Behavioral Health Senior Clinician - Jail & Court Based Services

Behavioral Health Senior Clinician - Jail & Court Based Services

Salary

$80,776.80 - $141,359.50 Annually

Location

ANNANDALE HUMAN SERVICE CENTER, 7611 LITTLE RIVER TURNPIKE, ANNANDALE VA 22003 (KH17), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

26-01369

Department

Community Services Board

Opening Date

09/05/2026

Closing Date

9/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S27

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has an exciting opportunity for a senior clinician to serve in a team lead role on the Intensive Case Management (ICM) Team, working in a collaborative environment providing services to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. We are seeking a candidate with strong clinical and case management experience with demonstrated leadership qualities to help guide and support this multidisciplinary team.

The ICM team provides comprehensive services including community-based intensive case management, crisis intervention and stabilization, as well as assistance with obtaining and maintaining entitlements, resources, and services to meet basic needs. The team includes nurses, psychiatric providers, a senior clinician, a supervisor, and behavioral health specialists.

The team provides engagement and treatment services in a variety of community settings such as homes, shelters, employment sites, jails, and hospitals. Intensive case management services are highlighted by a strong emphasis on recovery, advocacy, empowerment, and partnership. The team is committed to empowering individuals to take an active role in their recovery and to supporting individuals in building the skills needed to manage their daily lives independently while successfully living in the community.

Schedule and Location: Work hours for the position are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some evening and alternative schedules may be required to meet client's needs. The position is located at Heritage Building, 7611 Little River Turnpike, East Building, Annadale, VA 22003.

We strive to create a work environment that facilitates professional growth by broadening your skill base 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 governments human services system the CSB provides a wide array of services offering opportunities for career growth and advancement.

To learn more about Jail & Court-Based Services, please view our career video.

Position may be underfilled as a Behavioral Health Clinician in Residence; the underfill requirements are stated below in the Employment Standards section.

Here are some of the benefits CSB employees enjoy:

• 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 $1600/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.
• License/Certification Reimbursement - Reimbursement for job related licenses and/or certifications once per year.
• 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 description.)

• Performs complex evaluations and makes independent diagnoses using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders;
• Provides individual, family and group treatment;
• Maintains a diverse caseload of clients with acute, chronic mental illness;
• Approves and/or implements therapeutic treatment plans;
• Conducts intensive clinical interventions;
• Provides family therapy in a residential setting;
• Recommends, monitors, and coordinates clinical care to non-Community Services Board clients;
• Prepares court-ordered diagnostic and forensic evaluations, including competency to stand trial, sexual abnormality, presentencing, and sanity at time of offense;
• Provides discharge planning and coordination of after-care service plans for clients leaving state, local, and private psychiatric hospitals;
• Collaborates with service professionals as participant/lead of Interdisciplinary Team (IDT);
• Consults with professionals on a variety of problems including delivery of needed services for clinically complex cases;
• Provides liaison to community agencies to facilitate communication and service provision for clients requiring multiple services;
• Monitors and analyzes the impact of psychotropic medication on clients functioning and mental status;
• Provides risk assessments for dangerousness to self and others;
• Provides crisis stabilization and crisis management.

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;
• Thorough knowledge of intake procedures, social history development, and interviewing techniques;
• Thorough knowledge of major schools of treatment of emotionally and socially disturbed individuals;
• Knowledge of psychiatric, psychological, and/or sociological terminology and concepts;
• Ability to conduct mental health assessments and apply treatment approaches/modalities;
• Ability to formulate diagnoses for clients with acute, chronic, severe mental illness;
• Ability to diagnostically interpret data obtained from psychological test results, social histories, and interviews;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public and private sector organizations, community groups, and the general public;
• Ability to monitor and analyze the impact of psychotropic medications;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited college with a masters degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or nursing; plus two years of clinical experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Possession of a current license 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

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner.

• CPR/First Aid (Required within 3 months)

• Valid motor vehicle drivers license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) and maintained throughout employment with CSB.

• MANDT - within 3 months of hire

• Qualified Mental Health Case Manager (QMHCM) - within 30 days of hire

• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or Qualified Mental Health Professional Trainee (QMHP-Trainee)- within 30 days of hire

UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS:

This vacancy may be underfilled at the level of Behavioral Health Clinician in Residence (S26, $76,983.71 - $134,721.60). The employment standards for the Behavioral Health Clinician in Residence are:

• Graduation from an accredited college with a masters degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or nursing; plus two years of clinical experience.
• Ability to register as a licensed eligible mental health professional within 90 days of the appointment and able to qualify for licensure requirement to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia within 3 years of employment in one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner or Licensed Nurse Practitioner.

