Behavioral Health Senior Clinician -Jail & Court Based Services

Posting number: 26-01185

Department: Community Services Board

Job classification: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SENIOR CLINICIAN

Posting type: Open

Categories: Mental Health, Human Services, Counseling

Summary

This senior clinician position supports the efforts of Diversion First. You’ll be part of a team of diverse professionals helping individuals who have had contact with the criminal justice system transform their lives and achieve recovery. This position is based at the Fairfax County Courthouse and primarily involves conducting structured clinical interviews, completing comprehensive diagnostic assessments, and preparing initial treatment recommendations for CSB programs using client-specific needs and American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria. Assessments may take place at the Fairfax County Courthouse or at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. This position also monitors some clients who have been referred to the CSB’s Mandatory Outpatient Treatment (MOT) and provides Outpatient Restoration Services to individuals deemed not competent to stand trial. Work hours are Monday–Friday during program hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is located in the Fairfax County Courthouse.

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 government's human services system the CSB provides a wide array of services offering opportunities for career growth and advancement.
 
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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.

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