Behavioral Health Specialist I- Supportive Community Residential Services

Job Announcement

Works within the Supportive Community Residential Services Division. Provides support services and teaches independent living skills to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders (including substance abuse and intellectual disabilities), completes Medicaid and other billing documentation, provides community integration activities, and transports clients to activities in program vehicles. Forty-hour work schedule; shifts fall between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable working with clients in their homes and in the community. Office and client residences are located in Reston.

Here are some of additional benefits CSB employees enjoy:

• The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% 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.
• To find out more about the benefits of working with Fairfax County Government, please visit the CSB Careers Page.

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Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, sociology, nursing, public health or a related field;
OR a bachelor's degree and a valid Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) certification.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• First Aid and CPR certification, within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout CSB employment;
• MANDT Certifications within three (3) months of hire and annually thereafter;
• Medication Administration Assistance Certification within 90 days of hire;
• Qualified Mental Health Professional - Adult (QMHP-A)- within 1 month of hire;
• Valid motor vehicle driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or the equivalent in another State) maintained throughout employment with CSB.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching independent living skills to individuals with a serious mental illness living in a community or residential setting,
• Current QMHP-A certification.
• Proficient computer literacy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to independently drive vehicles and transport clients; climb stairs, walk, stand, and bend as needed to carry out job duties. Ability to lift and carry up to 15 lbs; observe client behavior/appearance; review and write progress notes in electronic health record (EHR) and staff log. 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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