Behavioral Health Specialist II- Intensive Case Management South

Salary : $72,125.46 - $120,208.82 Annually

Location : 8119 HOLLAND ROAD ALEXANDRIA (MN25), VA

Job Type : FT Salary W BN

Job Number : 25-01991

Department : Community Services Board

Opening Date : 11 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade : S25

Posting Type : Open to General Public

Job Announcement

$2,500 Bonus Sign-On

This position works a Behavioral Health Specialist II (BHSII) in our Intensive Community Treatment Division. You'll be a part of a team of diverse professionals helping individuals transform their lives and achieve recovery. Serving as a BHSII on the Fairfax-Falls Church CSB's Intensive Case Management (ICM) Team, you will have an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment providing services to adults with serious mental illness (SMI) and co-occurring disorders.

This interdisciplinary team provides comprehensive services that include clinical and community case management, crisis intervention and stabilization as well as help to obtain and maintain entitlements, resources, and services to meet basic needs. The team includes a nurse, psychiatric prescriber, senior clinician, supervisor, and behavioral health clinicians / case managers. The team provides engagement and treatment services in a variety of community settings such as individuals' homes, homeless shelters, and hospitals. As a Behavioral Health Specialist II, you must be able to effectively deliver case management services and document work in a timely manner. Collaborative and targeted treatment planning that involves individuals served, support systems, primary care providers / specialists, ICM team members, and other stakeholders in the individual's recovery is a must. Intensive case management services are highlighted by a strong emphasis on recovery, advocacy, empowerment, and partnership. The team is driven by a commitment to helping individuals gain control of their recovery by effectively managing all aspects of their lives, step down to less intensive services, and thrive in their community.

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 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 , 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.

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Here are some of the benefits CSB employees enjoy :

• This position includes a sign-on bonus for new merit county employees in the amount of $2,500 (full-time).
• Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home - including We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. A foreign language skills stipend of up to $1560 / 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.
• To find out more about the benefits of working with Fairfax County Government, please visit the

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 job description.)

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.)

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFCIATIONS :

OR a master's degree in psychology, social work, nursing, counseling, or a related field plus 500 hours of clinical experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED :

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Ability to drive a car, communicate with clients and coworkers, observe and report on client appearance and behavior, operate keyboard driven computer equipment, and read data on monitor. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, and write as needed. 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. 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 :

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Medical / Vision / Dental Insurance Coverage

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How many years of experience do you have providing services to homeless individuals who are mentally ill?

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