Behavioral Health Senior Clinician - Behavioral Health Outpatient Services

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus*

This position works as a part of in our Intensive Outpatient Program within our Behavioral Health Outpatient Division, within a state-of-the-art clinical treatment facility where integrated treatment in behavioral health care is on the cutting edge. This Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Treatment provider position primarily serves adults with substance dependence disorders and co-occurring disorders. Provides group therapy treatment as well as individual therapy. Additionally, may also provide case management service to individuals with serious mental illness who may also have developmental disabilities and/or physical illnesses. Functions independently in a multidisciplinary team, as primary clinician/case manager performing a comprehensive array of professional assessment and treatment services for the most acute adult behavioral health population. Case management duties include providing both outpatient and community-based care, completing urinalyses and breathalyzers, linking, monitoring, and collaborating with family and various community partners such as PCPs, probation and parole, court system, department of Ffamily services, etc., maintaining detailed electronic health records, and meeting state, local and federal performance contract expectations. A strong commitment to program development with an approach of "nothing is impossible" is required.

The CSB strives 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 Fairfax-Falls 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 government's human 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 at Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board Community Services Board (fairfaxcounty.gov).

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

Here are some of the benefits CSB employees enjoy:

• *This position includes a 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) 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 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 $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.

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:

• Valid motor vehicle driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) maintained throughout employment with CSB.
• 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.

• 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 license-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.

• 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: May be required to work 3 evenings per week to meet IOP program requirements.
• This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)

• Combination of training and/or experience providing integrated services, to include crisis management, to seriously mentally ill, substance use disorder and/or co-occurring adults.
• Experience applying and knowledge of DSM and ASAM to diagnostic intake procedures.
• Experience with psychotropic medication and its effects, as well as in-depth biopsychosocial history development.
• Certification in substance abuse counseling.
• Experienced and skilled in motivational interviewing and stages of change.
• Experience with and knowledge of alcohol and/or drug addiction and the physiological and psychological effects; knowledge of various substance abuse prevention and treatment methods/techniques.