Education: Bachelor's degree or related field
Experience: 7+ years
License: Driver's license
the opportunity to influence behavioral health services at both the program and system level while leading dedicated professionals committed to improving lives every day.
Your leadership will help shape the future of community behavioral healthcare for one of the nation's largest and most diverse counties. Join a team where your leadership creates lasting impact.
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To learn more about careers that make a difference, watch our video "CSB Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Providing Care." Illustrative Duties (This list is representative and not all-inclusive.
Job position descriptions provide more detail at the position level.) Plans, administers, directs and implements various programs within a large division which may include a wide range of specialized prevention, diagnostic and treatment services; Assures integration of program functions across similar program areas within CSB system; Ensures senior clinical and administrative program supervision; Provides consultation to the leadership of the CSB; Provides liaison with county, regional, and state agencies; governing boards; and advisory committees, representing the CSB on various committees, work groups and projects; Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with community groups and agencies such as nonprofits, contractual services, or public schools; Establishes and participates in consultative and educative planning with community agencies, groups, coalitions, and schools; Develops and implements internal policies and procedures to enhance treatment effectiveness and efficiency, coordinating with other CSB Division Directors and CSB executive leadership, ensuring consistency across the CSB and compliance with county, state and federal regulations; Disseminates, clarifies, and interprets county and CSB policies and procedures; Conducts mental health program utilization and quality reviews as required by service area; Assures programs meet all agency and state goals and objectives, as well as complies with all applicable licensing and funding mandates, standards, and regulations; Develops and manages budget for the assigned service area, consulting with the assigned financial staff; Authorizes and reviews program expenditures, identifies potential budget shortfalls, and writes consideration item proposals as requested for program expansion and revenue enhancement, consulting with the Enterprise Services Director; Evaluates programs to ensure effective and efficient service delivery and develops plans to address identified gaps in services; Oversees clinical and non-clinical services for quality and effectiveness; Provides clinical consultation and organizational guidance for high-risk individuals; Advises staff and supervisors on difficult and complex individuals; Manages and allocates resources within the service area to meet program or workload demands; Coordinates with multiple service areas and agencies to ensure quality client service delivery; Provides research information and statistical data to federal, state, and county authorities; Provides technical assistance to CSB and community providers for contracted services; Directs the establishment and monitoring of contract levels for state performance contract; Advances principles and agency and county initiatives on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (This list is representative and not all inclusive. Job position descriptions provide more detail at the position level.) Extensive knowledge of principles, theories, practices and methods related to the assigned division; Extensive knowledge of the principles and theories of individual psychological, cognitive, and social development as appropriate for the assigned division; Knowledge of current prevention/treatment philosophies and programs in the field of substance abuse and/or developmental disability as appropriate for the assigned division; Knowledge of community resources and support services, including relevant public and private organizations; Thorough knowledge of intake procedures and interviewing techniques; Advanced knowledge of current treatment/care philosophies and programs in the assigned division; Knowledge of psychiatric, psychological and/or sociological terminology and concepts; Knowledge of federal, state, and local human services agencies and the services they provide; Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, including personnel, budgeting, accounting, and management analysis, and ability to apply them in overseeing a variety of services; Ability to lead and manage the work of a large staff through subordinate managers and supervisors; Ability to solve problems and resolveg conflicts; Ability to integrate services with otherdivisions; Ability to develop and implement departmental goals and objectives; Ability to interpret the impact of physical and psychotropic medication on clients; Ability to compile and analyze data and draw sound conclusions; Ability to develop and evaluate programs; Ability to manage the work of a large staff through subordinate managers and supervisors; Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, county officials, public and private sector organizations, community groups and the general public; Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (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 at least a bachelor's degree in psychology, nursing, social work, counseling, public health, healthcare administration, or related field; Plus seven years of related clinical and administrative experience.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver's license 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, credit 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: Extensive experience with Medicaid and other 3rd party insurance reimbursement.
Extensive experience managing supervisors. Experience overseeing budgets, contracts, and other fiscal responsibilities. Experience working in a behavioral health setting with adults.
Master's degree in behavioral health field. Licensed in Virginia as either a Clinical Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Nurse Practitioner PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: Ability to travel independently to multiple sites.
The job is generally sedentary; however, it requires sufficient visual acuity to read data on a computer monitor and the ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment.
Must be able to communicate effectively with others and lift up to 15 pounds. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise. 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.
We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. 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.
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