Behavioral Health Supervisor- Behavioral Health Outpatient Services
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Behavioral Health Supervisor- Behavioral Health Outpatient Services
Salary
$83,009.89 - $138,349.74 Annually
Location
ALEXANDRIA (KP10), VA
Job Type
FT Salary W BN
Job Number
25-02133
Department
Community Services Board
Opening Date
11/29/2025
Closing Date
12/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade
S28
Posting Type
Open to General Public
Description
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Job Announcement
This position supports our Behavioral Health Outpatient & Case Management Services Division. You will work as part of and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team providing adult outpatient community based mental health services to residents of the Fairfax-Falls Church catchment area. Provides clinical and administrative supervision to a Behavioral Health and Outpatient (BHOP) Team, while reviewing customer service and addressing concerns as they arise. Provides quality assurance, reviews charts to meet state and federal standards, assures billing adherence and arranges hiring panel interviews to include training new staff. Also facilitates weekly multi-disciplinary meetings, supervises day-to-day program operations, conducts annual performance reviews and career development plans, implements disciplinary steps as appropriate, participates in site management and provides coverage for BHOP manager as needed. Provides supervision of and direct services to a complex and multi-cultural population of adult persons age 18+, with co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders, severe mental illness, and developmental delays.
The incumbent should have expert level skills in risk and bio-psycho-social assessments, crisis intervention, case management, therapy, and evidence based clinical interventions. Additionally, they should have knowledge of the CSB, county, and community resources. Collaborates with client/family/care providers, with strong engagement and outreach skills. Be able to conduct outreach and engagement with private community providers and hospitals and have strong presentation skills.
CSB strives 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 (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/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.
Note: Multiple positions maybe filled from this announcement.
Here are some 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 (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) . 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.
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 visit the CSB Careers Page (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/careers) .
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.)
Provides staff supervision for all clinical aspects of the program;
Plans, assigns, and reviews work of team members;
Interviews and selects candidates for various positions;
Performs complex evaluations and makes independent diagnoses using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD) - 10;
Provides individual, family and group treatment;
Maintains a caseload of diverse, complex, and high risk individuals;
Develops treatment plans and adapts treatment interventions and approaches;
Provides assessment and treatment services to individuals presenting a wide variety of emotional, social, and mental disorders over a range of severity;
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 individuals requiring multiple services;
Develops and implements program activities and services, including training and educational activities;
Under direction, develops and implements a specialized program which is designed to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of service provision;
Supervises day-to-day program operations;
Promotes awareness of program services through presentations;
Develops and monitors program's policies and procedures;
Ensures that program is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, regulations, and statutes;
Mediates and facilitates inter-and intra-program issues needing a systems perspective;
Plans, recommends, and executes quality initiatives related to mental health standards;
Monitors and analyzes the impact of psychotropic medication on an individual's functioning and mental status;
Provides crisis stabilization and crisis management;
Ensures that a facility is maintained in good operating condition and compliant with health and safety, licensure, and regulatory requirements.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of the psychological and social development of humans;
Thorough knowledge of the elements of a comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment and interviewing techniques;
Thorough knowledge of and ability to implement recovery oriented practices and person-centered planning;
Knowledge of major schools of treatment inclusive of substance abuse prevention and treatment methods/techniques;
Core skills in motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapies;
Knowledge of psychiatric, psychological, sociological, and addiction terminology and concepts;
Knowledge of clinical supervisory methods and techniques;
Knowledge of alcohol and/or drug addiction and the physiological and psychological effects;
Knowledge of existing referral agencies and community resources;
Demonstrated case management skills;
Ability to formulate diagnoses and to diagnostically interpret data obtained from psychological test results, social histories, and interviews;
Ability to evaluate the severity of individuals' substance use, psychiatric symptoms, and impact on daily functioning; and implement commensurate level of treatment and support;
Ability to manage a caseload and manage the workflow of the team;
Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with individuals receiving services and the individuals and families who support them;
Ability to prepare, produce, and conduct program presentations;
Ability to develop, implement, manage, and evaluate programs;
Ability to supervise and train service professionals;
Ability to successfully perform as a team leader/member;
Ability to evaluate performance, provide feedback, coach, correct, and implement personnel procedures;
Ability to function independently in high stress situations;
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, supervisors, public and private sector organizations, community groups, and the general public;
Ability to successfully perform as a team leader/member;
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 with at least a master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or nursing plus three years of clinical experience or a doctoral degree in psychology, social, counseling or nursing plus one year of clinical experience.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) and must be maintained throughout employment with Community Services Board.
Current license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia in one of the following:
Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker,
Licensed Professional Counselor,
Clinical Psychologist,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist,
Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner or
Licensed Nurse Practitioner.
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.
This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)
Licensed providers may not "opt out" of being a Medicare provider.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in clinical and administrative supervision.
Certification in Clinical Supervision.
Combination of training and/or experience providing services to priority population.
Experience working with co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders, and the severely mentally ill.
Experienced and competent in crisis management.
Significant experience providing individual and group evidence-based treatments or prior experience with milieu.
Culturally competent.
Computer and MS Office proficiency
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is located in community and office. Ability to access, input, and retrieve computer data. Ability to independently transport self and consumers and fulfill duties at various sites. Ability to observe, process, and document clinical information and make clinical interventions. 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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