Behavioral Health Specialist II - Youth & Family

Behavioral Health Specialist II - Youth & Family

Salary

$73,567.94 - $128,743.89 Annually

Location

MERRIFIELD CENTER, 8221 WILLOW OAKS CORPORATE DR., FAIRFAX (HH12), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

26-01303

Department

Community Services Board

Opening Date

08/22/2026

Closing Date

9/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S25

Posting Type

Open to General Public

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Announcement

This position is on the Youth and Family Team and located at the Sharon Bulova Center in Fairfax, VA. Provides behavioral health services to youth and families while collaborating with internal and external service professionals and community partners. Also provides case management, outreach, engagement, wellness and health promotion, crisis stabilization, crisis management, risk assessments, and entry, navigation, and referral services. Maintains accurate and comprehensive electronic health records in accordance with federal, state, and department regulations. Advocates for clients regarding their rights and needed services. Develops and maintains effective relationships with community organizations and agencies. Assesses and monitors the impact of medications and administering medications as ordered by a physician in accordance with department regulations. Also supports clients and families in accessing appropriate behavioral health and community resources.

The successful candidate will have the ability to manage a caseload, establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with clients and families, collaborate effectively with coworkers and community partners, communicate clearly both orally and in writing, maintain accurate records, and prepare reports. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and collaborative behavioral health professional who is committed to supporting youth and families and making a meaningful difference in the community.

More information about CSB Services may be found at Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board Community Services Board (fairfaxcounty.gov).

Here are some of additional 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.
• 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 Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• 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 in Youth & Family Services view our Meaningful Work. Rewarding Careers video.

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.)

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 clients functioning and consults with medical professionals as needed;
• 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 clients services, progress and recommendations as required.

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 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.

Employment Standards

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:

• Qualified Mental Health Professional - within 3 months of hire
• Qualified Mental Health Case Manager (QMHCM)- within 1 month of hire

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field.
• Experience working with Office of Childrens Services (CSA).
• Case management experience with children, youth, and families.
• Virginia licensure in related field (example: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, etc.).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is located at your county site as well as in the community; to include FCPS locations, County agency sites, private provider sites as well as family homes. Employee is required to fulfill assigned duties on site and at other sites (court, schools, family services, etc.) throughout the community. Must be able to travel unassisted throughout the county. 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
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

03

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you or you do not possess a degree, enter "N/A".

04

Are you certified in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)? Please list certifications on your application also. Details regarding QMHP can be found on https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/counseling/counseling_QMHP.htm. Details regarding CSAC certification can be found on https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/ApplicantResources/CSACapplicationinfo/.

• Yes, QMHP
• Yes, CSAC
• No
• No, but eligible

05

How many hours of clinical experience do you have? (Clinical experience means providing direct clinical services, such as individual or group clinical therapy/counseling, milieu management, or mental health skill building. Additional education may not substitute for clinical experience.)

• None
• Less than 500 hours
• 500 to less than 1500 hours
• 1500 or more hours

06

Do you have experience with the Childrens Services Act in Virginia?

• Yes
• No

07

How many full-time equivalent years of case management experience do you have with children, youth, and families?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than four years
• Four to less than six years
• Six or more years

08

How familiar are you with various community-based supports and services in the Northern Virginia area?

• Unfamiliar
• Limited Knowledge
• Proficient Knowledge

09

Please indicate which of the following license(s) you possess in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Clinical Psychologist
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner
• Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner
• Currently pursuing
• None of the above

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