Behavioral Health Nurse (BHN) Supervisor - Residential Treatment & Detox Services

Salary : $89,463.30 - $149,105.01 Annually
Location : FAIRFAX (FJ37), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 25-00874
Department: Community Services Board
Opening Date: 04/19/2025
Closing Date: 5/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S30
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus*

Be part of the miracle; see recovery happen!

Join a dynamic multi-disciplinary team in substance use disorder (SUD) Residential Treatment Services. Our treatment philosophy is comprehensive, dynamic, integrated, and recovery based. Provides supervision for nursing staff at various residential locations in Fairfax County. Must be able to travel to all locations to meet with staff. Must be able to work as part of a treatment team which consists of substance abuse counselors, mental health counselors, nurses, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, and physicians. Strong communication skills, both verbal and in writing, required. Uses an integrated approach toward patient outcomes. Serves as an empowering body to influence patient empowerment, and successful outcomes of clinical quality, through relationships and access-based knowledge. Uses evidence-based care guidelines for service delivery. As part of a leadership team, determines processes, policies, procedures, and workflow and ensures the appropriate decimation of information to staff and programs for delivery of care. This is an excellent position for the nurse who has a strong medical background along with knowledge and skills important in a behavioral health/ substance use disorder setting. Provides clinical and administrative oversight of nurses at various locations.

This position is Monday through Friday, and onsite at various locations. May include weekend on call rotations as needed.

Here are some of the benefits CSB employees enjoy:

• *The BHN Supervisor position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new merit county employees in the amount of $10,000 (full-time) or qualified employees transferring from Fairfax County Public Schools.
• The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () and CSB recognizes that staff competence in speaking a variety of languages is necessary to meet client needs. We encourage candidate's bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply. A foreign language skills stipend of up to $1,300/year (full-time) may be given for qualified bi-lingual employees.
• 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.
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Illustrative Duties

• Supervises nurses and/or multi-disciplinary teams of medical and non-medical service providers;
• Provides supervision and coordination for medication/medical services, including but not limited to delivery of medication, monitoring medication room, and inventorying medications;
• Supervises and/or provides direct nursing client care in a full range of individual and group counseling and case management services, to include relapse prevention, community maintenance, adaptive behavior change, crisis intervention and stabilization;
• Performs physical/mental health assessments, including laboratory testing of new clients at intake and to clients on an ongoing basis as case manager;
• Monitors and assesses clients for risk of harm to self and/or others;
• Develops treatment plans and adapts treatment interventions and approaches;
• Documents assessments, treatment plans and quarterly reports on clinical status of clients;
• Monitors and documents medication trials;
• Monitors client responses to psychobiological and nursing interventions, medications and other treatments;
• Develops and implements programs, activities and services, including training and educational activities;
• Researches and provides liaison for available community, private and government resources and support for clients requiring multiple services;
• Ensures that program is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, regulations and statutes;
• Performs quality assurance reviews;
• Participates in the assessment and identification of the need to expand services to address emerging issues or service gaps in the Community Services Board's service delivery system, making recommendations for improvements or changes;
• Provides staff supervision, assigns, reviews and plans the work of subordinates, including performance evaluations, employee development and selection;

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing standards, theories, principles, practices, methods, processes, and procedures;
• 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;
• Knowledge of substance use disorders and addiction signs and symptoms, assessment techniques, treatment interventions and approaches;
• Knowledge of human growth and development, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology (e.g., side effects, contraindications), preventive medicine, epidemiology, and nutrition;
• Knowledge of psychiatric, psychological, and/or sociological terminology and concepts;
• Knowledge of clinical supervisory methods and techniques;
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations and guidelines for medication clinics and treatment centers;
• Knowledge of available County, state, community, corporate and private resources and support for clients with mental and/or co-occurring substance use disorders/physical/mental illness;
• Ability to conduct mental and physical health assessments and apply treatment approaches/modalities;
• Ability to assess and monitor the effects of psychotropic and other medications;
• Ability to identify co-occurring conditions and assess level of risk to self and others;
• Ability to develop, prepare and conduct programs, activities, presentations and services;
• Ability to supervise and train service professionals;
• Ability to conduct performance evaluations and implement personnel procedures;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, public and private sector organizations, community groups, and the general public;
• Ability to work as a supervisor/case manager in a multi-disciplinary team;
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in nursing; plus, three years of post-licensure experience as a nurse in the specialty area of psychiatric mental health nursing, substance use disorders, intellectual disability, or relevant clinical specialty.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia;
• CPR/First Aid (Required within 3 months)
• Valid Motor Vehicle Driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or the equivalent in another State) maintained throughout employment with CSB.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
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.

This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with individuals with substance abuse and mental health concerns.
• Supervisory experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs; independently drive county vehicle; and sit, walk, stand, bend, and write as needed to complete duties of the job. Ability to observe client behavior/ appearance and be able to converse with clients & co-workers. 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

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:

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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 your highest level of education in nursing?

• Some college
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03

How many years of post-licensure experience do you have as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area of psychiatric mental health nursing, substance use disorders, intellectual disability, or relevant clinical specialty?

• 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 years or more

04

Do you have a current license or multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of full-time equivalent supervisory experience do you have within your related professional 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

07

How many years of post-licensure experience do you have as a registered nurse?

• 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

Do you have experience working in any of the following specialties? Check all that apply:

• Substance use disorders
• Developmental disability
• Medical/surgical
• Public/community health
• Behavioral health
• Critical care
• Detoxification
• None of the above

09

Which of the following Nursing management tasks have you performed? Check all that apply.

• Training development/delivery/evaluation
• Program/service evaluation and reporting
• Hiring
• Case/care/service consultation
• Coordinating services with other medical and service professionals
• Budget oversight
• Researching best and promising practices
• Resource management
• None of the above

10

How many years of experience do you have working with individuals who have substance use, behavioral health, or co-occurring disorders?

• 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

11

How many years of experience do you have working as a registered nurse in a community setting, health care facility, hospital, or inpatient/residential substance use disorders (SUD)?

• 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

Required Question