Behavioral Health Specialist II - Diversion Engagement

This position works within our Diversion Engagement Team, and supports individuals designated as high utilizers of the Adult Detention Center, CSB Emergency Services, and Fairfax County Court Services by providing them engagement and monitoring services to both encourage and support people to connect to ongoing mental health and substance use treatment in order to avoid repetitive hospitalization and/or incarceration. This team supports the efforts of Diversion First and works collaboratively with the Sherriff's department, court services, emergency services, hospital discharge planners, other CSB teams, and clients natural support systems. Clinical services provided include outreach and engagement, case coordination, and risk assessment. It is a community-based program and work will take place in the Fairfax County Judicial Complex, hospitals, crisis stabilization programs, CSB Emergency Services, and other community-based settings. Service provisions are based on client and program need. Some positions offer services via telehealth for non-acute services. Other positions offer limited opportunities for telework. Teleworking options may vary by position. More information about CSB Services may be found at Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board | Community Services Board (fairfaxcounty.gov){tabindex="0"} 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{tabindex="0"}. 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 Licensed Nurse Practitioner. - 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{tabindex="0"}. Note: To learn more about careers that make a difference, watch our video "CSB Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Providing Care{tabindex="0"}." ## 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 co