This position works as a part of the continuum of crisis services within the Merrifield Crisis Response Center and mobile response teams in the community including co-responder teams with Fairfax County Police and Fire and Rescue Departments. Works as part of multidisciplinary team serving individuals with serious mental illness in acute crisis who are high risk, in addition to those diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disorders and substance use or co-occurring disorders.
Assesses, diagnoses, provides crisis intervention services and, when necessary, determines if an individual requires hospitalization for those individuals who are extremely high-risk in consultation with Crisis Intervention Specialist and/or supervisor on duty. As needed, provides coverage on the Community Response Team, and/or the Co-Responder Unit working in the field with Law Enforcement officers and responding to 911 calls. Recognizes and works with individuals with a wide variety of needs, including Mental Illness (MI), Substance Use, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD). Keeps abreast of civil psychiatric detention and commitment law and uses its provisions effectively to initiate involuntary hospitalization when a high-risk individual refuses, or is unable to commit to, voluntary care. Uses a comprehensive knowledge of community resources and referral agencies to connect people in crisis with appropriate ongoing clinical treatment options and with agencies that may alleviate exacerbating issues such as hunger, homelessness, medical illness, and other factors. Uses a sound understanding of psychiatric disorders, psychotropic medications, and medical conditions to connect individuals with psychiatric services, when appropriate.
Answers phones in the Emergency Services call center and provides screening, assessment, crisis intervention, and referral. When needed, serves as a Behavioral Health Liaison with Fairfax County Department of Public Safety Dispatch Center to assist with identifying behavioral health calls for service and linking individuals with appropriate resources. Provides assistance to the Co-Responder Units in the field via phone and telehealth. Serves as the CSB Representative for civil commitment hearing and/or attends the civil commitment hearings providing expert testimony as required under 37.2-817b of the code of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This position requires shift work that will include some overnights, weekends, and holiday coverage.
Here are some of the benefits CSB employees enjoy:
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Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home — including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others. We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. A foreign language skills stipend of up to $1560/year (full-time) may be given for qualified bi-lingual employees.
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The CSB provides clinical supervision for employees who are registered as licensed eligible mental health in one of the following areas: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner or Licensed Nurse Practitioner.
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In addition, 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,
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License/Certification Reimbursement - Reimbursement for job related licenses and/or certifications once per year.
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To find out more about the benefits of working with Fairfax County Government, please visit the CSB Careers Page.
Note: This position is located at the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health (8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA).
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
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MANDT Certifications within six months of appointment and annually thereafter.
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First Aid and CPR certification, within 90 days of appointment and maintained throughout CSB employment.
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Valid motor vehicle driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or the equivalent in another State) and maintained throughout employment with CSB.
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Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) (Required within 6 months 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. A TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter.
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This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)
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Licensed providers may not “opt out” of being a Medicare provider.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:-
Master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work.
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At least 1 year of clinical experience providing crisis intervention and working with individuals having co-occurring disorders (SMI, ID/DD, and substance use).
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Currently certified by the Virginia Board of Counseling as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
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Licensed eligible or currently licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia in one of the following:
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker,
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Licensed Professional Counselor,
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Clinical Psychologist,
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or
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Licensed Nurse Practitioner.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to transport clients in agency vehicles; observe, monitor, and document client behavior; perform CPR/First Aid; climb stairs; lift up to 20 lbs.; participate in recreational activities; prepare meals; review and write clinical notes; use a keyboard-driven computer; and work five 16-hour shifts, including awake overnights. 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. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.
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