This position provides office and community based behavioral health services in our Behavioral Health Outpatient Program (BHOP). Under supervision of the team leader/supervisor, provides a broad range of services to adults with substance use disorders (SUD), serious mental illness (SMI), and co-occurring disorders (COD), who may also have developmental disabilities (DD), and/or physical illnesses. These services may include:
- Linkage to evidence based therapy in individual, family, and group modalities to address mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders for adults;
- Advocating for individual's changing needs;
- Service planning, linking individuals to community supports;
- Service coordination with other agencies;
- Monitoring treatment compliance;
- Monitoring effectiveness of medication;
- Helping develop a de-escalation/crisis plan for the individual at risk;
- Helping plan for transition to services either within the CSB or into the community.
This position can be a collateral service provider in groups, help individuals connect to the community providers, conduct outreach, conduct drug screening, and facilitate home visits and other needed visits to providers. Maintains accurate and detailed clinical database records and other documentation according to all local, state and federal standards. Performs utilization management activities relating to requirements of insurance companies, Medicaid, and other CSB policies and procedures.
Must be computer literate and familiar with electronic health care recording. Timely, electronic documentation that meets local, state, and federal performance contract expectations is essential. Duties also include working a minimum of one evening per week. Bi-lingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
We encourage candidates bilingual in English and Spanish or another foreign language to apply. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home. CSB recognizes that staff competence speaking a variety of languages is necessary to meet client needs. A foreign language skills stipend of up to $1,300/year (full-time) may be given for qualified bi-lingual employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, sociology, nursing, public health or a related field;
OR a bachelor’s degree and a valid Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) certification.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
- First Aid and CPR certification, within 90 days of appointment and maintained throughout CSB employment;
- Valid motor vehicle driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or the equivalent in another State) maintained throughout employment with CSB;
- Qualified Mental Health Case Manager (QMHCM) (Required within 3 months);
- Qualified Mental Health Professional/Trainee (Required within 3 months).
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.
This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with SMI, SUD, COD and DD populations.
- Experience delivering services in the community.
- Strong Organizational Skills.
- Demonstrated proficient experience in Microsoft Office.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to drive a car, conduct community outreach activities and work in an office-based setting. Ability to observe, process, and document information and participate in interventions. Ability to read data on computer monitor, operate keyboard driven equipment including inputting and retrieving computer data, lift up to 15 pounds, communicate verbally and in writing, travel to attend off-site meetings, and drive the county vehicle, when required. Ability to communicate effectively with community stakeholders, clients, clients’ supports, and coworkers in a professional and courteous manner. 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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