Click here to view the complete details and KSAs for the Behavioral Health Clinician in Residence. Upon completion of an underfill agreement (which will require that the employee meet the employment standards stated above in addition to obtaining competencies and licensures defined by the hiring agency) the employee will be elevated to the level of Behavioral Health Senior Clinician.

Note: A registered licensed eligible mental health professional has been approved by the applicable Virginia health regulatory board as a supervisee in clinical social work or a resident in clinical psychology, professional counseling, substance abuse treatment practice, or marriage and family therapy.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter. Requires a National Provider Identifier.
• Additional Work Schedule Requirements: Shift schedule may include adjustment of schedule to address client crises, client appointments, and other meetings as assigned.
• Licensed providers may not "opt out" of being a Medicare provider.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least one year of experience providing mental health services in the community, including homes, homeless shelters, hospitals, jails, and other non-traditional community settings.
• 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.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; and strong clinical skills and abilities.
• Experience working with the homelessness population, Housing First and Permanent Supported Housing models.
• Experience with communicating with diverse bilingual/multi-lingual populations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to drive a car and conduct out of office visits in homes, hospitals, jails, shelters, or outdoors; communicate with clients and coworkers; observe and report on client appearance and behavior. Ability to sit, walk, stand and bend; make clinical interventions; operate keyboard driven computer equipment, tablet device, and enter/retrieve data on electronic health record. 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 attend offsite meetings and trainings. Communicate effectively orally and in writing and observe, process, and document clinical information. 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. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• 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

Please click here for a summary of our benefits.

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

For additional details please visit the Countys benefits webpage.

Non-Merit Positions

• Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage

• Flexible Spending Program

• Deferred Compensation

• Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

• No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered that you have a degree in the previous question, please indicate your area of study below. If you do not have a degree, please select "not applicable."

• Psychology
• Social work
• Counseling
• Nursing
• Not applicable/None of the above

03

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

04

How many full-time equivalent years of clinical experience do you have? (Clinical experience means providing direct clinical services, such as individual or group clinical therapy/counseling, clinical diagnostic, therapeutic, and assessment skills, or mental health skill building.)

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight or more years

05

Please indicate which of the following license(s) you possess in the Commonwealth of Virginia. If you are not licensed but eligible for licensure (includes reciprocity) please check that response.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Clinical Psychologist
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner
• Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner
• Eligible to register as a licensed eligible mental health professional in one of the above areas (A registered licensed eligible mental health professional has been approved by the applicable Virginia health regulatory board as a supervisee in clinical social work or a resident in clinical psychology, professional counseling, substance abuse treatment practice, or marriage and family therapy.)
• None of the above

06

In the previous question if you are Licensed Eligible in the Commonwealth of Virginia, please indicate below which of the following steps you have taken toward licensure. Check all that apply.

• Registered as a licensed eligible mental health professional
• Currently seeking supervision for licensure
• Completed less than 1 year of supervision toward licensure
• Completed more than 1 but less than 2 years of supervision toward licensure
• Eligible to apply for endorsement of out of state license in Commonwealth of Virginia
• None of the above

07

How many years of full-time equivalent clinical experience do you have working directly with individuals with severe and chronic mental illness, substance use and/or co-occurring disorders? (Includes supervised internships, practicums and field experience.)

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

08

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have providing services to individuals who are mentally ill, on outreach, engagement, or ongoing services in non-traditional settings (e.g., jails, hospitals, shelters, streets, job sites, or clients' homes)?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

09

Which of the following tasks have you performed to help individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or co-occurring disorders find housing? (Check all that apply)

• Conducted comprehensive assessments of an individual's mental health, including history, symptoms, daily living skills, prior treatment, diagnoses, legal issues, needs, and strengths.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of an individual's substance use, including patterns and history of use, prior treatment, daily living skills, prior treatment, diagnoses, legal issues, needs, and strengths.
• Assisted individuals in applying for housing programs, public benefits/entitlements, and/or pursuing educational or vocational opportunities.
• Provided supportive counseling to individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or co-occurring disorders.
• Worked effectively with individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Collaborated with staff in jails, shelters, and/or hospitals to coordinate care and support services.
• None of the above

10

Which of the following language access tools have you used in a behavioral health setting? Check all that apply.

• iSpeak Posters
• Language Access Resource Guide
• Solicit assistance from bilingual peer employees
• Language access vendor interpreter services
• Proficient in another language other than English
• Other
• None of the above

11

If you indicate "another language or other" in the previous question. Please specify. If not applicable, please enter N/A.

12

As a licensed provider, are you currently "opted-out" of billing for Medicare services?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable; unlicensed

13

As a licensed provider, are you currently "excluded" from any federally funded health care program, including Medicare & Medicaid?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable; unlicensed

Required Question

Employer Fairfax County

Address 12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035

Phone 703-324-3311

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm