Fairfax County
Behavioral Health Senior Clinician- Behavioral Health Outpatient
Fairfax County, Richmond, Virginia, United States
Sign‑On Bonus
$2,500 Sign‑On Bonus*
This position works as part of a state‑of‑the‑art clinical treatment facility where integrated treatment in behavioral health care is on the cutting edge.
The case management/treatment provider role serves adults with serious mental illness, substance dependence disorders, and co‑occurring disorders, who may also have developmental disabilities and/or physical illnesses.
The incumbent functions independently in a multidisciplinary team as the primary case manager/therapist, performing a comprehensive array of professional assessment and treatment services for the most acute adult behavioral health population.
The position may also support mental health treatment programming to include group therapy modalities.
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 Family Services, etc., maintaining detailed electronic health records, and meeting state, local and federal performance contract expectations.
The successful candidate will possess the ability to conduct assessments tailored to the specific needs of individuals within the SMI (Serious Mental Illness), SUD (Substance Use Disorder), and co‑occurring populations.
The candidate must demonstrate strong expertise in case management, a commitment to adherence to the Recovery Model, and proficiency with Electronic Health Records.
Knowledge of Community Services Boards (CSBs), county resources, and community‑based supports is essential, as is cultural competence in working with diverse populations.
Additionally, the role requires a strong dedication to program development, paired with a "nothing is impossible" mindset.
About Fairfax‑Falls Church Community Services Board 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 since 1969.
The board’s 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 more than 1.2 million residents.
The CSB is part of Fairfax County Government’s human services system and provides a wide array of services offering opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Benefits
The Behavioral Health Senior Clinician classification includes a signing bonus for new merit county employees in the amount of $2,500 (full‑time).
Fairfax County encourages candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply.
A foreign language skills stipend of up to $1,560/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 professionals 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.
For approved licensure supervisors, a stipend of $1,500 paid biweekly over a 12‑month period is available 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.
Job Duties
Perform complex evaluations and make independent diagnoses using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
Provide individual, family, and group treatment.
Maintain a diverse caseload of clients with acute, chronic mental illness.
Approve and/or implement therapeutic treatment plans.
Conduct intensive clinical interventions.
Provide family therapy in a residential setting.
Recommend, monitor, and coordinate clinical care to non‑Community Services Board clients.
Prepare court‑ordered diagnostic and forensic evaluations, including competency to stand trial, sexual abnormality, presentencing, and sanity at time of offense.
Provide discharge planning and coordination of after‑care service plans for clients leaving state, local, and private psychiatric hospitals.
Collaborate with service professionals as participant/lead of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
Consult with professionals on a variety of problems including delivery of needed services for clinically complex cases.
Provide liaison to community agencies to facilitate communication and service provision for clients requiring multiple services.
Monitor and analyze the impact of psychotropic medication on client functioning and mental status.
Provide risk assessments for dangerousness to self and others.
Provide crisis stabilization and crisis management.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of 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.
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
Licensed Nurse Practitioner
A valid motor vehicle driver’s license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) maintained throughout employment with CSB.
Underfill Requirements This vacancy may be underfilled at the level of Behavioral Health Clinician in Residence (S26, $75,474.26–$125,790.50).
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 qualify for licensure to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia within three 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 Licensed Nurse Practitioner.
Upon completion of an underfill agreement the employee will be elevated to the level of Behavioral Health Senior Clinician.
Necessary Special Requirements
The appointee will be required to complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer.
TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter.
Requires a National Provider Identifier.
Licensed providers may not opt out of being a Medicare provider.
Position is emergency/essential services personnel and is required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience providing integrated services to seriously mentally ill, substance use disorder, and/or co‑occurring adults.
Experience in crisis management.
Experience applying and knowledge of DSM and diagnostic intake procedures.
Experience with psychotropic medication and its effects, as well as in‑depth biopsychosocial history development.
Certification in substance abuse counseling.
Experience and skill in motivational interviewing and stages of change.
Demonstrated knowledge of alcohol and/or drug addiction and the physiological and psychological effects.
Physical Requirements Work is located in community and office.
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer; observe, process, and document clinical information; and make clinical interventions appropriate to client need.
Ability to independently transport self and (sometimes others using county vehicle) to fulfill duties at other sites as needed.
