Behavioral Health Supervisor - Residential Treatment & Detox Services

This position works within the Crossroads Residential Program, a treatment program that serves adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. This is an exciting opportunity for a behavioral health professional to gain hands-on clinical leadership experience, contribute to a progressive public health agency, and support individuals on their path to recovery. Provides both clinical and administrative supervision to program staff, overseeing the therapeutic milieu, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered treatment services. Additional responsibilities include facilitating crisis intervention, managing admissions and discharges, and guiding treatment planning.

This position is classified as essential/emergency personnel and is required to report to work during inclement weather and other emergencies. The work schedule may include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on program needs. This role offers opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and meaningful impact in the community.

Here are some of the benefits CSB employees enjoy:

• The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) 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.
• 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 CSB Careers Page.

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(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.)

• Provides staff supervision for all clinical aspects of the program;
• Plans, assigns, and reviews work of team members;
• Interviews and selects candidates for various positions;
• Performs complex evaluations and makes independent diagnoses using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD) - 10;
• Provides individual, family and group treatment;
• Maintains a caseload of diverse, complex, and high risk individuals;
• Develops treatment plans and adapts treatment interventions and approaches;
• Provides assessment and treatment services to individuals presenting a wide variety of emotional, social, and mental disorders over a range of severity;
• 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 individuals requiring multiple services;
• Develops and implements program activities and services, including training and educational activities;
• Under direction, develops and implements a specialized program which is designed to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of service provision;
• Supervises day-to-day program operations;
• Promotes awareness of program services through presentations;
• Develops and monitors program's policies and procedures;
• Ensures that program is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, regulations, and statutes;
• Mediates and facilitates inter-and intra-program issues needing a systems perspective;
• Plans, recommends, and executes quality initiatives related to mental health standards;
• Monitors and analyzes the impact of psychotropic medication on an individual's functioning and mental status;
• Provides crisis stabilization and crisis management;
• Ensures that a facility is maintained in good operating condition and compliant with health and safety, licensure, and regulatory requirements.

(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 humans;
• Thorough knowledge of the elements of a comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment and interviewing techniques;
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to implement recovery oriented practices and person-centered planning;
• Knowledge of major schools of treatment inclusive of substance abuse prevention and treatment methods/techniques;
• Core skills in motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapies;
• Knowledge of psychiatric, psychological, sociological, and addiction terminology and concepts;
• Knowledge of clinical supervisory methods and techniques;
• Knowledge of alcohol and/or drug addiction and the physiological and psychological effects;
• Knowledge of existing referral agencies and community resources;
• Demonstrated case management skills;
• Ability to formulate diagnoses and to diagnostically interpret data obtained from psychological test results, social histories, and interviews;
• Ability to evaluate the severity of individuals' substance use, psychiatric symptoms, and impact on daily functioning; and implement commensurate level of treatment and support;
• Ability to manage a caseload and manage the workflow of the team;
• Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with individuals receiving services and the individuals and families who support them;
• Ability to prepare, produce, and conduct program presentations;
• Ability to develop, implement, manage, and evaluate programs;
• Ability to supervise and train service professionals;
• Ability to successfully perform as a team leader/member;
• Ability to evaluate performance, provide feedback, coach, correct, and implement personnel procedures;
• Ability to function independently in high stress situations;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, supervisors, public and private sector organizations, community groups, and the general public;
• Ability to successfully perform as a team leader/member;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college with at least a master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or nursing plus three years of clinical experience or a doctoral degree in psychology, social, counseling or nursing plus one year of clinical experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) must be maintained throughout employment with Community Services Board.
• First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of appointment and maintained throughout Community Services Board employment.
• Medication Administration Assistance Certification within 90 days of appointment.
• MANDT within 90 days of appointment.
• Licensed 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

• Residential experience with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders;
• Experience working with adults;
• Supervisory and administrative experience.

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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