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Fairfax County Government · 10 hours ago

Employment Specialist- Assertive Community Treatment (Behavioral Health Specialist II)

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$72K/yr - $120K/yr

Fairfax County Government is seeking an Employment Specialist to join their Assertive Community Treatment team. In this role, you will provide intensive case management and support to clients, helping them achieve independence through employment and community integration.

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Responsibilities

Intensive Case Management: Manage a community-based caseload with a focus on holistic recovery. Provides "wrap-around" support, coordinating everything from healthcare and stable housing to skill-building and Employment training

High-Level Collaboration: Participates in daily team meetings to share insights, brainstorm solutions, and ensure a unified approach to client care. You will work closely with families, employers, and healthcare providers to advocate for your clients

Precision Documentation: Maintains a high standard of clinical excellence by documenting services with accuracy and timeliness. Your well-coordinated service plans and progress notes will be the roadmap for each individual’s success

Crisis & Stabilization: Provides "in-the-moment" crisis intervention and emotional support in non-traditional settings (homes, shelters, and job sites), ensuring clients feel safe and supported 24/7

Vocational Advocacy: Uses the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model to help clients secure employment, enroll in school, and manage Social Security benefits—all while providing the "follow-along" coaching needed to maintain their success

Makes behavioral health diagnoses using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, International Classification of Diseases or other diagnostic tools as required

Maintains a diverse caseload of clients with a variety of substance use, developmental disabilities and/or mental illnesses

Develops client and/or family centered therapeutic treatment plans, with consideration given to the nature and severity of the behavioral health problem, family, cultural and employment related circumstances, legal involvement, individual and family histories, physical condition, and other pertinent factors

Implements therapeutic treatment plan under clinical supervision

Conducts independent behavioral health intakes and assessments

Provides individual, group, and/or family treatment under supervision

Collaborates with service professionals inside and outside of the Community Services Board

Adapts and modifies treatment interventions as indicated

Provides case management, outreach and engagement services as needed

Conducts wellness and health promotion services

Maintains all electronic health records according to federal, state and department regulations, ensuring that records of clients on their caseload are complete, accurate and comprehensive

Advocates on behalf of clients regarding rights and needed services

Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with representatives of community groups and public and private agencies

Assesses and monitors the impact of medication on client's functioning and consults with medical professionals as needed

Administers medication as ordered by a physician in accordance with department regulations

Provides crisis stabilization and crisis management with support and supervision as needed

Provides ongoing risk assessments for dangerousness to self and others with support and supervision as needed

Provides entry, navigation and/or referral services for individuals, families and other concerned persons

Prepares and administers behavioral health educational curricula

Testifies in court to regarding client's services, progress and recommendations as required

Qualification

Case ManagementCrisis InterventionBehavioral Health KnowledgeVocational AdvocacyDocumentation SkillsCultural CompetenceBilingual SkillsTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, nursing, counseling, or a related field, plus 1,500 hours of clinical experience

A bachelor's degree and a valid Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) certification or Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) certification plus 1,500 hours of clinical experience

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

MANDT Certifications within 90 days of appointment and annually thereafter

CPR certification, within 90 days of appointment and maintained throughout CSB employment

Medication Administration Assistance Certification within 90 days of appointment

Valid Motor Vehicle Driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or the equivalent in another State) and maintained throughout employment with CSB

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)