medication on individuals’ functioning and mental status.
• Provide crisis stabilization and crisis management.
• Maintain detailed Electronic Health Record documentation and prepare records and reports.
• Ensure facilities are maintained in good operating condition and comply with health, safety, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate staff performance, provide feedback and coaching, and implement personnel procedures.
• Attend off-site meetings and training as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive wage and benefits package.
• Extensive training and development, professional growth, and advancement opportunities.
• Annual environmental bonus of $5,408 for full-time Jail Based Team positions.
• Qualified bilingual employees may receive a foreign-language skills stipend of up to $1,600 per year for full-time employment.
• Approved licensure supervisors may receive a $1,500 stipend, paid biweekly over 12 months, for supervising one or more Department of Health licensure candidates.
• Annual reimbursement for job-related licenses and/or certifications.
• Employee recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

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