Behavioral Health Specialist II - Jail Court Based Services
Behavioral Health Specialist II - Jail Court Based Services
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$2500 SignOn Bonus*
We are hiring for a Behavioral Health Specialist II position to support the efforts of Diversion First. Youll be a part of a team of diverse professionals helping individuals who have had contact with the criminal justice system transform their lives and achieve recovery. We strive to create a work environment that facilitates professional growth by broadening your skill base with extensive training and development modeling best practices in employee relations employee recognition programs and advancement opportunities along with providing a highly competitive wage and benefits package. Since 1969 the FairfaxFalls Church Community Services Board has served individuals of all ages who have mental illness substance use disorders serious emotional and/or developmental disabilities. Our vision aligned with the goals of One Fairfax is that everyone in our community has the support needed to live a healthy fulfilling life. Fairfax County is a dynamic and diverse community spanning over 400 square miles. With over 1.2 million residents Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction in Virginia. Operating as part of Fairfax County governmentshuman services system the CSB provides a wide array of services offering opportunities for career growth and advancement.
More information about CSB Services may be found atFairfaxFalls Church Community Services Board Community Services Board
Adult Detention Center Forensic Release Planner
The Forensic Release Planner (Behavioral Health Specialist II) is a clinician on a multidisciplinary team where coworkers are therapist/case managers medical staff peer support specialists and criminal justice system partners. Serving as a primary therapist/case manager provides a wide range of professional treatment services to diagnostically culturally and socioeconomically diverse client populations with serious mental illness substance use emotional and cooccurring disorders as well as developmental disabilities.
This position will screen and access the psychiatric medical social services employment and residential needs as well as risk factors of individuals with serious mental illness at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center (ADC). Will coordinate care with community providers and community supervision agencies including the exchange of treatment records communication of treatment need and linking the individual with available services and supports upon release from the ADC. Works with the individual for at least 30 days postrelease from the ADC to ensure a smooth transition to the community and connection to services. Works with individuals incarcerated at the ADC who have been transferred to a State Hospital and in the community after being released from the ADC. This position will require work in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and the community. Community work will include driving clients to different appointments and housing locations throughout the county.
The positions work hours may include weekend and evening hours as well as some holidays. This position is 100 onsite.- Environmental Bonus: This position is eligible for an annual environmental bonus of $5408 for fulltime positions.
Here are some of the benefits CSB employees enjoy:- *These positions include a signing bonus for new merit county hires of $2500 (fulltime).
- 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 IndoEuropean and others and CSB recognizes that staff competence speaking a variety of languages is necessary to meet client needs. We encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply. A foreign language skills stipend of up to $1300/year (fulltime) may be given for qualified bilingual 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.
- In addition to recognize and reinforce the importance of professional development and enhance future recruitment of licensed professionals if approved the licensure supervisors will receive a stipend of $1500 paid out biweekly over a 12month period whether for one or more Department of Health licensure candidates.
- 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 CSB Careers Page.
Note: To learn more about Jail & CourtBased Services please view our videohere.Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an allinclusive 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 clients 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 clients 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 allinclusive 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 coworkers 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 bachelors degree in psychology social work nursing counseling or a related field plus 1500 hours of clinical experience;
OR a bachelors degree and a valid Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) certification or Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) certification plus 1500 hours of clinical experience;
OR a masters degree in psychology social work nursing counseling or a related field plus 500 hours of clinical experience.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:- Valid motor vehicle drivers license with fewer than six demerit points (or the equivalent in another State) maintained throughout employment with CSB
- First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of appointment and maintained throughout CSB employment
- Qualified Mental Health Professional Adult (QMHPA) (Required within 1 month)
- Qualified Mental Health Case Manager (QMHCM) (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 records check and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter.
This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- At least one year of experience providing behavioral health services in community settings.
- Experience with providing behavioral health services to individuals receiving treatment with Mental Health Disorders Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and/or Cooccurring disorders (COD).
- 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.
- Masters degree in psychology social work counseling or a related field.
- Licensed or licenseeligible 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The Adult Detention Center (ADC) is not barrier free. Ability to attend offsite meetings and training. Ability to communicate with others and make clinical observations. Ability to drive and travel to numerous locations including some travel within Virginia. Ability to use keyboard driven equipment. Communicate effectively orally and in writing and observe process and document clinical information. Ability to access input and retrieve computer data. Ability to walk significant distances within multiple buildings climb stairs and respond to physical requirements necessary to comply with security and safety regulations. 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. TTY. EEO/AA/TTY.#LIAP1
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