All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
Selection Procedure Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.
EEO Statement 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.
TTY 703‑222‑7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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This position works as part of a state‑of‑the‑art clinical treatment facility where integrated treatment in behavioral health care is on the cutting edge.
The case management/treatment provider role serves adults with serious mental illness, substance dependence disorders, and co‑occurring disorders, who may also have developmental disabilities and/or physical illnesses.
The incumbent functions independently in a multidisciplinary team as the primary case manager/therapist, performing a comprehensive array of professional assessment and treatment services for the most acute adult behavioral health population.
The position may also support mental health treatment programming to include group therapy modalities.
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 Family Services, etc., maintaining detailed electronic health records, and meeting state, local and federal performance contract expectations.
The successful candidate will possess the ability to conduct assessments tailored to the specific needs of individuals within the SMI (Serious Mental Illness), SUD (Substance Use Disorder), and co‑occurring populations.
The candidate must demonstrate strong expertise in case management, a commitment to adherence to the Recovery Model, and proficiency with Electronic Health Records.
Knowledge of Community Services Boards (CSBs), county resources, and community‑based supports is essential, as is cultural competence in working with diverse populations.
Additionally, the role requires a strong dedication to program development, paired with a "nothing is impossible" mindset.
About Fairfax‑Falls Church Community Services Board 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 since 1969.
The board’s 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 more than 1.2 million residents.
The CSB is part of Fairfax County Government’s human services system and provides a wide array of services offering opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Benefits
The Behavioral Health Senior Clinician classification includes a signing bonus for new merit county employees in the amount of $2,500 (full‑time).
Fairfax County encourages candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply.
A foreign language skills stipend of up to $1,560/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 professionals 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.
For approved licensure supervisors, a stipend of $1,500 paid biweekly over a 12‑month period is available 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.
Job Duties
Perform complex evaluations and make independent diagnoses using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
Provide individual, family, and group treatment.
Maintain a diverse caseload of clients with acute, chronic mental illness.
Approve and/or implement therapeutic treatment plans.
Conduct intensive clinical interventions.
Provide family therapy in a residential setting.
Recommend, monitor, and coordinate clinical care to non‑Community Services Board clients.
Prepare court‑ordered diagnostic and forensic evaluations, including competency to stand trial, sexual abnormality, presentencing, and sanity at time of offense.
Provide discharge planning and coordination of after‑care service plans for clients leaving state, local, and private psychiatric hospitals.
Collaborate with service professionals as participant/lead of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
Consult with professionals on a variety of problems including delivery of needed services for clinically complex cases.
Provide liaison to community agencies to facilitate communication and service provision for clients requiring multiple services.
Monitor and analyze the impact of psychotropic medication on client functioning and mental status.
Provide risk assessments for dangerousness to self and others.
Provide crisis stabilization and crisis management.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of 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.
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
Licensed Nurse Practitioner
A valid motor vehicle driver’s license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) maintained throughout employment with CSB.
Underfill Requirements This vacancy may be underfilled at the level of Behavioral Health Clinician in Residence (S26, $75,474.26–$125,790.50).
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 qualify for licensure to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia within three 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 Licensed Nurse Practitioner.
Upon completion of an underfill agreement the employee will be elevated to the level of Behavioral Health Senior Clinician.
Necessary Special Requirements
The appointee will be required to complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer.
TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter.
Requires a National Provider Identifier.
Licensed providers may not opt out of being a Medicare provider.
Position is emergency/essential services personnel and is required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience providing integrated services to seriously mentally ill, substance use disorder, and/or co‑occurring adults.
Experience in crisis management.
Experience applying and knowledge of DSM and diagnostic intake procedures.
Experience with psychotropic medication and its effects, as well as in‑depth biopsychosocial history development.
Certification in substance abuse counseling.
Experience and skill in motivational interviewing and stages of change.
Demonstrated knowledge of alcohol and/or drug addiction and the physiological and psychological effects.
Physical Requirements Work is located in community and office.
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer; observe, process, and document clinical information; and make clinical interventions appropriate to client need.
Ability to independently transport self and (sometimes others using county vehicle) to fulfill duties at other sites as needed.
All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
Selection Procedure Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.
EEO Statement 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.
TTY 703‑222‑7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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