Behavioral Health Supervisor- Supportive Community Residential Services

Job Announcement

Works as part of the Supportive Community Residential Services (SCRS.) Manages services within a Residential Intensive Care (RIC) program. RIC Central is a community-based program providing twelve hours of daily support to male and female adults living in four homes in the community in the Annandale area of Fairfax County. This clinical team is highly collaborative and works independently while utilizing supervision appropriately and effectively. We are seeking a candidate experienced with serving adults with co-occurring serious mental illness, substance abuse, and physical health disorders, and the ability to coach new staff in the use of evidence based and best practices. Partnering with the program manager, the supervisor position also monitors program compliance with licensure, third party payers, and other stakeholder expectations and requirements. Working under the Behavioral Health Supervisor is a dynamic team of Behavioral Health Specialists and relief staff, and the team partners with an on-site LPN and a team psychiatrist. As a member of the management team structure, program supervisors are included in the management team structure and decision-making. Additionally, SCRS supervisors enjoy additional monthly meetings with other RIC supervisors for collaboration and support. If you feel ready for some professional growth or want to experience the always interesting world of residential services, consider joining our team!

Service provisions are based on client and program need. In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, some positions offer services via telehealth for non-acute services. Other positions offer limited opportunities for telework.

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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.)

• Provides staff supervision for all clinical aspects of the program;
• Plans, assigns, and reviews work of team members;
• Interviews and selects candidates for various positions;
• Performs complex evaluations and makes independent diagnoses using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD) - 10;
• Provides individual, family and group treatment;
• Maintains a caseload of diverse, complex, and high risk individuals;
• Develops treatment plans and adapts treatment interventions and approaches;
• Provides assessment and treatment services to individuals presenting a wide variety of emotional, social, and mental disorders over a range of severity;
• 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 individuals requiring multiple services;
• Develops and implements program activities and services, including training and educational activities;
• Under direction, develops and implements a specialized program which is designed to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of service provision;
• Supervises day-to-day program operations;
• Promotes awareness of program services through presentations;
• Develops and monitors program's policies and procedures;
• Ensures that program is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, regulations, and statutes;
• Mediates and facilitates inter-and intra-program issues needing a systems perspective;
• Plans, recommends, and executes quality initiatives related to mental health standards;
• Monitors and analyzes the impact of psychotropic medication on an individual's functioning and mental status;
• Provides crisis stabilization and crisis management;
• Ensures that a facility is maintained in good operating condition and compliant with health and safety, licensure, and regulatory requirements.

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 humans;
• Thorough knowledge of the elements of a comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment and interviewing techniques;
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to implement recovery oriented practices and person-centered planning;
• Knowledge of major schools of treatment inclusive of substance abuse prevention and treatment methods/techniques;
• Core skills in motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapies;
• Knowledge of psychiatric, psychological, sociological, and addiction terminology and concepts;
• Knowledge of clinical supervisory methods and techniques;
• Knowledge of alcohol and/or drug addiction and the physiological and psychological effects;
• Knowledge of existing referral agencies and community resources;
• Demonstrated case management skills;
• Ability to formulate diagnoses and to diagnostically interpret data obtained from psychological test results, social histories, and interviews;
• Ability to evaluate the severity of individuals' substance use, psychiatric symptoms, and impact on daily functioning; and implement commensurate level of treatment and support;
• Ability to manage a caseload and manage the workflow of the team;
• Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with individuals receiving services and the individuals and families who support them;
• Ability to prepare, produce, and conduct program presentations;
• Ability to develop, implement, manage, and evaluate programs;
• Ability to supervise and train service professionals;
• Ability to successfully perform as a team leader/member;
• Ability to evaluate performance, provide feedback, coach, correct, and implement personnel procedures;
• Ability to function independently in high stress situations;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, supervisors, public and private sector organizations, community groups, and the general public;
• Ability to successfully perform as a team leader/member;
• 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 with at least a master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or nursing plus three years of clinical experience or a doctoral degree in psychology, social, counseling or nursing plus one year 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 Community Services Board employment.
• Medication Administration Assistance Certification within 90 days of appointment.
• Valid driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) maintained throughout employment.
• Licensed 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
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist.

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. Requires a National Provider Identifier.

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

All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be subject to a weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in a behavioral health residential setting working with adults.
• Experience collaborating with multiple human services systems and state program agencies, such as jails, hospitals, day program providers, crisis care settings, and medical providers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community base resources and treatment services.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of the psychological and social development of the individual.
• Experience with and thorough knowledge of intake procedures, social history development, and interviewing techniques.
• Experience with and ability to formulate diagnoses for clients with acute, chronic, severe mental illness.
• Experience with and ability to diagnostically interpret data obtained from psychological test results, social histories, and interventions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to independently transport self and consumers and fulfill duties at various sites. Ability to walk significant distances within multiple buildings, climb stairs, and respond to physical requirements necessary to comply with security and safety regulations. Ability to attend offsite meetings and trainings, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and observe, process, and document clinical information. Ability to access, input, and retrieve computer data. Ability to respond quickly to crisis and remain engaged in a high stress environment when managing staff and clinical challenges. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this 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. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.