NEOGOV · 2 days ago
Behavioral Health Specialist II - Entry, Assessment, and Referral
FAIRFAX (HH12), VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$72K/yr - $120K/yrNEOGOV is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health Specialist to join its dynamic Entry and Referral Clinical Assessment Team. This role involves conducting initial assessments and connecting individuals to appropriate services for substance use disorders and mental health issues. The ideal candidate will collaborate with community partners and provide ongoing support to clients during their care coordination process.
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Responsibilities
Conducts independent behavioral health intakes and assessments
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
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
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
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
OR 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
OR a master's degree in psychology, social work, nursing, counseling, or a related field plus 500 hours of clinical experience
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) - within 3 months of hire
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry 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.)
Knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of behavioral health services and social development of the individual
Knowledge of evidence based behavioral health treatment methods
Knowledge of psychological, physiological and psychiatric terminology, theories and practices
Knowledge of assessment processes, methods of gathering social history and interviewing techniques
Knowledge of existing public and private agencies and community resources
Ability to formulate diagnoses and appropriate treatment plan
Ability to perform behavioral health and risk assessments and apply evidence based/informed treatment approaches/modalities
Ability to manage a caseload
Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with clients
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public and private organizations, community groups, and the general public
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports
Preferred
Experience working with individuals, families and community members with mental health, substance use and developmental concerns
Experience with effectively communicating with diverse bilingual/multi-lingual populations
Benefits
$2,500 Sign-on Bonus
Foreign language skills stipend of up to $1560/year (full-time)
Clinical supervision for employees who are registered as licensed eligible mental health
Stipend of $1,500 paid out biweekly over a 12-month period
License/Certification Reimbursement - Reimbursement for job related licenses and/or certifications once per year
Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
Group Term Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
LiveWell Program
Flexible Spending Programs
Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
Paid Holidays
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Continuous Learning Opportunities
Commuter Benefits Accounts
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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