Behavioral Health Supervisor- Behavioral Health Outpatient Services

Job Announcement

Supports our Behavioral Health Outpatient & Case Management Services Division. You will work as part of and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team providing adult outpatient community based mental health services to residents of the Fairfax-Falls Church catchment area. Provides clinical and administrative supervision to a Behavioral Health and Outpatient (BHOP) Team, while reviewing customer service and addressing concerns as they arise. Provides quality assurance, reviews charts to meet state and federal standards, assures billing adherence and arranges hiring panel interviews to include training new staff. Also facilitates weekly multi-disciplinary meetings, supervises day-to-day program operations, conducts annual performance reviews and career development plans, implements disciplinary steps as appropriate, participates in site management, and provides coverage for BHOP manager as needed. Provides supervision of and direct services to a complex and multi-cultural population of adult persons age 18+, with co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders, severe mental illness, and developmental delays.

The incumbent should have expert level skills in risk and bio-psycho-social assessments, crisis intervention, case management, therapy, and evidence based clinical interventions. Additionally, they should have knowledge of the CSB, county, and community resources. Collaborates with client/family/care providers, with strong engagement and outreach skills. Be able to conduct outreach and engagement with private community providers and hospitals and have strong presentation skills.

This announcement may be used for multiple positions at CSB, with an immediate need to fill two supervisor positions: one for the BHOP Gartlan Mental Health Case Management/Outpatient team and the second for the BHOP Gartlan Intensive Stabilization Unit. The Intensive Stabilization Unit specializes in care of acute or symptomatic individuals transitioning back into the community or at risk of hospitalization. The teams operate a milieu-based program currently in-person 3 days per week for 3-4 hours per day, in addition to case management services.

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 CSB 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 the CSB provides a wide array of services offering opportunities for career growth and advancement.
 
 

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.
• 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 $1,500 paid out biweekly over a 12-month 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.

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Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college with at least a master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or nursing plus three years of clinical experience or a doctoral degree in psychology, social, counseling or nursing plus one year of clinical experience.
 
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) and must be maintained throughout employment with Community Services Board.
• Current license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia in one of the following:
• Licensed as a 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 of hire

 
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a 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. Requires a National Provider Identifier.
• Additional Work Schedule Requirements: Work a minimum of one evening per week.
• This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in clinical and administrative supervision.
• Certification in Clinical Supervision a plus.
• Combination of training and/or experience providing services to priority population.
• Experience working with co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders, and the severely mentally ill.
• Experienced and competent in crisis management.
• Significant experience providing individual and group evidence-based treatments or prior experience with milieu.
• Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) a plus.
• Culturally competent.
• Computer and MS Office proficiency

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is located in community and office. Ability to access, input, and retrieve computer data. Ability to independently transport self and consumers and fulfill duties at various sites. 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.