Behavioral Health Senior Clinician - Residential Treatment & Detox Services

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　　Behavioral Health Senior Clinician - Residential Treatment & Detox Services

　　Salary

　　$76,117.81 - $126,862.32 Annually

　　Location

　　VA 20151 (CH03), VA

　　Job Type

　　FT Salary W BN

　　Job Number

　　24-00150

　　Department

　　Community Services Board

　　Opening Date

　　02/17/2024

　　Closing Date

　　3/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Pay Grade

　　S27

　　Posting Type

　　Open to General Public

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Job Announcement

　　This job opportunity is being re-announced. Applicants who previously applied for this job do not need to re-apply.

　　$2,500 Sign-On Bonus*

　　Works as part of the fast-paced environment at Fairfax Detoxification Center. Works evening hours completing psychiatric assessments using the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria as clients are admitted. Runs at least one group each week, completing requests for insurance extensions which may include peer to peer telephone reviews with a doctor as well as completing updated assessment addendums to qualify clients for ongoing treatment after detox. Acts as a clinical lead and participate twice per week in a staffing meeting for all clients to determine what the best course of treatment will be for each individual. When supervisors are not present, this individual may run this staffing. Senior clinician is also expected to assist with milieu management.

　　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 additional benefits CSB employees enjoy:

　　This position includes a signing bonus for qualified new merit county employees in the amount of $2,500 (full-time). The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) ) 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.

　　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.)

　　Performs complex evaluations and makes independent diagnoses using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders;

　　Provides individual, family and group treatment;

　　Maintains a diverse caseload of clients with acute, chronic mental illness;

　　Approves and/or implements therapeutic treatment plans;

　　Conducts intensive clinical interventions;

　　Provides family therapy in a residential setting;

　　Recommends, monitors, and coordinates clinical care to non-Community Services Board clients;

　　Prepares court-ordered diagnostic and forensic evaluations, including competency to stand trial, sexual abnormality, presentencing, and sanity at time of offense;

　　Provides discharge planning and coordination of after-care service plans for clients leaving state, local, and private psychiatric hospitals;

　　Collaborates with service professionals as participant/lead of Interdisciplinary Team (IDT);

　　Consults with professionals on a variety of problems including delivery of needed services for clinically complex cases;

　　Provides liaison to community agencies to facilitate communication and service provision for clients requiring multiple services;

　　Monitors and analyzes the impact of psychotropic medication on client's functioning and mental status;

　　Provides risk assessments for dangerousness to self and others;

　　Provides crisis stabilization and crisis management.

　　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;

　　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.

　　Employment Standards

　　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 or

　　Clinical Nurse Specialist.

　　UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS:

　　This vacancy may be underfilled at the level of Behavioral Health Clinician in Residence (S26, $72,543.54 - $120,905.82). 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 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.

　　Click here (https://secure.neogov.com/employers/class_spec/detailed_class_specification.cfm?ClassSpecID=1128238) to view the complete details and KSAs for the Behavioral Health Clinician in Residence. Upon completion of an underfill agreement (which will require that the employee meet the employment standards stated above in addition to obtaining competencies and licensures defined by the hiring agency) the employee will be elevated to the level of Behavioral Health Senior Clinician.

　　N ote : A registered licensed eligible mental health professional has been approved by the applicable Virginia health regulatory board as a supervisee in clinical social work or a resident in clinical psychology, professional counseling, substance abuse treatment practice, or marriage and family therapy.

　　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. Requires a National Provider Identifier.

　　Additional Work Schedule Requirements: Evenings, weekends, holidays on call may be required. This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Experience providing treatment to individuals who have co-occurring serious mental health and substance use disorders.

　　Experience working in a residential treatment program.

　　Experience with ASAM assessments.

　　Experience with Medicaid regulations or billing.

　　PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

　　Ability to communicate orally and in writing, visually observe and hear clients, lift up to 25 pounds, sit for 2 consecutive hours, physically assist in an emergency, and perform CPR/First aid. 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. [email protected]. EEO/AA/TTY.

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