Behavioral Health Specialist Ii - Youth & Family

Job Announcement

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus*

The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) is hiring a Behavioral Health Specialist II position for its Youth & Family Services area. Under clinical and administrative supervision performs diagnostic formulations and complex and comprehensive assessment. Prescribes treatment, provides crisis and care management, discharge planning, consultation, agency representative in the Children’s Services Act (CSA) system. Maintains thorough and current knowledge and familiarity of all CSA policies and procedures and treatment resources (in community and out of community). Provides assistance with crisis care planning, discharge planning, ascertain of community-based supports, managing multiple services and representing the CSB in the CSA process. Completes all clinical and administrative paperwork in a timely manner. Attend and participate in require team-based meetings, program meetings and site meetings. Assist clients in management of completion of all necessary paperwork. In collaboration with community-based and treatment teams, work with other agency representatives to help clients secure necessary services, both private and public, to promote mental health, prosocial skills and healthy community living. Participates in state hospital discharge planning as necessary. Under supervision, recommends, monitors and coordinates clinical care of appropriate intensity and type, adapting and modifying treatment recommendations and approaches consistent with clinical complexity. Maintains detailed clinical charts and confidentiality according to all local, State and Federal standards, regulations and statutes.

Here are some of additional benefits CSB employees enjoy:

• *This position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new merit county employees in the amount of $2,500 (full-time).
• 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 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.

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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 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 one year of clinical experience or Bachelor’s degree and a valid Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) certification plus one year of clinical experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• First Aid and CPR certification, within 90 days of appointment and maintained throughout CSB employment;
• 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 Case Manager (QMHCM) (Required within 1 month)
• Qualified Mental Health Professional Children and Adolescent (QMHP-C) (Required within 1 month)

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.

Additional Work Schedule Requirements: Minimum two evenings per week. The work schedule is subject to change. This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field.
• At least two years of experience providing behavioral health services to youth in community outpatient settings.
• At least one year experience providing substance use treatment to youth.
• Experience with ASAM criteria, Stages of Change, Motivational Interviewing, and other substance use screening tools.
• Experience with providing behavioral health services to youth with Mental Health Disorders, Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and/or Co-occurring disorders (COD) in a community outpatient setting.
• 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, verbal and written communication skills, and clinical skills and abilities.
• Ability to deliver services to a diverse community with complex needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to read data on computer monitor; operate keyboard driven equipment; and lift up to 15 lbs. Ability to travel to attend meetings. Ability to observe, process, and document clinical information and make clinical interventions. 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. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.

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