What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Senior Clinician - Emergency & Crisis Care position at Fairfax County, VA?

Salary : $77,640.16 - $129,399.50 Annually

Location : FAIRFAX (EJ01), VA

Job Type : FT Salary W BN

Job Number : 25-00511

Department : Community Services Board

Opening Date : 02 / 22 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade : S27

Posting Type : Open to General Public

Job Announcement

An exciting opportunity to join state of the art multi-disciplinary team at Wellness Circle Crisis Stabilization Unit a 16 bed, short-term residential crisis stabilization unit that serves individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders or developmental disabilities who are in psychiatric crisis. Services include : crisis intervention, individual, group and family counseling, case management, medication management, social and medical detoxification and linking individuals to ongoing mental health, substance use or co-occurring services. The Senior Clinician serves as the licensed clinical expert and lead clinician on the Wellness Circle team. Independently provides all aspects of clinical services to individuals in care. Provides direct clinical supervision to staff, ensures that the program goals and objectives are met and that therapeutic services are effectively provided. Assists the Manager and Behavioral Health Supervisors of Wellness Circle with program management. This position involves shift work, including awake overnights and weekends.

Here are some of the additional 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 () 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.

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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.

Driver's License

CPR / First Aid (required within 3 months of hire)

MANDT (required within 6 months of hire)

UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS :

This vacancy may be underfilled at the level of Behavioral Health Clinician in Residence (S26, $73,994.34 - $123,324.03). 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 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.

Note : 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, a 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 : Position is responsible for providing 24-hour shift coverage, to include awake overnights, weekends, and holidays.

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 counseling, psychology or social work with a minimum of three years post-degree experience working full-time with adults who suffer from serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders in a crisis stabilization setting.

Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor, or Clinical Psychologist.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Ability to transport clients in agency vehicle(s), observe / monitor / document client behavior, perform CPR / First Aid, climb stairs, lift up to 20 lbs, participate in recreational activities, prepare meals, work 12.5 - 16 hour shifts to include awake overnights. Ability to review / write clinical notes in records and use keyboard driven computer. 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. EEO / AA / TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following :

Medical / Vision / Dental Insurance Coverage

Group Term Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

LiveWell Program

Flexible Spending Programs

Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)

Paid Holidays

Contributory Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Employee Assistance Program

Employees' Child Care Center

Commuter Benefit Program

Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE : Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program : https : / / studentaid.gov / manage-loans / forgiveness-cancellation / public-service

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Non-Merit Positions

Non-Merit Benefit Eligible : scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

Medical / Vision / Dental Insurance Coverage

Flexible Spending Program

Deferred Compensation

Temporary : scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

No benefits

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

Less than 12th grade

High school diploma or GED

Some college

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctorate degree

If you answered that you have a degree in the previous question, please indicate your area of study below. If you do not have a degree, please select "not applicable."

Psychology

Social Work

Counseling

Nursing

Not applicable / None of the above

Please indicate which of the following license(s) you possess in the Commonwealth of Virginia. If you are not licensed but eligible for licensure (includes reciprocity) please check that response.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Professional Counselor

Clinical Psychologist

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner

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 above areas. (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.)

None of the above

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

How many full-time equivalent years of clinical experience do you have?(Clinical experience means providing direct clinical services, such as individual or group clinical therapy / counseling, milieu management, or mental health skill building. Additional education may not substitute for clinical experience.)

None

Less than one year

One to less than two years

Two to less than three years

Three to less than four years

Four to less than five years

Five to less than six years

Six to less than seven years

Seven to less than eight years

Eight or more years

How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have working in a behavioral health setting?

None

Less than one year

One to less than two years

Two to less than three years

Three to less than four years

Four to less than five years

Five or more years

Have you worked with adults who suffer from any of the following conditions? Check all that apply.

Serious mental illness

Co-occurring disorders

Substance use or abuse

Intellectual disability

None of the above

Have you worked with adults in any of the following settings? Check all that apply.

Intensive treatment group home

Hospital emergency department

Psychiatric unit

Community-based behavioral emergency services

Crisis stabilization unit

Detoxification facility

None of the above

Are you willing to work an alternative schedule and overnight shifts?

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