Behavioral Health Manager - Residential Treatment & Detox Services

Works as part of the Residential Treatment & Detox Services Division. This is an exciting opportunity for hands on management, clinical experience, professional development and potential advancement in a progressive Fairfax County agency. This position is primarily Monday through Friday during business hours as well as on call duties as needed. Some flexibility for coverage needs may be required as needed.

Duties include overseeing the daily functioning of a 12-bed substance use disorder (SUD) residential facility and an 8 bed SUD supportive living program. Overseeing counseling and therapy services, providing crisis intervention, providing staff supervision, and overseeing Medicaid ARTS billing/documentation and authorization standards. Also, building and maintaining rapport with Fairfax County agencies as well as outside agencies. Overseeing and maintaining the electronic health record for residents and for compliance purposes. Work on a multidisciplinary team.

All staff in this program are considered emergency services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergency.)

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.
• To find out more about the benefits of working with Fairfax County Government, please visit the CSB Careers Page.

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.)

• Supervises day-to-day program operations;
• Provides clinical management and senior clinical direction to the program and staff;
• Establishes procedures for intake and assessment, service delivery, case management, record keeping, and the handling of clinical correspondence;
• Leads clinical team meetings; Provides guidance and advises staff and clinical supervisors on difficult and complex cases,  and provides policy guidance and interpretation;
• Evaluates program to ensure effective and efficient service delivery and develops plans to address identified gaps in services;
• Ensures that programs meet all agency, state performance goals and objectives, as well as compliance with all applicable licensing requirements, funding mandates, standards, and regulations;
• Ensures that all programs are in compliance with documentation standards;
• Ensures health and safety of all clients and staff, while following all federal, state, and local regulations and licensing requirements;
• Prepares and/or supervises preparation of reports as needed;
• Develops and implements new service initiatives and/or revises existing services;
• Manages program budget including revenues and expenditures;
• Examines and evaluates individual aspects of cases for program appropriateness;
• Establishes and participates in case-oriented consultative and educative planning with community agencies, groups and schools;
• Provides input to CSB Service Director on service policies and procedures and assists in program development;
• Serves on committees formulating and implementing procedures for the provision of services from multiple service areas and/or human service agencies;
• Represents program/ agency at meetings and activities with citizen groups and community agencies;
• Participates in senior management team and committees;
• Resolves complaints and human rights allegations;
• Responds to reports of adverse incidents or emergency situations, and informs appropriate management personnel of action taken;
• Ensures proper maintenance, safety and security of facilities;
• Participates in planning, implementing and evaluating behavioral health contract services;
• Participates in writing and developing grants.

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;
• Knowledge of various behavioral health treatment and prevention strategies, methods, and techniques;
• Knowledge of intake procedures, social history development, and interviewing techniques;
• Knowledge of psychiatric, psychological, and/or sociological terminology and concepts;
• Knowledge of alcohol and drug addiction and the physiological and psychological effects;
• Knowledge of co-occurring developmental disabilities;
• Knowledge of managed care and Medicaid requirements;
• Knowledge of referral agencies and community resources;
• Knowledge of budgetary procedures;
• Ability to develop, coordinate, and manage behavioral health programs;
• Ability to plan, develop, and evaluate a variety of evidence based service delivery options;
• Ability to manage, train, and supervise a variety of clinical and support staff;
• Ability to provide consultation in areas of clinical expertise;
• Ability to compile and analyze data and draw sound conclusions;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, public and private sector organizations, community groups and the general public;
• Ability to lead/motivate a workforce to achieve program objectives;
• Ability to work as a team member/leader and develop teamwork in others;
• Ability to conduct performance evaluations and implement personnel policies and procedures;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field, plus five years of related professional experience, of which two, years must have been in a supervisory role.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• First Aid and CPR certification within three (3) months of appointment and maintained throughout employment;
• Medication Administration Assistance Certification within three (3) months of appointment and annually thereafter;
• Valid motor vehicle driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) and maintained throughout employment.
• Licensed 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.

 
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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years managerial or supervisory experience in an SUD/COD (co-occurring disorder) setting or equivalent
• Experience with overseeing or managing programs that bill Medicaid

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Must be able to drive a county vehicle. Ability to observe client behavior/appearance and converse with clients and co-workers.  Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, and write as needed to complete duties of the job. 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.