Employment Specialist- Assertive Community Treatment (Behavioral Health Specialist II)
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Employment Specialist- Assertive Community Treatment (Behavioral Health Specialist II)
Salary
$72,125.46 - $120,208.82 Annually
Location
ANNANDALE VA 22003 (KH17), VA
Job Type
FT Salary W BN
Job Number
26-00460
Department
Community Services Board
Opening Date
04/11/2026
Closing Date
4/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade
S25
Posting Type
Open to General Public
Description
Benefits
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Job Announcement
This job opportunity is being re-announced, open to the General Public. Applicants who wish to revise their original application are encouraged to reapply with a revised application. Otherwise, all applicants who previously applied do not need to reapply to be considered.
Transform Lives through Connection, Coordination, and Career Support
Are you a skilled case manager who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment? Join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team as an Employment Specialist. In this role, you aren't just helping people find jobs; you are the lead architect of a client's journey toward independence, providing intensive support that bridges clinical care and community integration.
Why Join Our Team?
The ACT model is built on teamwork. You will work daily alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary group of clinicians and specialists, ensuring no client-and no staff member-is left to navigate challenges alone. Your expertise in case management will be the glue that connects our clients to the resources they need to thrive.
Your Impact & Responsibilities
Intensive Case Management: Manages a community-based caseload with a focus on holistic recovery. Provides "wrap-around" support, coordinating everything from healthcare and stable housing to skill-building and Employment training.
High-Level Collaboration: Participates in daily team meetings to share insights, brainstorm solutions, and ensure a unified approach to client care. You will work closely with families, employers, and healthcare providers to advocate for your clients.
Precision Documentation: Maintains a high standard of clinical excellence by documenting services with accuracy and timeliness. Your well-coordinated service plans and progress notes will be the roadmap for each individual's success.
Crisis & Stabilization: Provides "in-the-moment" crisis intervention and emotional support in non-traditional settings (homes, shelters, and job sites), ensuring clients feel safe and supported 24/7.
Vocational Advocacy: Uses the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model to help clients secure employment, enroll in school, and manage Social Security benefits-all while providing the "follow-along" coaching needed to maintain their success.
Who You Are
A Great Coordinator: You have a "systems" mindset and excellent organizational skills, capable of managing complex needs across multiple environments.
A Strong Communicator: You take pride in your writing and understand that clear, timely documentation is essential for quality care.
A Team Player: You value a "shared caseload" approach and believe that the best outcomes happen when we work together.
Ready to make a real-world impact?
Take your clinical career beyond the four walls of an office. Join a collaborative team that values case management skills and clinical insights as much as your vocational expertise and help us redefine what recovery looks like in our community.
Location & Work Hours
This position is assigned to the ACT Mid team in the Annandale area of Fairfax County, based out of the Heritage Center at 7611 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003.
Program hours for the ACT Mid team are from 8:30 A.M. to 8:30 P.M. Monday through Friday and 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. on Weekends and Holidays. This position includes a rotating on-call coverage requirement and typically works one weekend every 4-5 weeks and one weekly P.M. shift (12:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.). The Team coordinates holiday coverage on a rotating basis.
Here are some of the benefits CSB employees enjoy:
This position includes a $2,500 sign-on bonus for new merit county employees or employees transferring from Fairfax County Public Schools.
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.
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) .
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 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 client's functioning and consults with medical professionals as needed;
Administers medication as ordered by a physician in accordance with department regulations;
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 client's 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:
MANDT Certifications within 90 days of appointment and annually thereafter;
CPR certification, within 90 days of appointment and maintained throughout CSB employment;
Medication Administration Assistance Certification within 90 days of appointment;
Valid Motor Vehicle Driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or the equivalent in another State) and maintained throughout employment with CSB.
Qualified Mental Health Case Manager (QMHCM) (Required within 1 month)
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) Certification- Required within 1 month of hire
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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:
Prior experience providing employment services, case management, and crisis management support.
Prior experience working directly with seriously mentally ill adults and delivering mental health services in the community.
Prior experience working on an ACT team.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to drive a car and conduct out of office visits in homes, hospitals, jails, shelters, or outdoors; sit, walk, stand & bend; operate keyboard driven computer equipment, tablet device; and enter/retrieve data on electronic health record. Ability to communicate with clients and coworkers; observe and report on client appearance and behavior; and make clinical interventions in unconventional treatment settings. 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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