Behavioral Health Nursing Supervisor - Behavioral Health Outpatient & Case Management Services
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Behavioral Health Nursing Supervisor - Behavioral Health Outpatient & Case Management Services
Salary
$89,463.30 - $149,105.01 Annually
Location
FAIRFAX (HH12), VA
Job Type
FT Salary W BN
Job Number
25-01222
Department
Community Services Board
Opening Date
06/21/2025
Closing Date
7/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade
S30
Posting Type
Open to General Public
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Announcement
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus*
An exciting opportunity to become part of a state-of-the-art Nursing leadership team as a Behavioral Health Nursing (BHN) Supervisor. This position supervises outpatient nursing services at the Sharon Bulova Center in Fairfax, VA. Under general supervision of the Behavioral Health Nurse Manager, serves as a nursing supervisor, providing administrative and clinical supervision to nurses, in the provision of direct care management, medication administration, and case management services to medically compromised individuals with acute mental illness, in a community-based mental health outpatient setting. Provides supervision and coordination for medication/medical services, and performs related work as required. Functions independently and as part of a larger inter-disciplinary and multicultural team. Must be computer literate and familiar with electronic health records. Timely electronic documentation that meets state, local, and federal performance contract expectations is essential.
The Behavioral Health Outpatient Nursing Team delivers office-based nursing and case management services to seriously mentally ill individuals needing to support progress toward their recovery goals. The BHN Supervisor will provide guidance and leadership to team members on interacting with insurance companies, pharmacies, Fairfax County Health Department and laboratories.
The Nursing Supervisor is part of a robust multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychiatric nurses, mental health therapists, case managers and peer health coaches. This position is part of a multidisciplinary team providing specialized community-based services.
Work Location: Sharon Bulova Center (8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA)
Here are some of the benefits CSB employees enjoy:
*The BHN Supervisor position includes a signing bonus for qualified new merit county employees in the amount of $10,000 (full-time) or qualified employees transferring from Fairfax County Public Schools.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) ) and CSB recognizes that staff competence in speaking a variety of languages is necessary to meet client needs. We encourage candidate's bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply. A foreign language skills stipend of up to $1,300/year (full-time) may be given for qualified bi-lingual employees.
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.
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 vis it the CSB Careers Page (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/careers) .
Note: To learn more about careers that make a difference, watch our video "CSB Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Providing Care."
Illustrative Duties
Supervises nurses and/or multi-disciplinary teams of medical and non-medical service providers;
Provides supervision and coordination for medication/medical services, including but not limited to delivery of medication, monitoring medication room, and inventorying medications;
Supervises and/or provides direct nursing client care in a full range of individual and group counseling and case management services, to include relapse prevention, community maintenance, adaptive behavior change, crisis intervention and stabilization;
Performs physical/mental health assessments, including laboratory testing of new clients at intake and to clients on an ongoing basis as case manager;
Monitors and assesses clients for risk of harm to self and/or others;
Develops treatment plans and adapts treatment interventions and approaches;
Documents assessments, treatment plans and quarterly reports on clinical status of clients;
Monitors and documents medication trials;
Monitors client responses to psychobiological and nursing interventions, medications and other treatments;
Develops and implements programs, activities and services, including training and educational activities;
Researches and provides liaison for available community, private and government resources and support for clients requiring multiple services;
Ensures that program is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, regulations and statutes;
Performs quality assurance reviews;
Participates in the assessment and identification of the need to expand services to address emerging issues or service gaps in the Community Services Board's service delivery system, making recommendations for improvements or changes;
Provides staff supervision, assigns, reviews and plans the work of subordinates, including performance evaluations, employee development and selection;
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of nursing standards, theories, principles, practices, methods, processes, and procedures;
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;
Knowledge of substance use disorders and addiction signs and symptoms, assessment techniques, treatment interventions and approaches;
Knowledge of human growth and development, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology (e.g., side effects, contraindications), preventive medicine, epidemiology, and nutrition;
Knowledge of psychiatric, psychological, and/or sociological terminology and concepts;
Knowledge of clinical supervisory methods and techniques;
Knowledge of federal and state regulations and guidelines for medication clinics and treatment centers;
Knowledge of available County, state, community, corporate and private resources and support for clients with mental and/or co-occurring substance use disorders/physical/mental illness;
Ability to conduct mental and physical health assessments and apply treatment approaches/modalities;
Ability to assess and monitor the effects of psychotropic and other medications;
Ability to identify co-occurring conditions and assess level of risk to self and others;
Ability to develop, prepare and conduct programs, activities, presentations and services;
Ability to supervise and train service professionals;
Ability to conduct performance evaluations and implement personnel procedures;
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, public and private sector organizations, community groups, and the general public;
Ability to work as a supervisor/case manager in a multi-disciplinary team;
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports;
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/equivalencies-education-and-experience)
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in nursing; plus, three years of post-licensure experience as a nurse in the specialty area of psychiatric mental health nursing, substance use disorders, intellectual disability, or relevant clinical specialty.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia;
Valid motor vehicle driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or the equivalent in another State) maintained throughout employment with CSB.
CPR/First Aid (within 3 months of hire)
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) (within 1 month of hire)
Qualified Mental Health Case Manager (QMHCM) (within 1 month of hire)
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
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.
This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Supervisory experience.
Experience working with individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring disorders.
Experience with program development and implementation.
Knowledge and experience with ICD10, psychotropic medications and their effects.
Case management experience.
Knowledge of community resources for individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring disorders.
Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work located in the office. Ability to access, input, and retrieve computer data. Ability to observe, process, and document clinical information and make clinical interventions. Ability to provide injectable medication and use medical equipment. Have visual, tactile, and auditory capacity for assessing blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and sit, walk, stand, bend, and write as needed to complete duties of the job. 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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