Behavioral Health Manager - Jail & Court Based Services

Job Announcement

This position supports the efforts of Diversion First within the Jail Division-Intensive Case Management Team. You’ll be a part of a team of diverse professionals helping individuals who have had contact with the criminal justice system transform their lives and achieve recovery. We strive to create a work environment that facilitates professional growth by broadening your skill base and those of your team 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 Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board 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 One Fairfax , 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.

More information about CSB Services may be found at Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board Community Services Board (fairfaxcounty.gov).

Serves as the clinical and administrative manager on a multidisciplinary intensive case management team, which includes behavioral health specialists/case managers, medical and nursing staff, peer support specialists, and criminal justice system partners. Oversees the provision of (adult) Mandatory Outpatient Treatment program for the CSB, as well as oversees a community housing unit, team vehicles, staff trainings, staff hiring, and procurement. Works closely with the other CSB programs to include the Jail Based Team, the Mental Health Docket, Diversion Engagement, Behavioral Health Outpatient, criminal justice system partners, Department of Behavioral Health, and Developmental Services (DBHDS), and others to ensure the needs of Jail Diversion clients are met in the community. Oversees administrative functions of the Jail Diversion-Intensive Case Management Team to include the management of DBHDS grant with support from the Jail and Court Based Services Division Director. Will directly supervise three Behavioral Health Supervisors who in turn supervise a multidisciplinary team (Behavioral Health Specialist I's, Peer Support Specialists, Behavioral Health Specialist II's, Behavioral Health Senior Clinicians, and Behavioral Health Nurse/Case Managers. The Jail Division-Intensive Case Management Team is a community-based team with the main office being at the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health.

A commitment is made to offer scheduling flexibility, as program needs allow

Here are some of additional benefits CSB employees enjoy:

• The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% 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.
• To find out more about the benefits of working with Fairfax County Government, please visit the CSB Careers Page .
  
  

Note: To learn more about careers that make a difference, watch our video " CSB Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Providing Care ."

Effective July 13, 2024, compensation plans will be increased by 2% (market rate adjustment): https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/fy-2025-compensation-plan

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.)

• Supervises day-to-day program operations;
• Provides clinical management and senior clinical direction to the program and staff;
• Establishes procedures for intake and assessment, service delivery, case management, record keeping, and the handling of clinical correspondence;
• Leads clinical team meetings; Provides guidance and advises staff and clinical supervisors on difficult and complex cases, and provides policy guidance and interpretation;
• Evaluates program to ensure effective and efficient service delivery and develops plans to address identified gaps in services;
• Ensures that programs meet all agency, state performance goals and objectives, as well as compliance with all applicable licensing requirements, funding mandates, standards, and regulations;
• Ensures that all programs are in compliance with documentation standards;
• Ensures health and safety of all clients and staff, while following all federal, state, and local regulations and licensing requirements;
• Prepares and/or supervises preparation of reports as needed;
• Develops and implements new service initiatives and/or revises existing services;
• Manages program budget including revenues and expenditures;
• Examines and evaluates individual aspects of cases for program appropriateness;
• Establishes and participates in case-oriented consultative and educative planning with community agencies, groups and schools;
• Provides input to CSB Service Director on service policies and procedures and assists in program development;
• Serves on committees formulating and implementing procedures for the provision of services from multiple service areas and/or human service agencies;
• Represents program/ agency at meetings and activities with citizen groups and community agencies;
• Participates in senior management team and committees;
• Resolves complaints and human rights allegations;
• Responds to reports of adverse incidents or emergency situations, and informs appropriate management personnel of action taken;
• Ensures proper maintenance, safety and security of facilities;
• Participates in planning, implementing and evaluating behavioral health contract services;
• Participates in writing and developing grants.
  
  

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;
• Knowledge of various behavioral health treatment and prevention strategies, methods, and techniques;
• Knowledge of intake procedures, social history development, and interviewing techniques;
• Knowledge of psychiatric, psychological, and/or sociological terminology and concepts;
• Knowledge of alcohol and drug addiction and the physiological and psychological effects;
• Knowledge of co-occurring developmental disabilities;
• Knowledge of managed care and Medicaid requirements;
• Knowledge of referral agencies and community resources;
• Knowledge of budgetary procedures;
• Ability to develop, coordinate, and manage behavioral health programs;
• Ability to plan, develop, and evaluate a variety of evidence based service delivery options;
• Ability to manage, train, and supervise a variety of clinical and support staff;
• Ability to provide consultation in areas of clinical expertise;
• Ability to compile and analyze data and draw sound conclusions;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, public and private sector organizations, community groups and the general public;
• Ability to lead/motivate a workforce to achieve program objectives;
• Ability to work as a team member/leader and develop teamwork in others;
• Ability to conduct performance evaluations and implement personnel policies and procedures;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports.
  
  

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education and experience and training equivalent to the following:

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field, plus five years of related professional experience, of which two, years must have been in a supervisory role.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of appointment and maintained throughout employment
• Valid Motor Vehicle Driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) and maintained throughout employment.
• Qualified Mental Health Professional Adult (QMHP-A) (Required within 1 month)
  
  

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.
• Additional Work Schedule Requirements: On-Call availability. Overtime 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 working within the Criminal Justice System (ex: Courts, Jail, Probation)
• Experience with providing behavioral health services to individuals receiving treatment with Mental Health Disorders, Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and/or Co-occurring disorders (COD).
• Experience with and ability to interpret and follow work processes and procedures; work well with other service agencies; and work well in a team environment.
• Experience with maintaining grant funding and grant data reporting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; and strong clinical skills and abilities.
• Licensed or License-eligible 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.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Adult Detention Center (ADC) is not barrier free. Ability to walk significant distances within multiple buildings, climb stairs and respond to physical requirements necessary to comply with security and safety regulations. Ability to walk, stand, bend and carry items up to five pounds in weight. Ability to use keyboard driven equipment. Ability to access, input, and retrieve computer data. Ability to drive independently to offsite meetings and trainings. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and make clinical observations. 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. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov . EEO/AA/TTY.