Utilization Review Manager (Behavioral Health Supervisor)

duties and

responsibilities: Supervises and manages a team of behavioral health senior clinicians to review and authorize requests for intensive behavioral health services and supports Provides oversight to ensure service authorizations comply with state and local policy meeting programmatic and fiscal audit standards Participates in management and leadership teams as well as interagency workgroups to support strategic initiatives aimed at improving equitable access, effective service delivery and improved outcomes for youth involved in child welfare, juvenile justice and special education Leads collaborative efforts and engages with private provider partners to ensure a full continuum of high quality, trauma-informed and evidence-based interventions are available Supports implementation of the System of Care model in Fairfax-Falls Church to accomplish strategic priorities for youth with complex, intensive needs Utilizes technology solutions, electronic documentation systems, and virtual platforms for efficient business processes in a dynamic human services environment.

Collects and analyzes qualitative and quantitative data to provide management reports to leadership about service trends, gap analyses and other program metrics 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; 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; 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; 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 humans; Thorough knowledge of and ability to implement recovery oriented practices and person-centered planning; Knowledge of psychiatric, psychological, sociological, and addiction terminology and concepts; Knowledge of clinical supervisory methods and techniques; Knowledge of existing referral agencies and community resources; Demonstrated case management skills; 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 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. Must be eligible to be licensed 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).

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Licensed 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 (Required within 24 months) Valid driver's license NECESSARY SPECIAL

REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, child protective services check, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS: At least 3 years of experience with supervision of professional staff At least 2 years of professional human services work experience in at least two areas. At least 2 years of professional experience monitoring behavioral health care services. Advanced knowledge of trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health/behavioral health care interventions for children, youth and families.

At least 2 years of experience in at least two of the following areas: utilization review, monitoring of purchased mental health/behavioral health care service, collection of standardized data elements via file audits and document reviews, preparing written social histories, assessments, and reports describing the needs of children and families, and use of assessment tools (examples: CANS, VEMAT, YASI, etc.) and decision support models At least intermediate proficiency with Excel.

PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to travel to visit clients, conduct site reviews and attend meetings off-site. Ability to use automated technology.

Employee may require to lift up to 15 lbs (all duties). Visual acuity is required to read data on computer monitor, incumbent must be able to operate keyboard driven equipment. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include 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. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY. #LI-JY1 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 Please click here for a summary of our benefits.

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid For additional details please visit the County's benefits webpage . 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 Other (related field) Other (non-related field) Not applicable 03 Do you currently possess a valid driver's license? Yes No 04 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 Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner Licensed Nurse Practitioner (LNP) 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 05 How many years of full-time equivalent clinical experience do you have? (Clinical experience means providing direct clinical services to individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse; includes supervised internships, practicums, and field experience.

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 06 How many years of full-time equivalent do you have supervising professional staff?

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 07 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have monitoring behavioral health care services?

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 08 In which of the following areas do you have at least two (2) years of professional Human Services work experience?

Check all that apply. Special education Intellectual disabilities Children and families Child protective services Drug and alcohol Foster care Juvenile justice Mental health/behavioral health care None of the above 09 Rate your knowledge of trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health/behavioral health care interventions for children, youth and families.

Beginner (exposure/awareness level of knowledge) Intermediate (training only but no experience) Advanced (can document both training and experience using identified models of trauma treatment or Evidence Based Training (EBT)s with a recognized certification or specific training) None of the above 10 Please identify all the job duties in which you have at least two (2) years of professional experience.

Check all that apply Utilization review Monitoring of purchased mental health/behavioral health care services Collection of standardized data elements via file audits and document reviews Preparing written social histories, assessments, and reports describing the needs of children and families Use of assessment tools (examples: CANS, VEMAT, YASI, etc.) and decision support models None of the above 11 Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Beginner (Basic knowledge of creating a worksheet; performing calculations in a worksheet; modifying and formatting a worksheet; printing workbook contents) Intermediate (Knowledge of inserting and modifying graphic objects in a worksheet; customizing and enhancing workbooks; analyzing data using Pivot Tables, Slicers, and Pivot Charts) Advanced (Extensive knowledge of increasing productivity and improving efficiency by streamlining workflow; collaborating with others using workbooks; auditing worksheets; analyzing data; working with multiple workbooks; importing and exporting data, using Excel with the web) No experience Required Question Employer Fairfax County Address 12000 Government Center Pkwy.

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