Behavioral Health Specialist II - Youth & Family

Salary : $70,711.26 - $117,851.76 Annually

Location : ALEXANDRIA (KP10), VA

Job Type: FT Salary W BN

Job Number: 25-00084

Department: Community Services Board

Opening Date: 01/04/2025

Closing Date: 1/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade: S25

Posting Type: Open to General Public

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$2,500 Sign-On Bonus*
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. Attends and participates in required 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.

More information about CSB Services may be found at (fairfaxcounty.gov).

Here are some of additional benefits CSB employees enjoy:

• *This position includes a signing bonus for qualified new merit county employees in the amount of $2,500 (full-time).
• The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () 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.
• License/Certification Reimbursement - Reimbursement for job related licenses and/or certifications once per year.
• To find out more about the benefits of working with Fairfax County Government, please visit the

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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.)

• Maintains a diverse caseload of clients with a variety of substance use, developmental disabilities and/or mental illnesses;
• 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;
• 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;
• Provides entry, navigation and/or referral services for individuals, families and other concerned persons;
• 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 1,500 hours of clinical experience;
OR a bachelor's degree and a valid QMHP 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.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• 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 Children and Adolescent (QMHP-C) - within 1 month of hire
• Qualified Mental Health Case Manager (QMHCM)- within 1 month of hire

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field.
• Experience working with Office of Children's Services (CSA).
• Experience in leading and/or facilitation team-based planning meetings.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel unassisted county wide to participate in meetings, trainings, and supervision at various locations including schools, courts, and county offices. 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. EEO/AA/TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Commuter Benefit Program
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered that you have a degree in the previous question, please indicate your area of study below. If you do not have a degree, please select "not applicable."

• Psychology
• Social work
• Counseling
• Nursing
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

03

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you or you do not possess a degree, enter "N/A".

04

How many hours of clinical experience do you have?(Clinical experience means providing direct clinical services, such as individual or group clinical therapy/counseling, milieu management, or mental health skill building. Additional education may not substitute for clinical experience.)

• None
• Less than 500 hours
• 500 to less than 1500 hours
• 1500 or more hours

05

Are you certified in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)? Details regarding QMHP can be found on https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/counseling/counseling_QMHP.htm

• Yes
• No
• No, but eligible

06

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience with the Children's Services Act in Virginia?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of experience do you have in performing case management?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than four years
• Four to less than six years
• Six or more years

09

How familiar are you with various community-based supports and services in the Northern Virginia area?

• Unfamiliar
• Limited Knowledge
• Proficient Knowledge

10

Please indicate which of the following license(s) you possess in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Clinical Psychologist
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner
• Currently pursuing
• None of the above

Required Question