Behavioral Health Specialist - Residential Treatment & Detox Services

The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) is hiring a Behavioral Health Specialist I for an innovative co‑occurring (substance abuse and mental health) residential treatment program for adults. This role offers an exciting opportunity for hands‑on clinical experience, professional development, and potential for advancement in a progressive Fairfax County agency. This position requires overnight coverage, weekend availability, and flexibility with holidays.

Duties include milieu management, drug and alcohol screens, admissions, crisis management, and documentation.

• Fairfax County serves a highly diverse population. Bilingual candidates are encouraged. A foreign‑language stipend of up to $1,560 per year may be given for qualified bilingual employees.
• Clinical supervision for employees who are licensed in one of the following:
  Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner, or Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• License/Certification reimbursement – reimbursement for job‑related licenses and/or certifications once per year.
• More information about working with Fairfax County Government is available on the CSB Careers Page.

• Functions as an active member of a treatment team.
• Functions as a co‑leader in groups.
• Assists with data gathering for needs assessment.
• Contributes to the development of individual service plans, with consideration given to the nature and severity of the behavioral health and psychosocial needs, individual strengths and preferences, and support systems.
• Makes interventions as outlined in the service plan.
• Brings forward timely information on individuals’ progress and evolving needs to the treatment team.
• Provides individual supportive counseling and skill‑building involving specific concerns.
• Conducts admission and orientation into the program/services.
• Provides individual and group psycho‑educational sessions for clients, family members, and significant others.
• Maintains and updates information on community resources for individuals, families, and other concerned persons.
• Provides skill building to clients in developing and practicing daily living, recovery, and self‑advocacy skills.
• Observes client behavior and provides de‑escalation techniques.
• Maintains client records in accordance with state and department regulations.
• Maintains all appropriate program logs and information.
• Provides program coverage and supervises program activities.
• Transports and accompanies individuals to various appointments.

• Knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of psychological and social development of individuals.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders and their physiological, psychological, and social impacts.
• Knowledge of public and private community‑based resources.
• Knowledge of social history development, interviewing, and treatment techniques appropriate for individuals with substance use and/or mental illness/serious emotional disturbance (SED).
• Ability to recognize behavioral symptoms of mental illness/SED and substance use, and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with clients.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to assist with the initial screening of the severity of individuals’ substance use/mental health symptoms, treatment, and support needs.

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, sociology, nursing, public health, or a related field;
OR a bachelor’s degree and a valid Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) certification.

• First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications within 90 days of appointment and maintained throughout CSB employment.
• Valid motor vehicle driver's license with fewer than…