Behavioral Health Supervisor

Salary : $81,382.29 - $135,637.01 Annually
Location : FAIRFAX (EJ27), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 25-00679
Department: Family Services
Opening Date: 03/15/2025
Closing Date: 3/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S28
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Staff Development and Training, this position serves as a clinical supervisor to staff performing direct services and casework to individuals and families receiving services from divisions within the Department of Family Services which include Adult and Aging; Children, Youth, and Families; and Domestic and Sexual Violence Services. Serves as an integral member of the DFS Professional Development and Training (PDT) Team. Performs the following duties: provides individual and group clinical supervision to direct services staff seeking clinical licensure. Provides in-house clinical training offerings that meet CEU criteria for certain clinical licensing purposes and overall support clinical professional development opportunities. Keeps records and documentation of clinical supervision and trainings; provides clinical expertise to support staff s accrual of supervised hours needed to gain clinical licensure; coordinates with administrative supervisor as needed. Participates in team and agency-level meetings and other duties essential to supporting staff seeking clinical licensure. Ensures agency goals, policies and procedures are met and that program remains in compliance with all DFS, local and state and federal regulations. May also administratively supervise other clinicians.
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;
Interviews and selects candidates for various positions;
Consults with professionals on a variety of problems including delivery of needed services for clinically complex cases;
Develops and implements program activities and services, including training and educational activities;
Under direction, develops and implements a specialized program which is designed to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of service provision;
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.
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 the elements of a comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment and interviewing techniques;
Thorough knowledge of and ability to implement recovery oriented practices and person-centered planning;
Knowledge of major schools of treatment inclusive of substance abuse prevention and treatment methods/techniques;
Core skills in motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapies;
Knowledge of psychiatric, psychological, sociological, and addiction terminology and concepts;
Knowledge of clinical supervisory methods and techniques;
Knowledge of alcohol and/or drug addiction and the physiological and psychological effects;
Knowledge of existing referral agencies and community resources;
Demonstrated case management skills;
Ability to manage a caseload and manage the workflow of the team;
Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with individuals receiving services and the individuals and families who support them;
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.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer.

This position is considered essential personnel and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ability to provide supportive supervision in the context of systemic program requirements related to mandated services such as protective services and case management services, and court orders; addressing both strengths and challenges of the supervisee, modeling, and discussing ethical practice; uses a coaching model to provide professional mentoring, evaluation, and feedback; and engages with administrative case supervisors as needed to discuss case needs and outcomes.
• The incumbent will maintain functional knowledge of best practices related to adult, aging, and disabled populations; children, youth and families; and victims, survivors, and perpetrators of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking and human trafficking.
• The incumbent will use their understanding of systemic processes to provide clinical supervision that supports the legal and policy requirements of the Department and respective divisions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Incumbent must be able to use technology to perform duties related to this position which include (but are not limited to) Microsoft Office, electronic meeting platforms to host meetings and training, and have the ability to enter data and create written reports. 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.

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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
• Commuter Benefit Program
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

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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/None of the above

03

How many full-time equivalent years of clinical experience do you have? (Clinical experience means providing direct clinical 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

04

Are you licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years have you been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the Virginia Board of Social Work or an equivalent LCSW license from another jurisdiction?

• 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

06

If you are a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent from another jurisdiction other than Virginia please specify. If not applicable, please enter N/A.
07

How many years have you been certified by the Virginia Board of Social Work to provide LCSW licensure supervision?

• 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

08

How many years of full-time equivalent increasingly responsible, directly-related professional social services or human services experience do you have?

• 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

09

How many years of experience do you have managing and reviewing the work of less experienced staff and/or supervisory 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 or more years

10

Do you have at least two years of full-time equivalent professional social services or human services experience in any of the following areas? Check all that apply.

• Adult protective services
• Alcohol and Drug Services
• Child protective services
• Children and families
• Domestic violence
• Education
• Foster care
• Intellectual disabilities
• Mental health
• Older adults
• Physical disabilities
• Prevention
• Sexual assault
• None of the above

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