Behavioral Health Senior Clinician - Intensive ...

Salary : $79,192.88 - $131,987.44 Annually Location : FAIRFAX (HH12), VA Job Type: FT Salary W BN Job Number: 26-00354 Department: Community Services Board Opening Date: 02/28/2026 Closing Date: 3/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade: S27 Posting Type: Open to General Public Job Announcement$2,500 Sign-On Bonus This position works in a collaborative environment providing discharge planning and intensive case management services to seriously mentally ill and co-occurring adults. Our team is looking for a dynamic clinician that can work as a blended role within our forensic and civil teams. Forensic discharge planning involves working with individuals that are involved with the criminal justice system, as well as the mental health system while hospitalized on NGRI status or for competency restoration. Civil discharge planning involves working with clients that are psychiatrically detained to regional and state-run psychiatric hospitals. The primary functions of discharge planners are assessing, referring, and linking individuals to community-based services and resources. Discharge Planners collaborate with state psychiatric hospital staff on treatment recommendations and participate in treatment team meetings. Position will involve travel to state psychiatric hospitals around Virginia and regional programs. Here are some of the benefits CSB employees enjoy: This position includes a sign-on bonus for new merit county employees in the amount of $2500. Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home - including 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. 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 Clinical Nurse Specialist. 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 Note: To learn more about careers that make a difference, watch our video "" 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 discharge planning and coordination of after-care service plans for clients leaving state, local, and private psychiatric hospitals; 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 clients requiring multiple services; Provides risk assessments for dangerousness to self and others. 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.) Extensive 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; Thorough knowledge of major schools of treatment of emotionally and socially disturbed individuals; Knowledge of psychiatric, psychological, and/or sociological terminology and concepts; Ability to conduct mental health assessments and apply treatment approaches/modalities; Ability to formulate diagnoses for clients with acute, chronic, severe mental illness; Ability to diagnostically interpret data obtained from psychological test results, social histories, and interviews; Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public and private sector organizations, community groups, and the general public; Ability to monitor and analyze the impact of psychotropic medications; Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Employment StandardsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college with a master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or nursing; plus, two years of clinical experience. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Possession of a current license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia in one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner or Licensed Nurse Practitioner (LNP). Valid motor vehicle driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) maintained throughout employment with CSB. 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. Requires a National Provider Identifier. Additional Work Schedule Requirements: 40 hours per week to include day and evening hours on regular schedule to be determined by program needs. May involve 8+ hour days when traveling to and from state hospitals. Licensed providers may not "opt out" of being a Medicare provider. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with adults with SMI, co-occurring disorders, and a history of homelessness. Experience in delivering mental health services in psychiatric hospitals, the criminal justice system, jails, homeless shelters, and residential settings. Experience collaborating with multiple human services systems and state program agencies, such as jails, hospitals, ACT, intensive case management providers. Experience in providing needs assessments, assessments, referring, and linking to treatment and community programs and resources. Experience completing clinical assessments, formulating diagnoses for clients with acute, chronic, severe mental illness. Experience with diagnostically interpreting data obtained from psychological test results, social histories, and interventions. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able and willing to drive a county vehicle and independently drive and travel to numerous locations, including some travel throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Ability to access, input, and retrieve computer data. Ability to observe, process, and document clinical information and make clinical interventions appropriate to client needs. 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. EEO/AA/TTY. #LI-AP1 Merit Positions Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following: Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage Group Term Life Insurance Long Term Disability LiveWell Program Flexible Spending Programs Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!) Paid Holidays Contributory Retirement Plan Deferred Compensation Employee Assistance Program Employees' Child Care Center Continuous Learning Opportunities Commuter Benefits Accounts NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: For additional details please visit the Non-Merit Positions Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year. Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage Flexible Spending Program Deferred Compensation Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year. No benefits 01 What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Less than 12th grade High school diploma or GED Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate degree 02 If you answered that you have a degree in the previous question, please indicate your area of study below. If you do not have a degree, please select "not applicable." Psychology Social work Counseling Nursing Not applicable or None of the above 03 Please indicate which of the following license(s) you possess in the Commonwealth of Virginia. If you are not licensed but eligible for licensure (includes reciprocity) please check that response. Licensed Clinical Social Worker Licensed Professional Counselor Clinical Psychologist Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Licensed Nurse Practitioner (LNP) Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner Eligible to register as a licensed eligible mental health professional in one of the above areas (A registered licensed eligible mental health professional has been approved by the applicable Virginia health regulatory board as a supervisee in clinical social work or a resident in clinical psychology, professional counseling, substance abuse treatment practice, or marriage and family therapy.) None of the above 04 How many full-time equivalent years of clinical experience do you have? (Clinical experience means providing direct clinical services. Additional education may not substitute for clinical experience.) None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six to less than seven years Seven to less than eight years Eight or more years 05 Do you currently possess a valid driver's license? Yes No 06 How many years of clinical experience do you have providing needs assessment and discharge planning services to individuals in a hospital or jail setting? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 07 Do you have knowledge of resources, both public and private, that offer services and support to individuals with Mental Health and/co-occurring issues in Fairfax County? Yes No 08 Which of the following tasks/duties have you performed in your current or prior employment? (Check all that apply) Performed a full assessment of an individual's mental health history, symptoms, daily living skills, history of mental health treatment, diagnoses, needs and strengths. Performed a full assessment of a consumer's substance use or abuse, including history of use, treatment and legal history. Assisted an individual in applying for housing programs. None of the above 09 As a licensed provider, are you currently "opted-out" of billing for Medicare services? Yes No Not applicable; unlicensed 10 As a licensed provider, are you currently "excluded" from any federally funded health care program, including Medicare & Medicaid? Yes No Not applicable; unlicensed Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04