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Behavioral Health Specialist II - Youth and Family Engagement

Fairfax County Government
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$1875 Sign-On Bonus*
This position is with Youth and Family Outpatient Services supporting both the Chantilly Center and Northwest Center and is for 30 hours per week (.75 FTE). Provides outreach, engagement and case coordination of youth with mental health, substance misuse and intellectual disabilities. With the appropriate credentialing, this position may also provide case management and evidence-Based interventions in individual, family, and group modalities; assessing client needs; service planning; linking clients to community supports, service coordination with other agencies; and participating in comprehensive services act functions. Case management responsibilities include monitoring treatment compliance, monitoring effectiveness of medication, advocating for client's changing needs, developing a crisis plan for the client at risk, and helping older adolescents plan for transition to adult services either within the CSB or into the community. Additional duties include: monitoring consumer and family treatment plan progress; using collaborative documentation to enter clinical services notes; managing length of stay within clinical services in accordance with progress, service needs, service usage and other requirements; maintaining accurate and detailed clinical database records and other documentation according to all local, state and federal standards; performing utilization management activities relating to requirements of insurance companies, Medicaid, and CSB other policies and procedures; and providing clinical services to our community partners, possibly at different locations. Supervision for licensure may be provided.

Note:  This position is .75 FTE (30 hours per week) with full-time health and prorated leave benefits. Work schedule is flexible during the week and requires one evening until 7pm.

Here are some of additional benefits CSB employees enjoy:
 

  • *Includes a signing bonus for new merit county employees in the amount of $1,875 (75% FTE).
  • 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.
  • The CSB may provide 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 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 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 client's 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 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:

  • Qualified Mental Health Professional - Child (QMHP-C) - within 3 months of hire
  • Qualified Mental Health Case Manager (QMHCM) - 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, 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:

  • Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field.
  • At least one year of experience in case management with children and adolescents.
  • Experience with providing behavioral health services to youth with Mental Health Disorders, Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and/or Co-occurring disorders (COD) in a community outpatient setting.
  • 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; verbal and written communication skills; and clinical skills and abilities.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is located in office. Ability to access, input and retrieve computer data. 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.