Behavioral Health Senior Clinician - Veterans Treatment Docket Coordinator

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Behavioral Health Senior Clinician - Veterans Treatment Docket Coordinator

Salary

$77,640.16 - $129,399.50 Annually

Location

FAIRFAX (FJ16), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

24-02292

Department

Community Services Board

Opening Date

09/21/2024

Closing Date

10/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S27

Posting Type

Open to General Public

• Description

• Benefits

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Job Announcement

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus*

This senior clinician position is a Treatment Coordinator for the Veterans Treatment Docket. The Fairfax County Treatment Courts are part of the county's Diversion First (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/diversion-first) efforts through a partnership with the Fairfax County Courts, Fairfax County Sheriff's Office, Virginia Department of Corrections, Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney's Office, Office of the Public Defender, and various community providers.

This position is part of a muti-agency team and works alongside professionals from all Fairfax County Diversion First agencies. The Treatment Coordinator’s role on this team is to serve as a clinical evaluator and primary treatment coordinator for individuals with substance use disorders and mental health disorders in the Veterans Treatment Docket program. Duties include completing intake assessment and diagnostic formation, risk assessment, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, care coordination, and advocacy and linkage to appropriate level of care and services in the community to include Veterans Affairs, other CSB programs, community treatment programs, peer organizations and other recovery supports. Will also create and manage group and family treatment to diagnostically, culturally, and socio-economically diverse individuals.

Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of community resources and be able to effectively navigate resources in the interest of the individual. This position requires a commitment to high quality customer service to justice involved individuals and will have regular contact with individuals in the court, the jail, and the community.

Since 1969, the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/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 government's human services system (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health-humanservices/) the CSB provides a wide array of services offering opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Position may be underfilled as a Behavioral Health Clinician in Residence; the underfill requirements are stated below in the Employment Standards section.

More information about CSB Services may be found at Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board Community Services Board (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/) (fairfaxcounty.gov).

Here are some of the benefits CSB employees enjoy:

• *These positions include a one-time signing bonus for 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 (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) ) 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.

• 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 $1,500 paid out biweekly over a 12-month period whether for one or more Department of Health licensure candidates.

• To find out more about the benefits of working with Fairfax County Government, please visit the CSB Careers Page (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/careers) .

Note: To learn more about careers that make a difference, watch our video "CSB Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Providing Care."

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.)

• Performs complex evaluations and makes independent diagnoses using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders;

• Provides individual, family and group treatment;

• Maintains a diverse caseload of clients with acute, chronic mental illness;

• Approves and/or implements therapeutic treatment plans;

• Conducts intensive clinical interventions;

• Provides family therapy in a residential setting;

• Recommends, monitors, and coordinates clinical care to non-Community Services Board clients;

• Prepares court-ordered diagnostic and forensic evaluations, including competency to stand trial, sexual abnormality, presentencing, and sanity at time of offense;

• Provides discharge planning and coordination of after-care service plans for clients leaving state, local, and private psychiatric hospitals;

• Collaborates with service professionals as participant/lead of Interdisciplinary Team (IDT);

• 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 clients requiring multiple services;

• Monitors and analyzes the impact of psychotropic medication on client's functioning and mental status;

• Provides risk assessments for dangerousness to self and others;

• Provides crisis stabilization and crisis management.

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 the individual;

• Thorough knowledge of intake procedures, social history development, and interviewing techniques;

• Thorough knowledge of major schools of treatment of emotionally and socially disturbed individuals;

• Knowledge of psychiatric, psychological, and/or sociological terminology and concepts;

• Ability to conduct mental health assessments and apply treatment approaches/modalities;

• Ability to formulate diagnoses for clients with acute, chronic, severe mental illness;

• Ability to diagnostically interpret data obtained from psychological test results, social histories, and interviews;

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public and private sector organizations, community groups, and the general public;

• Ability to monitor and analyze the impact of psychotropic medications;

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited college with a master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or nursing; plus two years of clinical experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Possession of a current license 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.

• CPR/First Aid (Required within 3 months)

• Qualified Mental Health Professional Adult (QMHP-A) (within 1 month of hire)

• Qualified Mental Health Case Manager (QMHCM) (within 1 month of hire)

UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS:

This vacancy may be underfilled at the level of Behavioral Health Clinician in Residence (S26, $73,994.34 - $123,324.03). The employment standards for the Behavioral Health Clinician in Residence are:

• Graduation from an accredited college with a master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or nursing; plus two years of clinical experience.

• Ability to register as a licensed eligible mental health professional within 90 days of the appointment and able to qualify for licensure requirement to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia within 3 years of employment in one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Click here (https://secure.neogov.com/employers/class_spec/detailed_class_specification.cfm?ClassSpecID=1128238) to view the complete details and KSAs for the Behavioral Health Clinician in Residence. Upon completion of an underfill agreement (which will require that the employee meet the employment standards stated above in addition to obtaining competencies and licensures defined by the hiring agency) the employee will be elevated to the level of Behavioral Health Senior Clinician.

Note: A registered licensed eligible mental health professional has been approved by the applicable Virginia health regulatory board as a supervisee in clinical social work or a resident in clinical psychology, professional counseling, substance abuse treatment practice, or marriage and family therapy.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry 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.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least two years of experience providing behavioral health services in community settings.

• Experience working within the criminal justice system (ex: courts, jail, probation)

• Experience with providing behavioral health services to individuals receiving treatment with mental health disorders, substance use disorders (SUD) and/or co-occurring disorders (COD).

• Experience working with Veterans and Veteran organizations.

• 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; and strong clinical skills and abilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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. 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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