Behavioral Health Specialist I - Residential Treatment & Detox Services

Behavioral Health Specialist I - Residential Treatment & Detox Services

Salary

$60,056.05 - $100,093.76 Annually

Location

VA 22315 (LM05), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

24-01400

Department

Community Services Board

Opening Date

06/01/2024

Closing Date

6/14/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S22

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

This position works within the Residential Treatment & Detox Services division. Will work varying shifts that may include overnights as well as weekends and holidays. The person who fills the position will have the opportunity to work both inside the program and as part of our Diversion Outreach program that goes out into the community as a pair and engages our most vulnerable citizens that suffer from substance abuse disorders and are in need of withdrawal management and additional substance abuse services. Admits people to the program, milieu management, conducting phone screens, facilitating groups, transporting clients, completing discharge summaries and other duties as assigned. Will be part of a multidisciplinary team who works to safely withdrawal people off of substances and refer them to an appropriate level of care at the time of discharge.

Serving as essential/emergency personnel and is required to report to work during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.

CSB recognizes that staff competence speaking a variety of languages is necessary to meet client needs. 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 we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. A foreign language skills stipend of up to $1300/year (full-time) may be given for qualified bilingual employees.

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."

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.)

• Functions as an active member of a treatment team;

• Functions as a co-leader in groups;

• Assists with data gathering for needs assessment;

• Brings forward timely information on individuals' progress and evolving needs to the treatment team;

• Provides individual supportive counseling and skill-building involving specific concerns;

• Conducts admission and orientation into the program/services;

• Provides individual and group psycho-educational sessions for clients, family members, and significant others;

• Maintains and updates information on community resources for individuals, families, and other concerned persons;

• Provides skill building to clients in developing and practicing daily living, recovery, and self-advocacy skills;

• Observes client behavior and provides de-escalation techniques;

• Maintains client records in accordance with state and department regulations;

• Maintains all appropriate program logs and information;

• Provides program coverage and supervises program activities;

• Transports and accompanies individuals to various appointments.

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.)

• Knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of the psychological and social development of individuals;

• Knowledge of substance use disorders and the physiological, psychological and social impacts;

• Knowledge of public and private community based resources;

• Knowledge of social history development and interviewing and treatment techniques appropriate for individuals with substance use and/or mental illness/ serious emotional disturbance (SED);

• Ability to recognize behavioral symptoms of mental illness/ serious emotional disturbance (SED) and substance use, and developmental disabilities;

• Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with clients;

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public;

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;

• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports;

• Ability to assist with initial screening of the severity of individuals' substance use/mental health symptoms, treatment, and support needs.

Employment Standards

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, CPR, and AED certifications, 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.

• Medication Administration Assistance (VA) required within 30 days of hire

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. TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience providing treatment to individuals with serious mental health and/or substance use disorders.

• Experience working in a residential treatment program.

• Experience as a counselor or counseling aide in a substance abuse treatment program.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend and write as needed to complete duties of the job. Must be able to independently drive county vehicle and transport clients to activities. Ability to observe, process, and document clinical information, and implement appropriate clinical interventions. Ability to access, input, and retrieve computer data. 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.

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